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Introduction

A tournament section including asana, chanting and vinyasa contests will allow participants to be rated and judged by the same group of world class masters. With cash &  prizes valued over HK$80,000, the tournament is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and gain a better understanding of where you stand among fellow yoga lovers. You can join selective contests or all of them to challenge the Grand Yoga Gala Cup. You can also participate as a spectator and cheer for your yoga pal.

 

The Ananda Cup Asana Tournament

The Ananda Cup Asana Tournament

 

Date & Time of Tournament - Finals:

26 MAY 2012 19:00 - 21:00

Tournament Contents:

  1. Perform 3 designated postures which will be chosen by the panel of judges on day of tournament from the Ananda Cup Standard Asana List
  2. Contestants will be notified of the 3 designated postures at least 1 hour before tournament starts
  3. Perform 2 self-chosen postures
  4. For both designated and self-chosen postures, if the posture involves 2 sides (left and right), need to perform both sides
  5. Contestants are required to hold each pose for 8 seconds. If two sides, hold each side for 8 seconds

Judging Criteria:

Contestants will be judged based on:

  1. Accuracy (accurately perform all the requirements of the posture)
  2. Poise (gracefully perform the posture from beginning to end, with a beautiful shape and form)
  3. Steadiness (able to hold the posture in a stable and sound manner)
  4. Breathing (Proper breathing to go with the asana, long and deep instead of short and quick)
  5. Difficulty level (only apply to self-chosen postures)

Groups:

  • Group 1: Age 12 - 25
  • Group 2: Age 26 - 40
  • Group 3: Above 40
  • Group 4: Kids Age 6 - 11

Prizes:

  • There will be a champion, first runner-up and second runner-up for each group.
  • Champion: Cash prize HK$5,000 + Cup
  • First runner-up: Cash prize $2,000 + medal
  • Second runner-up: Cash prize $1,000 + medal

Note： *Contestants who participate in this tournament CANNOT enroll to the Samadhi Cup Asana tournament.

 

 

The Samadhi Cup Asana Tournament

The Samadhi Cup Asana Tournament

 

Date & Time of Tournament - Finals:

27 MAY 2012 19:00 - 21:00

Tournament Contents:

  1. Perform 3 designated postures which will be chosen by the panel of judges on day of tournament from the Samadhi Cup Standard Asana List
  2. Contestants will be notified of the 3 designated postures at least 1 hour before tournament starts
  3. Perform 2 self-chosen postures
  4. For both designated and self-chosen postures, if the posture involves 2 sides (left and right), need to perform both sides
  5. Contestants are required to hold each pose for 8 seconds. If two sides, hold each side for 8 seconds

Judging Criteria:

Contestants will be judged based on:

  1. Accuracy (accurately perform all the requirements of the posture)
  2. Poise (gracefully perform the posture from beginning to end, with a beautiful shape and form)
  3. Steadiness (able to hold the posture in a stable and sound manner)
  4. Breathing (Proper breathing to go with the asana, long and deep instead of short and quick)
  5. Difficulty level (only apply to self-chosen postures)

Groups:

  • Group 1: Age 12 - 25
  • Group 2: Age 26 - 40
  • Group 3: Above 40

Prizes:

  • There will be a champion, first runner-up and second runner-up for each group
  • Champion: Cash prize HK$5,000 + cup
  • First runner-up: Cash prize $2,000 + medal
  • Second runner-up: Cash prize $1,000 + medal

Note： *Contestants who participate in this tournament CANNOT enroll to the Ananda Cup Asana tournament.

 

 

Yoga Vinyasa Contest

Yoga Vinyasa Contest

Date & Time:

27 MAY 2012 19:00 - 21:00

Contents:

  1. Contests can freely choreograph a 3-minute flow of postures
  2. The series of postures must include the following type of poses:
    • standing poses
    • sitting poses
    • forward bending poses
    • back bending poses
    • twisting poses
    • balancing poses
    • inversion
  3. The contestant will be prompted when there is only 15 seconds left
  4. The sequence must stop at 3 minutes. Marks will be deducted if performance is over 3 minutes

Judging Criteria:

Contestants will be judged based on:

  1. Completeness (all the required types of poses are incorporated in the flow)
  2. Poise (gracefully perform the posture from beginning to end, with a beautiful shape and form)
  3. Steadiness (able to hold the posture in a stable manner)
  4. Breathing (Proper breathing to go with the asana, long and deep instead of short and quick)
  5. Timing - the flow is completed well within the 3 minutes timeframe
  6. Smoothness of the flow (smooth transition between postures, beautiful flow of movements)
  7. Difficulty level of the sequence
  8. Creativity level of the sequence

Prizes:

  • There will be a champion, first runner-up and second runner-up
  • Champion: Free Oversea Yoga Trip + cup
  • First runner-up: Cash prize 3,000 + medal
  • Second runner-up: Cash prize $1,500 + medal

 

 

Yoga Chanting Contest

Date & Time:

26 MAY 2012 19:00 - 21:00

Contents:

  • Chant "OM" in one breath

Judging Criteria:

  1. Performance will be based on decibel of the chant and the duration of the chant in seconds. The contestant with the maximum decibels + seconds will win
  2. The chant must be of a minimum duration of 15 seconds

Prizes:

  • There will be a champion, first runner-up and second runner-up
  • Champion: Cash prize HK$3,000 + cup
  • First runner-up: Cash prize $1,500 + medal
  • Second runner-up: Cash prize $600 + medal

 

 

Grand Yoga Gala Cup

There will be a Grand Yoga Gala Champion Cup and a cash prize of HK$10,000 for the contestants who participate in ALL the contests (either of the Ananda Cup and  Samadhi Cup Asana Tournament + Yoga Chanting Contest + Yoga Vinyasa Contest) and score the highest marks.

Rules and regulations:

  1. Arrive on time and report to marshal at least half an hour before tournament commences.
  2. Wear tight outfit which can reveal the body line. Loose tees and pants not allowed.
  3. For the Ananda Cup Asana Tournament, Samadhi Cup Asana Tournament and the Yoga Vinyasa Contests, the participant must perform the postures bare feet.
  4. All postures have to be performed on the mattress supplied by the tournament authority. (An Airex brand 10mm thick yoga mat)