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ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceAbductionMovement of a limb or digit away from the relevant midline reference.movement away from midline
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceAdductionMovement of a limb or digit toward the relevant midline reference.movement toward midline
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceAnatomical PositionA shared reference position used to name directions and movements; it is not an ideal posture students must copy.reference position
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceBall-and-Socket JointA multiaxial joint form found at the hip and shoulder, with region-specific mobility and support.multiaxial joint · hip joint · shoulder joint
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceDorsiflexionMovement at the ankle that brings the top of the foot toward the anterior lower leg.ankle dorsiflexion
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceExtensionA movement term generally describing an increase in joint angle or posterior movement of the trunk or neck from anatomical position.straightening · increasing joint angle
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceFlexionA movement term generally describing a decrease in angle at a joint or anterior movement of the trunk or neck from anatomical position.bending · decreasing joint angle
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceHinge JointA structural joint category associated mainly with flexion and extension; real joints are not literal door hinges.uniaxial joint
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceLateral FlexionBending the trunk or neck toward one side in relation to anatomical position.side bending
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceLoad and RangeTwo task variables that can change effort and options without implying that more range or load is better.task load · range of motion · support · leverage
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referencePelvisA bony region connecting trunk and lower limbs; its orientation changes with the task and is not a universal correction target.pelvic region · pelvic orientation
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referencePlantar FlexionMovement at the ankle that points the foot away from the anterior lower leg.pointing the foot
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referencePronationRotation of the forearm that changes the palm toward a posterior or downward orientation, depending on position.forearm pronation
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceRotationTurning a body region around an axis; the available task and range differ by region and person.turning around an axis · internal rotation · external rotation
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceScapulaA shoulder-girdle bone whose movement contributes to many arm tasks; it is not meant to stay pinned in one position.shoulder blade
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceSpineA multi-region column of vertebrae, discs, joints, and supporting tissues; a visible shape alone does not diagnose a condition.vertebral column · cervical · thoracic · lumbar
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceStop SignalsObservable or reported reasons to stop or simplify a task and decide whether appropriate support or referral is needed.sharp pain · numbness · tingling · dizziness · loss of control
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceSupinationRotation of the forearm that changes the palm toward an anterior or upward orientation, depending on position.forearm supination
ReferenceAnatomy & Movement · Quick referenceSynovial JointA joint class with a fluid-filled cavity and articular surfaces whose available movement also depends on surrounding structures.freely movable joint

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Asana Glossary Starter
Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
1. Asana termContext onlyAdho Mukha Svanasana adho mukha śvānāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the forward fold family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  downward-facing dog · downward dog
  Classification
  Asana lookup · forward fold
  Pose family
  Forward fold
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 176; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
2. Sanskrit termContext onlyArdha ardhaA recurring Sanskrit component used to read pose and practice names; the aliases are study aids, not a universal one-word translation.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  half
  Classification
  Sanskrit naming pattern
  Pose family
  Language pattern
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Sources, Sanskrit & Cultural Context
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 175, 177, 180–185; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
3. Asana termContext onlyArdha Matsyendrasana ardha matsyendrāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the twist family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  half lord of the fishes pose · seated twist
  Classification
  Asana lookup · twist
  Pose family
  Twist
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 180; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
4. Sanskrit termContext onlyAsana āsanaA recurring Sanskrit component used to read pose and practice names; the aliases are study aids, not a universal one-word translation.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  posture · seat · pose
  Classification
  Sanskrit naming pattern
  Pose family
  Language pattern
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  The Eight Limbs of Yoga
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 174–188; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
5. Asana termContext onlyBakasana bakāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the arm balance family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  crane pose · crow pose
  Classification
  Asana lookup · arm balance
  Pose family
  Arm balance
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 186; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
6. Asana termContext onlyBhujangasana bhujaṅgāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the backbend family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  cobra pose
  Classification
  Asana lookup · backbend
  Pose family
  Backbend
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 182; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
7. Asana termContext onlyChaturanga Dandasana caturaṅga daṇḍāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the arm balance family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  four-limbed staff pose · chaturanga
  Classification
  Asana lookup · arm balance
  Pose family
  Arm balance
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 186; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
8. Asana termContext onlyDandasana daṇḍāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the seated family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  staff pose
  Classification
  Asana lookup · seated
  Pose family
  Seated
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Asana and Alignment Basics
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 178; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
9. Sanskrit termContext onlyEka Pada eka pādaA recurring Sanskrit component used to read pose and practice names; the aliases are study aids, not a universal one-word translation.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  one-legged · one foot
  Classification
