Coaches
Coaches Classification and Eligibility
We want to build strong communication within the community of coaches with IYSF qualification – International (A-level), National (B- level) and Local (C-level) with a dedicated training compliant with IYSF rules.
International Coach - A-Level
- must participate in the on-line IYSF coaching program and get certified by IYSF only
- existing World Yoga Champions qualify directly for A-level certification (coaching program for free, pls reach out to IYSF for the further information)
- everyone else must be trained and certified by IYSF (NF recommendation for A level certification is needed)
- 50 USD membership for 2 years is included in the price of the training
- IYSF will promote A level coaches to coach on an international level and recommend them to help NF with running their National B level training certification
- each NF must have at least one A- level coach who serves as the communication channel between national and international coaching compliant with IYSF rules, this coach should be a NF Head Coach
- becoming an official IYSF ambassadors of yoga sport
- can open IYSF Yoga Sport Academies (affiliated with NF or IYSF)
- must be listed on IYSF website
National coaches – B Level
- trained and certified by National federation (compliant with IYSF rules)
- coaching on national level
Local/regional coaches – C level
- trained and certified by National federation (compliant with IYSF rules)
- coaches attending the Coaches online clinics with IYSF will be recommended to get certified as a C level coach by NF
- coaching on regional and local level
For all A,B,C coaches
- coaches can not be IYSF judges
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Our coaches
Meet Our International (A-Level) Coaches
Kim Tang
USA
Our IYSF Head Coach, Kim Tang will guide the Beginners’ Class teacher trainees through the Yoga Sport Drills which are designed to bring a beginners’ asana practice to the next level.
Her role in our teacher training is to build a bridge between the beginners’ level and the advanced level postures. By experiencing the Yoga Sport Drills, the trainees will understand that a deeper version of the beginners’ practice is accessible to all, if the alignment of their beginners’ postures is correct. Kim will address all the below mentioned groups of the spine movement.
Kim Tang has worn the hats of yoga student, yoga teacher, studio owner, presenter, demonstrator, five-time California State Champion, and six-time nationally-ranked competitor. She has comprehensively coached dozens of competitors on all levels on regional, national and international stages. Her precise and individualized method of coaching involves attainment / solidification of posture, performance execution, and fluid and seamless choreography.
Her role in our teacher training is to build a bridge between the beginners’ level and the advanced level postures. By experiencing the Yoga Sport Drills, the trainees will understand that a deeper version of the beginners’ practice is accessible to all, if the alignment of their beginners’ postures is correct. Kim will address all the below mentioned groups of the spine movement.
Kim Tang has worn the hats of yoga student, yoga teacher, studio owner, presenter, demonstrator, five-time California State Champion, and six-time nationally-ranked competitor. She has comprehensively coached dozens of competitors on all levels on regional, national and international stages. Her precise and individualized method of coaching involves attainment / solidification of posture, performance execution, and fluid and seamless choreography.
Brandy Lyn
USA
Brandy has been teaching yoga for over 13 years and practicing for 18. In 2006, she attended the 9 week Bikram Yoga training and has 500 hour YYT certification through Yoga Alliance. She was the 2010 International Yoga Champion and has taught students all over the world. Over the past 13 years, she has spent countless hours teaching and practicing the 84 Asanas (AKA Advanced Class) from the Ghosh lineage. In 2017, Brandy fell in love with the Ashtanga yoga system. She is working on the advanced series of the Ashtanga system and hopes to incorporate what she is learning into her teaching.
As the mother of two young boys, Brandy has come to realize that the real yoga happens off the mat but that yoga asana is essential to her in navigating through this ever evolving life with grace and ease.
Currently, Brandy lives in Utah, leading seminars, retreats and assisting teacher trainings worldwide.
As the mother of two young boys, Brandy has come to realize that the real yoga happens off the mat but that yoga asana is essential to her in navigating through this ever evolving life with grace and ease.
Currently, Brandy lives in Utah, leading seminars, retreats and assisting teacher trainings worldwide.
