Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Indore State-Level Yogasana Contest Targets Gen Z Wellness
Indore is going to hold a large yoga competition for young people.
The organisers hope yoga will help children and teenagers manage stress and emotions.
They also want participants to learn discipline and healthier habits.
About 1,000 people may enter from across Madhya Pradesh.
The competition will have two qualifying rounds and a final.
Children and young adults will compete in separate age groups for boys and girls.
They can perform yoga poses alone or in pairs with music.
Winners will receive cash prizes and gifts.
Indore will host the state-level Lakshya Manthan Yogasana Competition to promote wellness among young people.
The event is supported by the Yoga Commission and Madhya Pradesh Government, and organised by Lakshya Paryavaran and Water Solution Welfare Society.
Organisers expect around 1,000 entries, with nearly 250 already received from districts near Indore.
Qualifying rounds are scheduled for August 30 and September 6, followed by the final on September 12.
Participants will compete in age- and gender-based categories, with judging based on technique, balance, flexibility, accuracy and presentation.
- Who
- The Lakshya Paryavaran and Water Solution Welfare Society is organising the event with support from the Yoga Commission and Madhya Pradesh Government.
- What
- A state-level Lakshya Manthan Yogasana Competition promoting emotional well-being, discipline and stress management among young people.
- When
- Qualifying rounds will take place on August 30 and September 6, with the final on September 12.
- Where
- The final will be held at the Basketball Complex in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Organisers aim to encourage healthier stress management, support emotional regulation and give emerging yogasana talent a larger platform.
- Event
- Lakshya Manthan Yogasana Competition
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Expected entries
- Around 1,000 from across the state
- Current entries
- Nearly 250 received from districts around Indore
- Competition dates
- August 30, September 6 and September 12
- Age groups
- 8–14, 14–20 and participants above 20
- Registration fee
- Rs 100 for school students
- Assessment criteria
- Accuracy, balance, flexibility, technique and presentation