  Sanskrit naming pattern
  Pose family
  Language pattern
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Sources, Sanskrit & Cultural Context
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 179, 182, 184; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
10. Asana termContext onlyNavasana nāvāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the core family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  boat pose
  Classification
  Asana lookup · core
  Pose family
  Core
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 187; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
11. Sanskrit termContext onlyParivrtta parivṛttaA recurring Sanskrit component used to read pose and practice names; the aliases are study aids, not a universal one-word translation.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  revolved · turned
  Classification
  Sanskrit naming pattern
  Pose family
  Language pattern
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Sources, Sanskrit & Cultural Context
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 176–180; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
12. Asana termContext onlyPaschimottanasana paścimottānāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the forward fold family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  seated forward fold
  Classification
  Asana lookup · forward fold
  Pose family
  Forward fold
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 178–179; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
13. Asana termContext onlySarvangasana sarvāṅgāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the inversion family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  shoulderstand · supported shoulderstand · salamba sarvangasana
  Classification
  Asana lookup · inversion
  Pose family
  Inversion
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 185; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
14. Asana termContext onlySavasana śavāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the supine rest family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  corpse pose · final rest
  Classification
  Asana lookup · supine rest
  Pose family
  Supine / rest
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Relaxation and Savasana Options
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 181; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
15. Asana termContext onlySirsasana śīrṣāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the inversion family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  headstand · supported headstand · salamba sirsasana
  Classification
  Asana lookup · inversion
  Pose family
  Inversion
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 185; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
16. Asana termContext onlySukhasana sukhāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the seated family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  easy seat · comfortable seat
  Classification
  Asana lookup · seated
  Pose family
  Seated
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Meditation and Relaxation Basics
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 178; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
17. Sanskrit termContext onlySupta suptaA recurring Sanskrit component used to read pose and practice names; the aliases are study aids, not a universal one-word translation.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  reclined · lying down
  Classification
  Sanskrit naming pattern
  Pose family
  Language pattern
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Relaxation and Savasana Options
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 180–183; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
18. Asana termContext onlyTadasana tāḍāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the standing family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  mountain pose
  Classification
  Asana lookup · standing
  Pose family
  Standing
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Asana and Alignment Basics
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 174; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
19. Asana termContext onlyTrikonasana trikoṇāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the standing family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  triangle pose · extended triangle · utthita trikonasana
  Classification
  Asana lookup · standing
  Pose family
  Standing
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 175; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
20. Asana termContext onlyUrdhva Dhanurasana ūrdhva dhanurāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the backbend family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  upward bow · wheel pose
  Classification
  Asana lookup · backbend
  Pose family
  Backbend
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 183–184; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
21. Asana termContext onlyUttanasana uttānāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the forward fold family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  standing forward fold · intense forward bend
  Classification
  Asana lookup · forward fold
  Pose family
  Forward fold
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 176; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
22. Sanskrit termContext onlyUtthita utthitaA recurring Sanskrit component used to read pose and practice names; the aliases are study aids, not a universal one-word translation.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  extended
  Classification
  Sanskrit naming pattern
  Pose family
  Language pattern
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Sources, Sanskrit & Cultural Context
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 175–177; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
23. Asana termContext onlyVirabhadrasana vīrabhadrāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the standing family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  warrior pose · warrior A · warrior B
  Classification
  Asana lookup · standing
  Pose family
  Standing
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 175; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
24. Asana termContext onlyVrksasana vṛkṣāsanaA commonly encountered asana name cross-listed with the balance family and modern English aliases.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  tree pose
  Classification
  Asana lookup · balance
  Pose family
  Balance
  Source and tradition context
  Sanskrit compounds, transliteration, pose naming, and modern studio aliases vary by source and school; use the identified form as a lookup aid rather than proof of one original pose system.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Name recognition does not supply alignment, dosage, suitability, or permission to move a student. Follow the linked lesson for task, options, consent, exit, and referral context.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana Glossary Starter
  Sanskrit and Asana Glossary
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Reviewed sources
  Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries — Monier-WilliamsDictionary orientation for lexical forms; a dictionary entry does not establish one universal studio translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic context for the historical variety of yoga terminology, postures, and practices.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual Annex 1, pp. 177; lookup coverage only, with no copied table, definition, or ordering.