Zeb Homison
USA
Zeb Homison has been teaching and practicing yoga full time since 2007. Before that he had an on and off relationship with the practice going all the way back to when he was a young child, copying postures out of a book with his mother and chanting “om” around the house.
2014 International Asana Champion, Zeb placed in the top four of the USA Yoga National Finals from 2008 to 2014. Bringing with him a deep knowledge of yoga technique, Zeb also has an extensive background in dance, physical theater, mask work, and the performing arts, holding a BFA in Theater Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Zeb is a level 3 teacher with OHYA, a 200hr E-RYT with yoga alliance and has travelled the world teaching and training in yoga. He is the owner of Yoga Factory Pittsburgh, Yoga Factory DC, Yoga Factory Teacher Training, and more.
2014 International Asana Champion, Zeb placed in the top four of the USA Yoga National Finals from 2008 to 2014. Bringing with him a deep knowledge of yoga technique, Zeb also has an extensive background in dance, physical theater, mask work, and the performing arts, holding a BFA in Theater Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Zeb is a level 3 teacher with OHYA, a 200hr E-RYT with yoga alliance and has travelled the world teaching and training in yoga. He is the owner of Yoga Factory Pittsburgh, Yoga Factory DC, Yoga Factory Teacher Training, and more.
Almania Colombo
Italy
Almania started practicing yoga in 2010, and feeling the many benefits decided soon after to make it an essential part of her life. In 2011 she completed Bikram Yoga Teacher Training. She has extensively traveled and practiced in different studios and countries ever since. 2013 Almania entered her first competition and hasn’t stopped yet.
She won the European championship in 2015, 2017, and 2019, and the international championship in 2016 and 2018. She will forever be grateful for the IYSF community and the wonderful benefits she receives from competition.
She won the European championship in 2015, 2017, and 2019, and the international championship in 2016 and 2018. She will forever be grateful for the IYSF community and the wonderful benefits she receives from competition.
Candice Noble
Australia
The yoga sport series series has challenged me and pushed me further then I ever thought I could go. Yoga sport has given me a better understanding of my own body mechanics. Also how to help others do the same. I am excited to share this with everyone!
Delfina Bo
Argentina
The world of Yoga Sport has trapped me since I was 5 years old and has encouraged me to always advance a little further. Yoga allowed me to work on my physical, mental and spiritual body, seeking harmony between them to achieve each challenge. And that is what I seek to convey to my students!
I am happy to be a part of IYSF yoga sports!
I am happy to be a part of IYSF yoga sports!
Jindriska Krivankova
Czech Republic
Yoga Sport Class opened another door of perception and my approach to yoga. I am still discovering more physical and mental possibilities of the body. I am inspired and observe the ever growing possibilities of other students and I like to support their creativity. I am a student myself and I like to be a guide on the path of discovering more possibilities through yoga.
Mareike Tross
Belgium
I am interested in the technical aspects and aesthetics of movement and passionate about how we can achieve greater overall well-being of the body and mind as a result of regular physical and mindful activity.
I love to learn and share my knowledge and passion with other yoga sport enthusiasts from around the world.
I love to learn and share my knowledge and passion with other yoga sport enthusiasts from around the world.
Zuzana Drapalikova
Czech Republic
Yoga Sport teaches me to understand my body even in extreme yoga postures. I love these AHA! moments of understanding and even more I love to share this knowledge with my students.
Hana Persson
Sweden
I started to compete only few months after my very first hot yoga class and the competition gave my practice a new depth. I understood how important the small details of every posture are for the health aspect of the whole practice. I love yoga sport because it makes us as yoga practitioners take our practice and ourselves more seriously.
Erik Persson
Sweden
At my very first competition I had no yoga sport coach, I didn't know about the scoring system of the competition and it didn't go that well at all. But, I made up a 4 year plan to become a medalist at the World Championship and succeeded. Since then I won the Swedish, Nordic, European Championship and 2020 I won the IYSF International Virtual Yoga Asana Championship.
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