13TH YEAR TAMIL NADU YOGA FESTIVAL – 2026

STATE LEVEL YOGA CHAMPIONSHIP – 2026

Competition Rules and Regulations

Competition Rules

• Open to all individuals, students of schools, colleges, recognized Yoga Institutions & yoga practitioners.
• Competition will be conducted strictly as per rules laid down by the organizers.
• Judges' decision shall be final and binding.
• Participants with serious or chronic medical conditions are advised not to participate.

Dress Code

• Male participants: Bottom (half shorts) only.
• Female participants: Round-neck T-shirt with tights/leggings.
• No bangles, chains, rings, watches, or accessories during performance.

Event Format

• Duration: Maximum 3 minutes per event.
• Basic Categories:
  • 3 compulsory asanas from the prescribed chart.
  • 2 asanas of the participant's own choice.
• Champion Round:
  • 3 asanas of the participant's own choice.
• Champion of Champions Round:
  • 2 compulsory asanas from the prescribed chart.
  • 1 asana of the participant's own choice.
• Separate entry fee will be applicable for each event.
• Male and Female winners will be judged separately based on graded marks for selection.

Categories of Yoga Events

Basic Individual Categories

• Traditional Asanas – Individual
• Forward Bending Asanas – Individual
• Backward Bending Asanas – Individual
• Twisting Asanas – Individual
• Hand Balance Asanas – Individual
• Leg Balance Asanas – Individual
• Inverted Asanas – Individual

Champion Round

• Forward Asanas – Individual
• Backward Asanas – Individual
• Twisting Asanas – Individual
• Leg Balance Asanas – Individual
• Hand Balance Asanas – Individual

Champion of Champions Round

• Forward Asanas – Individual
• Backward Asanas – Individual
• Twisting Asanas – Individual
• Leg Balance Asanas – Individual
• Hand Balance Asanas – Individual

Note: Participants may register for one or more categories by paying separate entry fees for each event, including Individual, Pair and Group events.

Scoring & Prize Criteria (For Each Asana)

Marks will be awarded based on: Posture | Balance | Breathing | Steadiness

• 9–10 → 1st Prize
• 7–8 → 2nd Prize
• 5–6 → 3rd Prize
• 4 → 4th Prize
• 3 → 5th Prize

(No consolation prizes)

Overall Prize (Total Marks)

• 130 & above → 1st Prize
• 105 & above → 2nd Prize
• 80 & above → 3rd Prize
• 60 & above → 4th Prize
• 45 & above → 5th Prize

Winner & Runner-Up Prize: Winner and Runner-Up prizes will be awarded to participants only in the Champion Round and Champion of Champions Round.

Entrance Fee & Registration

• Entry Fee: Rs. 600 per participant for each Individual event.
• Entry Fee: Rs. 1,000 per participant for each Champion Round event.
• Entry Fee: Rs. 1,200 per participant for each Champion of Champions Round event.
• Please Note: Late fee will be charged for spot registrations. Participants are requested to register in advance.
• Registration must be completed on or before the announced last date.
• Once paid, the registration fee is non-refundable.
• Even if participants register as a Pair or Group, each participant must complete and submit the registration form separately.

Age Groups

Below 6 | 6–7 | 8–9 | 10–11 | 12–13 | 14–15 | 16–21 | 22–35 | 36–45 | 46–55 | 56 & above

Note: Age categories for Champion Round and Champion of Champions Round are different. Please refer to the official age chart.

Special Note

• Participants in the Below 6 Years and 56 & Above categories will not have any compulsory chart.
• They may perform asanas of their own choice.

General Rules

• Participants must report at least 30 minutes before their scheduled reporting time.
• No external props or support will be allowed unless specifically permitted by the organizers.
• Mobile phones, music or electronic devices are not permitted in the performance area unless officially required.
• Any misconduct or argument with judges will result in immediate disqualification.
• Participants must carry a valid ID proof and produce it for verification if required by the Jury.

Recognition & Selection

• Grade 2 Certificate will be awarded to District winners.
• Grade 1 Certificate will be awarded to State winners.
• Form 2 Certificate will be awarded to all participants.
• All winners will receive Certificates and Prizes.
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize winners will be selected progressively from District → State → National → International Yoga Competitions.
• Winner and Runner-Up of the Champion Round and Champion of Champions Round will both be selected for the National Yoga Competition.

Note: The organizers reserve the right to amend, modify or interpret any of the above rules and regulations whenever necessary.