R02Anatomy & MovementJoint, movement, body-system, and stop-signal records from M05 and M06.19 curated recordsBrowse collection
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1. MovementContext onlyAbductionMovement of a limb or digit away from the relevant midline reference.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  movement away from midline
  Classification
  Joint movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Anatomy for Yoga Students
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
2. MovementContext onlyAdductionMovement of a limb or digit toward the relevant midline reference.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  movement toward midline
  Classification
  Joint movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Anatomy for Yoga Students
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
3. MovementContext onlyAnatomical PositionA shared reference position used to name directions and movements; it is not an ideal posture students must copy.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  reference position
  Classification
  Movement reference
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Anatomy for Yoga Students
  Asana and Alignment Basics
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
4. AnatomyContext onlyBall-and-Socket JointA multiaxial joint form found at the hip and shoulder, with region-specific mobility and support.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  multiaxial joint · hip joint · shoulder joint
  Classification
  Synovial-joint shape
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
5. MovementContext onlyDorsiflexionMovement at the ankle that brings the top of the foot toward the anterior lower leg.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  ankle dorsiflexion
  Classification
  Ankle movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Feet, Ankles, Knees and Legs
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
6. MovementContext onlyExtensionA movement term generally describing an increase in joint angle or posterior movement of the trunk or neck from anatomical position.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  straightening · increasing joint angle
  Classification
  Joint movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
7. MovementContext onlyFlexionA movement term generally describing a decrease in angle at a joint or anterior movement of the trunk or neck from anatomical position.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  bending · decreasing joint angle
  Classification
  Joint movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
8. AnatomyContext onlyHinge JointA structural joint category associated mainly with flexion and extension; real joints are not literal door hinges.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  uniaxial joint
  Classification
  Synovial-joint shape
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Feet, Ankles, Knees and Legs
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
9. MovementContext onlyLateral FlexionBending the trunk or neck toward one side in relation to anatomical position.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  side bending
  Classification
  Trunk and neck movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
10. MovementContext onlyLoad and RangeTwo task variables that can change effort and options without implying that more range or load is better.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  task load · range of motion · support · leverage
  Classification
  Teaching decision
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Asana and Alignment Basics
  Alignment Anatomy Deep Dive
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
11. AnatomyContext onlyPelvisA bony region connecting trunk and lower limbs; its orientation changes with the task and is not a universal correction target.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  pelvic region · pelvic orientation
  Classification
  Skeletal region
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
12. MovementContext onlyPlantar FlexionMovement at the ankle that points the foot away from the anterior lower leg.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  pointing the foot
  Classification
  Ankle movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Feet, Ankles, Knees and Legs
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
13. MovementContext onlyPronationRotation of the forearm that changes the palm toward a posterior or downward orientation, depending on position.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  forearm pronation
  Classification
  Forearm movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
14. MovementContext onlyRotationTurning a body region around an axis; the available task and range differ by region and person.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  turning around an axis · internal rotation · external rotation
  Classification
  Axial or joint movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Pose Families and Movement Patterns
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
15. AnatomyContext onlyScapulaA shoulder-girdle bone whose movement contributes to many arm tasks; it is not meant to stay pinned in one position.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  shoulder blade
  Classification
  Bone and movement region
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Muscular System and Movement
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
16. AnatomyContext onlySpineA multi-region column of vertebrae, discs, joints, and supporting tissues; a visible shape alone does not diagnose a condition.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  vertebral column · cervical · thoracic · lumbar
  Classification
  Axial skeleton
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
17. MovementChoice-sensitiveStop SignalsObservable or reported reasons to stop or simplify a task and decide whether appropriate support or referral is needed.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  sharp pain · numbness · tingling · dizziness · loss of control
  Classification
  Safety and referral
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Alignment Anatomy Deep Dive
  Body Systems Survey and Teacher Scope
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
18. MovementContext onlySupinationRotation of the forearm that changes the palm toward an anterior or upward orientation, depending on position.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  forearm supination
  Classification
  Forearm movement
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Wrists, Neck and Head
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
19. AnatomyContext onlySynovial JointA joint class with a fluid-filled cavity and articular surfaces whose available movement also depends on surrounding structures.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  freely movable joint
  Classification
  Joint structure
  Source and tradition context
  This is modern anatomy or movement vocabulary. It describes a reference, structure, or task and must not be blended with subtle-body maps or used as a diagnosis.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use the term to describe and ask, not to diagnose, prescribe rehabilitation, guarantee protection, or force one visible shape. Stop and refer when the linked lesson boundary requires it.
