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USA Yoga is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting yoga as a sport, enhancing physical health and mental well-being for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. About USA Yoga
USA Yoga is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the practice of yoga as a means to enhance the physical health and mental well-being of individuals across all ages and fitness levels. As an independ

ent member of the International Yoga Sport Federation (IYSF), USA Yoga is committed to advancing yoga asana as a recognized sport. ​

Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the practice of yoga to improve the physical health and mental well-being of people of all ages and fitness levels, and to advance yoga asana as a sport. ​

What We Do
Led by a volunteer board of directors, USA Yoga offers a range of programs, including educational initiatives, training for judges and yoga sport coaches, and qualifier events that culminate in the U.S. Medalists from this championship earn the opportunity to represent the United States in international competitions, such as the International Yoga Asana Cup. ​

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Whether you're a practitioner, coach, judge, or supporter, we invite you to be part of our community. Together, we can inspire more individuals to explore their potential through the disciplined practice of yoga.​

🏆 WELCOME TO THE 2026–2027 USA YOGA SEASON! 🇺🇸🧘Today marks the beginning of a new season for USA Yoga—and another exciti...
09/02/2026

🏆 WELCOME TO THE 2026–2027 USA YOGA SEASON! 🇺🇸🧘

Today marks the beginning of a new season for USA Yoga—and another exciting year of education, competition, community, and growth through yoga asana sport!

We are pleased to introduce our elected officers for the 2026–2027 season:

🇺🇸 President — Suzanne Elliott
🇺🇸 Vice President — Lynn Whitlow
🇺🇸 Secretary — Cynthia Wehr
🇺🇸 Treasurer — Tim Mizerak

We extend our sincere gratitude to outgoing President Sarah Gnerre for her leadership, service, and dedication to USA Yoga. We are grateful that Sarah will continue supporting the organization as Immediate Past President.

We are already preparing for an exciting season leading to our 2027 online qualifiers and the USA Yoga National Championships in Pittsburgh!

Please save the dates and register for these important September programs:

🌍 JOURNEY TO ITALY: IYSF ATHLETE Q&A
Saturday, September 12
12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT

Athletes preparing for the IYSF World Championship in Italy—and anyone interested in learning more—are invited to attend.

📘 IYSF & USA YOGA NEW RULES REVIEW

Saturday, September 19
11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET / 8:00–9:30 PM AM PT

Sunday, September 20
10:00–11:30 PM ET / 7:00–8:30 PM AM PT

Athletes, coaches, judges, and members are invited to learn about the new international rules and how they affect our sport. These sessions will be especially helpful as athletes and coaches begin structuring and choreographing routines for the 2027 qualifiers and USA Yoga National Championships in Pittsburgh.

✅ Register for the upcoming IYSF programs here:
https://form.jotform.com/260411558517355

We look forward to growing together, learning together, and celebrating the athletes, coaches, judges, volunteers, and members who make our yoga sport community possible.

Here’s to a strong and inspiring new season! 🇺🇸🏆

🇺🇸🇮🇹 **TEAM USA — YOUR ROAD TO ITALY CONTINUES!** 🏆🌎USA Yoga athletes invited to represent **Team USA at the 17th IYSF W...
08/22/2026

🇺🇸🇮🇹 **TEAM USA — YOUR ROAD TO ITALY CONTINUES!** 🏆🌎

USA Yoga athletes invited to represent **Team USA at the 17th IYSF World Yogasana Championship** in Marina di Camerota, Italy, December 4–6 — this IYSF Academy program is especially for YOU!

We strongly encourage our Team USA athletes, coaches, and families to register and join LIVE on **Saturday, September 12 at 12:30 PM Eastern**.

This is an opportunity to hear **directly from our Italian hosts** and ask the questions that will help you prepare for Worlds:

✈️ Travel & flights
🏨 Accommodations
🚌 Transportation
🇺🇸 Team & competition attire
📝 Registration
🧘 Training & competition preparation
🧳 What to pack
🇮🇹 What to expect when you arrive

Bring your questions — and post them in the IYSF comments ahead of time, too!

As Team USA prepares for Italy, we want our athletes and families receiving information **directly from IYSF and the host federation** so everyone can plan with confidence and stay informed as championship details are finalized.

🇺🇸➡️🇮🇹 **From USA Yoga Nationals to Team USA to the World Stage!**

Please register through the IYSF post below and join us LIVE.

🇮🇹🏆 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETES — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 🌎

Flights? Hotels? Transportation? Competition attire? Registration? Training? What to pack? What happens when you arrive in Italy?

Bring your questions!

Join the IYSF Academy LIVE Saturday, September 12 for:

🇮🇹 Q&A ON THE JOURNEY TO ITALY 🇮🇹

Featuring Feditays President Chiara Gobat and Feditays Secretary, A-Level Judge and two-time World Yogasana Champion Davide Toneguzzi.

📅 SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

🌎 9:30 AM Pacific
🇲🇽 10:30 AM Mexico
🌎 11:30 AM Central
🇺🇸 12:30 PM Eastern
🇮🇹 6:30 PM Italy / Central Europe
🇮🇳 9:00 PM India
🌐 4:30 PM UTC

REGISTER HERE: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260411558517355

As we count down to the 17th IYSF World Yogasana Championship in Marina di Camerota, Italy, December 4–6, this is your opportunity to hear directly from our Italian hosts — and from an athlete who knows what it takes to become a World Champion. 🏆

💬 What do YOU want to know before Worlds?

