USA Yoga

10/08/2026

🇺🇸 THE 2027 USA YOGA SEASON STARTS WITH EDUCATION!
What is Yoga Asana Sport? Where did it begin, how has it evolved, and how did it grow from its roots in India to today's international competitions?

This Saturday, join Rajashree Choudhury — Founder & President of IYSF and Founder of USA Yoga — as she shares a history she has personally helped shape.

This is a wonderful place to begin if you're an athlete, coach, judge, teacher, parent, or simply curious about Yoga Asana Sport.
And the learning continues! This fall, USA Yoga is preparing for our 2027 season with education on the new IYSF rules, along with judges training and certification, athlete development and more as we build toward our 2027 qualifiers and National Championships. 🇺🇸🏆

Learn the history. Learn the rules. Train with purpose. Help grow the sport.

👇 See the IYSF post below for Saturday's times and registration information.

🌎 FROM INDIA TO THE WORLD STAGE

Who better to tell the story of Yoga Asana Sport than someone who has lived so much of its journey?

Join Rajashree Choudhury, Founder & President of IYSF and Founder of USA Yoga, for the October edition of IYSF Academy Presents.

Rajashree began practicing yoga at age four in Kolkata and became a five-time Indian National Yoga Champion from 1979–1983. In 1982, she won the Bishnu Charan Ghosh Cup.

Her experiences as a young competitor helped inspire a lifelong commitment to Yoga Asana Sport and creating opportunities for future generations.

On October 10, Rajashree will take us through the history, beginnings and evolution of Yoga Asana Sport — from India to today’s international community and World Yoga Asana Championships.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🌎 4:30 PM UTC
🇺🇸 9:30 AM PT | 11:30 AM CT | 12:30 PM ET
🇲🇽 10:30 AM Mexico | 🇫🇷 6:30 PM CET | 🇮🇳 9:00 PM India

⏱ 60 minutes
💻 Live on Zoom
📩 Register: www.iysf.org/education/iysf-academy/
Learn the history. Understand the journey. Help carry the sport forward.

09/30/2026

A special message from USA Yoga Founder Rajashree Choudhury as she carries the torch in Marina di Camerota, Italy — home of the upcoming IYSF World Yogasana Championship. 🔥🇮🇹

The torch represents more than competition. It carries forward a shared commitment to Yoga Asana Sport, our athletes, our teachers, and the international community that continues to grow around this sport.

Rajashree will also be featured in an upcoming IYSF Academy presentation:

Saturday, October 10
12:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM CT / 10:30 AM MT / 9:30 AM PT
16:30 UTC

Full program details and viewing/access information can be found at www.iysf.org.

Stay tuned! 🇺🇸🌺

The torch is more than a symbol of sport—it is a symbol of life, hope, unity, and the journey we continue together. As I hold this torch for the upcoming IYSF competition, I feel the responsibility of carrying forward a mission that began with a dream: to bring people together through the sport of Yoga Asana. May this flame continue to inspire every athlete, every teacher, and every generation to carry the light forward with courage, discipline, and love.

09/20/2026

🇺🇸 ONE MORE CHANCE TO GET AHEAD FOR THE NEW USA YOGA SEASON!

The new IYSF Rules & Posture Guidelines become official in January 2027—and there is still one more opportunity to learn directly from the IYSF Technical Committee.

📘 FREE ONLINE SESSION

Sunday, September 20

10 PM Eastern
9 PM Central
8 PM Mountain
7 PM Pacific

This session is open to athletes, coaches, judges, teachers, parents, members and anyone interested in Yoga Asana Sport.

Learning the new rules now gives us time to understand the changes, strengthen our training and thoughtfully prepare routines for the upcoming USA Yoga season.

📩 Register FREE: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Learn together. Train with purpose. Compete prepared. 🇺🇸🏆

09/20/2026

🇺🇸 ONE MORE OPPORTUNITY—IF YOU MISSED SATURDAY’S SESSION!