  Related published Library entries
  Skeletal System, Joints and Spine
  Anatomy for Yoga Students
  Reviewed sources
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Types of Body MovementsStandard anatomical movement vocabulary and anatomical-position reference.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Synovial JointsJoint structure and classification context; not an individual diagnosis or movement prescription.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety and qualified-instruction boundary.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M05/M06 lesson sources; no course-manual anatomy table or diagram is reproduced.
R03Breath & PranayamaTechnique families, intensity, classification, safety, and related M07 lessons.14 curated recordsBrowse collection
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1. PranayamaQualified supervisionBhastrika bhastrikāA forceful prāṇāyāma family whose mechanics, pace, dose, and prerequisites vary by source and lineage.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  bellows breath · forceful breath
  Classification
  Forceful-breath context
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Context and risk recognition only. No forceful-breath or retention recipe is provided; this is not mixed-level self-study.
  Related published Library entries
  Bhedana, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati Context
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
2. PranayamaChoice-sensitiveBhramari bhrāmarīA family of humming breath practices whose accompanying gestures and claims vary by source.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  humming breath · bee breath
  Classification
  Sound-modified breath
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Humming remains optional; avoid pressure, sensory occlusion, retention, or claims that vibration treats a condition.
  Related published Library entries
  Cooling and Sound-Based Pranayama
  Meditation Objects and Methods
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
3. PranayamaQualified supervisionChandra Bhedana candra bhedanaA traditional or modern lineage label for a nostril-specific breath pattern with source-dependent meaning.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  left-nostril pattern · moon-piercing breath
  Classification
  Nostril-pattern context
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Recognition only. Do not add retention, force, dose, or guaranteed cooling or nervous-system effects from the name.
  Related published Library entries
  Bhedana, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati Context
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
4. Cleansing contextQualified supervisionKapalabhati kapālabhātiA term classified as a cleansing action in the Haṭhapradīpikā and as a breath practice in some modern systems.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  kapalbhati
  Classification
  Cleansing context record
  Source and tradition context
  Classification, mechanics, and dose differ by text and lineage; the category label does not establish one universal technique.
  Practice and safety boundary
  M07 owns force, pace, overbreathing, and stop decisions. Do not use this record as a forceful-breath self-test or detox prescription.
  Related published Library entries
  Bhedana, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati Context
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Kriyas and Cleansing Practices Overview
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 145–148 inventoried for names only; no table, claim, image, or high-risk step is reproduced.
5. PranayamaQualified supervisionKumbhaka kumbhakaA broad retention term whose placement, duration, prerequisites, and meaning vary by source and lineage.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  breath retention · antara kumbhaka · bahya kumbhaka
  Classification
  Retention context
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  No retention recipe or target duration is provided. Use qualified, individualized guidance; ordinary breathing and stopping remain valid.
  Related published Library entries
  Breath Phases and Retention Context
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
6. PranayamaChoice-sensitiveNadi Shodhana nāḍī śodhanaA family label for alternate-nostril methods whose hand position, sequence, ratio, and retention vary by source.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  alternate-nostril breathing · anuloma viloma
  Classification
  Nostril-pattern family
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Do not infer literal nerve cleansing or guaranteed balance. Begin without retention, keep nostril control gentle, and stop or skip when needed.
