IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest Protocol

INTERNATIONAL YOGA ORGANISATION
Sep 13
2 min read

IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest Protocol IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest is Free for Yoga Teachers only

1. Eligibility

Participation in the IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest is exclusively for Yoga Teachers for free. All participants must be able to provide evidence of their teaching credentials or experience if requested.

2. Contest Structure

The contest is designed to test the depth and breadth of a teacher's yoga knowledge and is comprised of three distinct rounds.

Elimination Rounds: Each of the three rounds functions as an elimination round. Participants must achieve a passing score to advance to the subsequent round. Failure to pass any round will result in disqualification from the remainder of the contest.

3. Winning and Certification

To be declared a winner of the IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest, a participant must successfully clear all three elimination rounds.

E-Certification: Upon successful completion of the final round, winners will be awarded an official IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest E-Certification. This certificate will recognize their achievement and specify the particular topic in Yoga on which they were successfully tested.

This protocol is subject to amendments and updates as determined by the IYO® International Yoga Organisation administration.

Eligible participants for the IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest are strictly Yoga Teachers who meet formal registration and documentation standards set by the IYO® International Yoga Organisation.

Eligibility Criteria

Only Yoga Teachers registered with the IYO® or affiliated institutions are permitted to participate.

Each participant must actively teach yoga and comply with all organisational standards of professional conduct and integrity.

Teachers involved in other yoga associations that compete with IYO® may face termination of eligibility.

The IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest is structured in three progressive elimination rounds, each featuring carefully timed sessions and a mix of question types tailored for evaluating yoga teachers.

Round Formats

Round 1: Questions on foundational yoga knowledge, history, and basic asana identification.

Round 2: Scenario-based questions, short answers, and case studies focusing on teaching methodology, philosophy, and troubleshooting in real class settings.

Round 3: Mixed format including in-depth analytical questions, interpretation of sutras, and application of yoga philosophy in contemporary practice (can include written and oral/video responses).

The IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest uses a transparent and merit-based scoring system with a clear tie-breaker protocol to ensure fairness and accuracy.

Scoring System

Points per Question: Participants earn points for each correct answer. Typically, 5 marks are awarded for a correct response; there may be negative marking in certain rounds (such as -5 points for incorrect answers rounds).

Total Score Calculation: Scores are accumulated across all questions in a round. Only participants with top scores advance, as each round is an elimination stage.

Score Visibility: Scores may be displayed visually throughout the contest for transparency, ensuring all participants have real-time awareness of their standing.

Final Round Distinction: High honors or distinctions may be conferred for scores above certain thresholds—e.g., marks above 240 out of 300.

This structure balances objective testing with rapid response skills suitable for Yoga Teachers and ensures progressively challenging rounds to select the best participants for the IYO® Yoga Quiz Contest E-Certification winners.