About
Canadian Yoga Association
(National Sport Organization of Canada)
Who We Are:
Canadian Yoga Association (CYA) is the officially recognized National Sport Organization of Canada for yogasana. Established as a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to the development, promotion, and governance of yogasana as a competitive sport across Canada.
Legal Status:
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Incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
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Non-profit organization (NPO) registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Official National Sport Organization for yogasana in Canada
Our Mission:
To develop, promote, and govern yogasana as a competitive sport in Canada,
providing athletes with clear pathways to national and international competition
while upholding the highest standards of integrity, inclusivity, and safe sport..
Our Vision:
To see yogasana recognized as a mainstream sport in Canada and ultimately included
in the Olympic Games, while inspiring Canadians of all ages to embrace yogasana for
physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Our Affiliation with Commonwealth Yogasana Sports Federation:
Canadian Yoga Association is the National Affiliate of Commonwealth Yogasana
Sports Federation (CYSF) , the international governing body for yogasana sports
across 56 Commonwealth nations.
Through this affiliation:
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Canadian athletes have a direct pathway to international competition
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Canada participates in the Commonwealth Yogasana Championships
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Our national champions qualify to represent Canada on the global stage
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We align with international standards for competition, coaching, and judging
CYSF Website: www.cwysf.org , Email: info@cwysf.com
Our Core Responsibilities
As Canada’s National Sport Organization for yogasana, we are responsible for:
Responsibility
National Championships
National Team Selection
Athlete Development
Coach Certification
Judge Certification
Standards & Rules
Safe Sport
Description
Organizing the official Canadian National Yogasana Championships annually.
Selecting and preparing Canada’s National Yogasana Team for international.
Providing high-performance training programs and pathways for athletes
Accrediting and training yogasana coaches to national standards.
Certifying officials and judges for national competitions.
Establishing and maintaining national standards for yogasana competition.
Upholding safe sport principles and ethical conduct across all program.
Board of Directors
Canadian Yoga Association is governed by an elected Board of Directors committed to transparency and excellence.
Position
President
Vice President
Secretary General
Treasurer
Director – Athlete Development
Director – Coach Education
Director – Officials & Judging
Director – Membership
Name
Ms. Diana Aleksandrovna
Mr. Sanjeev Pal Singh
Dr. Aman Sood Suryavanshi
Ms. Meena Sood
Mr. Pranchal Sharma
Mr. Kuldeep Singh
Ms. Shanthi Govindarajulu
Mr. Amandeep Singh Patyal
Governance & Policies
Canadian Yoga Association operates with the highest standards of governance and transparency.
All policies are publicly available:
Bylaws – [Download PDF]
Code of Conduct – [Download PDF]
Safe Sport Policy – [Download PDF]
Harassment & Abuse Policy – [Download PDF]
Athlete Selection Criteria – [Download PDF]
Our History
Year Milestone
2019 Canadian Yoga Association established.
2019 Incorporated under Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
2025 Recognized as National Sport Organization for yogasana.
2025 Affiliated with Commonwealth Yogasana Sports Federation (CYSF).
2023 First Canadian National Yogasana Championships organized.
2026 Preparing for Commonwealth Yogasana Championships
Safe Sport Commitment
Canadian Yoga Association is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. We adhere to the Safe Sport principles and require all members, coaches, officials, and volunteers to comply with our Safe Sport Policy.
If you have any concerns, please contact our Safe Sport Officer at:
Contact Information
Type Details
Registered Office 1A- 2488 Clearbrook rd, Abotsford, Canada.
Email: gc@yogaministryofcanada.ca
Phone +1-778-982-0550
Media Inquiries info@amazingolympiaworldrecords.ca
Athlete Inquiries: gc@yogaministryofcanada.ca