NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Bikram Yoga Petaluma will host the 10th annual California Yoga Championship on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Lucchesi Community Center.

Yoga students from all over the state will perform a very challenging and inspirational routine of yoga positions.

Three groups of yoga athletes will compete: youth (ages 11-17), adults and senior (ages 55+).

People will be of all ages, shapes and sizes. Many will be competing for the first time, showing that yoga is for everyone.

More than 100 yoga studios throughout California are sponsoring the championship.

The winners at Petaluma will compete in the Nationals.

The cost is $20, with special rates for students and people in need.

The Lucchesi Community Center is located at 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma.

For more information call 707-775-2400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

USA Yoga ( www.usayoga.org ) is a nonprofit organization with the goal of introducing yoga to the Olympics.