21st PONDICHERRY STATE and 3rd TAMIL NADU INVITATION YOGA SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 to be held from the 17-19th November 2006

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PONDICHERRY YOGASANA ASSOCIATION® 25, 2nd Cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-13, South India www.geocities.com/yognat2001/p_y_a 21st PONDICHERRY &

3rd TAMIL NADU YOGA SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 17th to 19th of November 2006 At Subhalakshmi Marriage hall Muthialpet, Pondicherry-3 Organised by the PONDICHERRY YOGASANA ASSOCIATION ® 25, 2nd Cross, Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-13 Tel: 0413-3203314, 98423 11433 With the blessings of INTERNATIONAL YOGA FEDERATION (South America) INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOGA SPORT (New Delhi and South America) ASIAN UNION OF YOGA (New Delhi) INDIAN YOGA FEDERATION (Kolkata) TAMIL NADU STATE YOGASANA ASSOCIATION (Chennai) Dear Member of the Yoga Community, I take great pleasure in inviting you and your team members to

Pondicherry, the Cultural Yoga Capital of the World for the 21st PONDICHERRY STATE and 3rd TAMIL NADU INVITATION YOGA SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 to be held from the 17-19th November 2006. Pondicherry Yogasana Association® is the official body for Yoga Sport in Pondicherry and is recognised by the International Yoga Federation (South

America), International Council of Yoga Sport (New Delhi) as well as the Asian Union of Yoga (New Delhi) and is affiliated to the Indian Yoga Federation (Kolkata). This championship has the blessings of all these governing bodies of Yoga sport as well as the Tamil Nadu State Yogasana Association. PYA was founded by Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj in 1975 and has been active in conducting Yoga Sport events such as 20 Pondicherry State Level Yoga Sport Championships, six Swami Gitananda Best Youth and Child Award Competitions, two Tamil Nadu State Invitation Championships and the State Level ‘Himalaya’ Yoga Olympiad Competition in 2001. We have also assisted the Govt of Pondicherry, Tourism Dept in

conducting the International Yoga Festival for the past 13 years. Yoga Sport is the best activity for our beloved and talented youth. It entails virtually no infrastructure nor equipment essential in sports such as Cricket, Hockey etc. It acts as a catalyst in stimulating the youth to take up a holistic practice of Yoga that has been scientifically proved to be of great physical, mental and emotional benefit for the individual. Yoga is a preventive science and by our youth taking up its practice we can save great man power and money power that is otherwise pumped into the health (disease!) system. As the 21st Pondy State and

3rd Tamil Nadu Invitation Yoga Sport Championship will be conducted from the 17-19th November 2006 we request you to publicize the competition in your centre/association/school/institute and send maximum number of participants from your side. There will be separate prizes for Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu in every category. I also request you to try and get maximum sponsorship for this championship in favor of “Pondicherry Yogasana Association” as we are conducting this on a non-profit basis. Details of the syllabus for the competition can be obtained by contacting the undersigned at 0413-2622902, 0413-3203314 or

mobile 98423 11433. Email: ananda Thanking you in expectation of a prompt reply and action from your side. Yours in Yoga, Yoga Vibhushan Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI Honorary General Secretary PYA, Honorary Secretary All India, International Yoga Federation and International Cultural Ambassador of the World Yoga Community, South America CATEGORIES The competitions will be held in separate

categories for the following age groups for male and female. Under 6: No competition, only demonstration. All participants will receive certificate and memento of appreciation from PYA 6 to 8 years 8 to 10 years 10 to 12 years 12 to 17 years 17 to 24 years 24 to 32 years Above 32 years Veterans (above 60) GROUPS Asanas for the competitions will be performed as follows: Common – 3 Compulsory Asanas Special Events: 3 Own Choice Asanas Front Bending Back Bending Twisting Hand

Balancing Non hand balancing Standing THEORY EXAM Theory exam for Pondicherry competitors will be conducted from 5 pm on 12th November 2006 at Yoganjali Natyalayam premises, 25, 2nd Cross, Iyyanar Nagar. Pondichery-13. Tel: 0413-3203314. Marks obtained in theory (10) will be added to total practical score to decide the final winner in each competition. Theory exam for Tamil Nadu competitors will be conducted from 7 pm on 17th November 2006 at the competition venue itself. Marks obtained in theory (10) will be added to total practical score to decide the final winner in each

competition. Note: Reference book for the theory exam will be the PRIMER OF YOGA THEORY by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. It is available at PYA office. COMPULSORY POSES Under 6 –Own Choice 6 to 8 years: Paschimottanasana (160), Halasana (244), Dhanurasana (63) 8 to 10 years: Garbha Pindasana (116), Halasana (244), Dhanurasana (63) 10 to 12 years: Paschimottanasana (160), Dhanurasana (63), Laghu Vajrasana (513) 12 to 17 years : Karna Pidasana (246), Ardha Matsyendrasana (312), Dhanurasana (63) 17 to 24 years: Ushtrasana (41), Vatayanasana (58), Karna Pidasana (246) 24 to 32 years: Halasana

(244), Paschimottanasana (160), Ushtrasana (41) Above 32 years –Own Choice Veterans (above 60) –Own Choice ENTRY FEES Registration fees: Rs 150 per competitor (Includes participation fees for common group competition) Boarding and lodging fees: Rs 100 per competitor Special event fees: Rs 100 per event. PONDICHERRY YOGASANA ASSOCIATION’S 21st PONDICHERRY & 3rd TAMIL NADU YOGA SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 17th to 19th of November 2006 APPLICATION FORM Name and address: Age and gender: Category of competition: Require boarding and lodging: YES / NO Date of birth: (Please attach Xerox of birth certificate) Name and address of the Institution: I declare that I will abide by the rules and regulations of the championship as well as all decisions of the organizers and juries Signature of competitor Thanking you in expectation of a prompt reply and action from your side. Yours in Yoga, Yoga Vibhushan Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI Honorary General Secretary PYA, Honorary Secretary All India, International Yoga Federation and International Cultural Ambassador of the World Yoga Community, South America Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman :

Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Small Business. Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda

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