Post your question in the comments and join us LIVE!

Athletes • Coaches • Parents • Judges • Federations — everyone is welcome.

🌎 One World. One Federation. One Journey to Italy. 🇮🇹

08/17/2026

Congratulations to all the finalists in the 9-11 Boys and Girls Division

Boy Division 9-11
1st Place Aarav Kota

Girls Division 9-11
1st Place Sydney Windsor
2nd Place Ananyah Parthiban
3rd Place Divisha Katamreddy

Congratulations 🫶





08/15/2026

Part 2 of candies at the USA Yoga Nationals!

We so much more to share!





08/12/2026

Part 1 of the incredible candid photos taken by Teresa Dalsager

So many more to come! Stay tuned!





🇺🇸🌎 USA YOGA ATHLETES & COACHES — HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO ASK!The IYSF Academy is bringing together experienced coaches an...
08/08/2026

🇺🇸🌎 USA YOGA ATHLETES & COACHES — HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO ASK!

The IYSF Academy is bringing together experienced coaches and judges from our Yoga Asana Sport community tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, for a live global Q&A.

Have questions about your routine after Nationals? Bring them!

✔️ How are routines evaluated internationally?
✔️ What do judges observe?
✔️ How should you balance difficulty with ex*****on?
✔️ What about transitions, timing or deductions?
✔️ When does a flourish enhance a routine—and when can it hurt?
✔️ What should athletes work on between Nationals and Worlds?
✔️ How can coaches help athletes prepare for international competition?

🎙️ MEET THE PANEL

🏆 Cynthia Wehr
2007 World Yoga Champion • USA Yoga Head Judge • IYSF International Judge • USA Yoga Board Member

🧘‍♀️ Kim Tang
IYSF Head Coach • USA Yoga Board Member • Athlete Development Leader

🌎 Christian Scaraglino
IYSF Vice-President • International A-Level Judge • President, Swedish Yoga Sports Federation

Whether you're preparing for Italy, planning for next season, coaching an athlete, or simply want to understand Yoga Asana Sport better, come listen, learn and bring your questions.

📅 TOMORROW — Saturday, August 8
⏰ 12:30 PM Eastern / 9:30 AM Pacific
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 See the original IYSF post below for registration information.

🇺🇸 USA Yoga athletes: take advantage of this opportunity to learn directly from experienced coaches and judges before your next competition.

Q&A with Coaches and Judges, this Saturday 🎉🎉🎉 Don’t miss out!!! Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260411558517355

🇺🇸🌎 USA YOGA ATHLETES & COACHES — HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO ASK!The IYSF Academy is bringing together experienced coaches an...
08/08/2026

🇺🇸🌎 USA YOGA ATHLETES & COACHES — HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO ASK!

The IYSF Academy is bringing together experienced coaches and judges from our Yoga Asana Sport community tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, for a live global Q&A.

Have questions about your routine after Nationals? Bring them!

✔️ How are routines evaluated internationally?
✔️ What do judges observe?
✔️ How should you balance difficulty with ex*****on?
✔️ What about transitions, timing or deductions?
✔️ When does a flourish enhance a routine—and when can it hurt?
✔️ What should athletes work on between Nationals and Worlds?
✔️ How can coaches help athletes prepare for international competition?

🎙️ MEET THE PANEL

🏆 Cynthia Wehr
2007 World Yoga Champion • USA Yoga Head Judge • IYSF International Judge • USA Yoga Board Member

🧘‍♀️ Kim Tang
IYSF Head Coach • USA Yoga Board Member • Athlete Development Leader

🌎 Christian Scaraglino
IYSF Vice-President • International A-Level Judge • President, Swedish Yoga Sports Federation

Whether you're preparing for Italy, planning for next season, coaching an athlete, or simply want to understand Yoga Asana Sport better, come listen, learn and bring your questions.

📅 TOMORROW — Saturday, August 8
⏰ 12:30 PM Eastern / 9:30 AM Pacific
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 See the original IYSF post below for registration information.

🇺🇸 USA Yoga athletes: take advantage of this opportunity to learn directly from experienced coaches and judges before your next competition.

🌍 INSIDE YOGA SPORT

The IYSF Academy Monthly Educational Series continues with another live global discussion!

Have questions about judging?

Routine composition?

Scoring?

Transitions?

Appeals?

International competition?

Now is your opportunity to ask experienced coaches and judges directly.

Join Cynthia Wehr, Kim Tang, and Christian Scaraglino for an engaging conversation designed to help athletes and coaches better understand Yoga Asana Sport.

📅 Saturday, August 8

🌎 Live Worldwide

🎟️ Live on Zoom

🔗 Register at https://pci.jotform.com/form/260411558517355

Bring your questions.

Learn together.

Build your best routine.

Grow the sport.

08/07/2026

Women’s 18-34 Finalists

1sr place - Brianna Miller
2nd Place- McKenzie Keese
3rd Place - Michelle Machamer

Congratulations 🫶





08/07/2026

Men’s 18-34 Finalists

1st Place - Nicholas Daurio
2nd Place - Nabil Rahman
3rd Place- Deryhan Terrel Harris

Congratulations 👏





08/07/2026

Men’s Division Finalists

1st Place Vaughan Jensen
2nd Place George Diamond
3rd Sean Glover

Congratulations 🎉




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