Join the IYSF Technical Committee for one more FREE online review of the new Rules & Posture Guidelines becoming official in January 2027.

CONFIRMED U.S. TIMES:

Sunday, September 20

10 PM Eastern
9 PM Central
8 PM Mountain
7 PM Pacific

📩 Register FREE: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Athletes, coaches, judges, teachers and members are encouraged to attend as USA Yoga begins preparing for the new season.

New Rules are coming in 2027 🎉🎉🎉 Get all the info NOW by joining one of our Free Informative Sessions with the IYSF Technical Committee. Register at [email protected]

09/16/2026

🇺🇸 THE 2027 USA YOGA SEASON STARTS HERE.

Learn → Train → Prepare → Compete 🏆

Before we build routines and begin qualifiers, let’s understand the rules that will guide our new season.

Join the IYSF Technical Committee this Saturday for a FREE online introduction to the new Rules & Posture Guidelines, becoming official January 2027.

📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

SESSION 1
11:00 AM ET | 8:00 AM PT

SESSION 2
10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT

Attend either FREE session.

📩 Register: [email protected]

This is where preparation for 2027 begins. Our fall and winter education and certifications will lead into programming, qualifiers and the Road to the USA Yoga National Championships in Pittsburgh.

Learn together. Train with purpose. Compete prepared. 🇺🇸

09/15/2026

USA Yoga Facebook post

🇺🇸 THE 2027 USA YOGA SEASON STARTS WITH LEARNING.

Before the training. Before the routines. Before the qualifiers. Before we step onto the competition floor—we learn.

The international Rules & Posture Guidelines for Yogasana Sport are changing in January 2027, and USA Yoga is inviting our athletes, coaches, judges, teachers and members to begin the new season together by learning directly from the IYSF Technical Committee.

📘 FREE IYSF NEW RULES & POSTURE GUIDELINES SESSIONS

Session 1: Saturday, September 19
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT

Session 2: Sunday, September 20
10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT

Attend either session.

📩 Register FREE: [email protected]
https://yogasport.org/contact

Why participate now?

Because understanding the rules isn't something we want our athletes and coaches scrambling to do just before competition. Learning them now gives us time to understand the changes, explore the new posture guidelines, ask better questions, and thoughtfully build training and routines for the season ahead.

This fall and winter, USA Yoga will continue that preparation through education, judges training and certification, coaches training and athlete development programming. Then in 2027, we move into our competition season and online qualifiers on the Road to Nationals.

Yoga Asana Sport is about more than performing difficult postures. It asks us to develop discipline, concentration, strength, flexibility, balance, sportsmanship and respect—while challenging ourselves to continue growing.

Whether you are an athlete, coach, judge, teacher, parent or simply curious about Yoga Asana Sport, this is a great place to begin.

Learn together. Train with purpose. Compete prepared. 🇺🇸🏆

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 officers for the 2026–2027 season:

🇺🇸 President — Suzanne Elliott
🇺🇸 Vice President — Lynn Whitlow
🇺🇸 Secretary — Cynthia Wehr
🇺🇸 Treasurer — Tim Mizerak
🇺🇸 Immediate Past President — Sarah Gnerre

We extend our sincere gratitude to Sarah Gnerre for her leadership, service, and dedication as President of USA Yoga. We are grateful for her continued service as Immediate Past President as we begin the 2026–2027 season together.

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.

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

📘 IYSF & USA YOGA NEW RULES REVIEW

TWO FREE ONLINE SESSION OPTIONS — ATTEND EITHER SESSION

Session 1: Saturday, September 19
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT

Session 2: Sunday, September 20
10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT

Athletes, coaches, judges, teachers and members are invited to learn about the new international rules and posture guidelines taking effect in January 2027. These sessions will be especially helpful as athletes and coaches begin preparing and structuring routines for the 2027 USA Yoga season.

📩 Register for either FREE session: [email protected]

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! 🇺🇸🏆

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. 🇮🇹