  Related published Library entries
  Ujjayi, Viloma and Nadi Shodhana
  Nadis in Tradition and Practice
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
7. BreathContext onlyOrdinary BreathingBreathing without an imposed ratio, retention, force, sound, or nostril pattern.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  uncontrolled breath · baseline breath
  Classification
  Baseline option
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Keep ordinary breathing available before, during, and after any introduced method; it is also a valid choice to skip breath focus.
  Related published Library entries
  Pranayama Basics and Breath Safety
  Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Breathing Systems
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
8. BreathChoice-sensitivePuraka pūrakaA Sanskrit term used for inhalation in selected prāṇāyāma descriptions.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  inhalation · in-breath
  Classification
  Breath phase
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Phase recognition is not an instruction to maximize volume or length; keep the breath comfortable and stop with strain or air hunger.
  Related published Library entries
  Breath Phases and Retention Context
  Pranayama Basics and Breath Safety
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
9. BreathChoice-sensitiveRechaka recakaA Sanskrit term used for exhalation in selected prāṇāyāma descriptions.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  exhalation · out-breath
  Classification
  Breath phase
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Phase recognition does not require forceful emptying or a fixed ratio; return to ordinary breathing when effort rises.
  Related published Library entries
  Breath Phases and Retention Context
  Pranayama Basics and Breath Safety
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
10. PranayamaChoice-sensitiveSheetali śītalīA prāṇāyāma name traditionally associated with a cooling quality; methods and eligibility differ by source.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  sitali · cooling breath
  Classification
  Traditional cooling label
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  A cooling label is not heat-illness treatment. No tongue shape, count, or retention recipe is supplied here.
  Related published Library entries
  Cooling and Sound-Based Pranayama
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
11. PranayamaChoice-sensitiveSheetkari śītkārīA prāṇāyāma name associated with a cooling quality in selected sources and modern schools.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  sitkari · cooling breath
  Classification
  Traditional cooling label
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  A cooling label is not heat-illness treatment. No teeth, tongue, count, or retention recipe is supplied here.
  Related published Library entries
  Cooling and Sound-Based Pranayama
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
12. PranayamaQualified supervisionSurya Bhedana sūrya bhedanaA traditional or modern lineage label for a nostril-specific breath pattern with source-dependent meaning.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  right-nostril pattern · sun-piercing breath
  Classification
  Nostril-pattern context
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Recognition only. Do not add retention, force, dose, or guaranteed heating or nervous-system effects from the name.
  Related published Library entries
  Bhedana, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati Context
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
13. PranayamaChoice-sensitiveUjjayi ujjāyīA source- and school-dependent prāṇāyāma name often associated in modern teaching with a gentle throat sound.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  ujjayi breath · audible throat breath
  Classification
  Sound-modified breath
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Do not strain the throat, impose volume, add retention automatically, or promise a nervous-system or medical result.
  Related published Library entries
  Ujjayi, Viloma and Nadi Shodhana
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
14. PranayamaChoice-sensitiveViloma vilomaA modern teaching label for selected segmented-breath patterns; the exact pattern is not universal.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  segmented breath · interrupted breath
  Classification
  Segmented-breath family
  Source and tradition context
  Traditional terms, textual classifications, and modern studio methods are not interchangeable. Name the source or school and keep biomedical claims separate.
  Practice and safety boundary
  This record gives no segmented count or retention. Shorten, simplify, return to ordinary breathing, or stop with discomfort.
  Related published Library entries
  Ujjayi, Viloma and Nadi Shodhana
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to source and lineage variation in prāṇāyāma and related classifications.
  OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Process of BreathingModern breathing-mechanics reference kept separate from traditional practice claims.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyAdvises beginners to avoid forceful breathing and to use qualified instruction.
  Manual coverage disposition: Curated from the reviewed M06/M07 lesson sources and content-plan disposition; no course-manual technique sequence is reproduced.
R04Mudra, Bandha, Mantra & CleansingIndividual M12 terms with tradition context, risk level, source notes, and supervision boundaries.20 curated recordsBrowse collection
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1. MudraChoice-sensitiveAnjali Mudra añjali mudrāA joined-hands gesture with devotional, greeting, ritual, and modern class contexts.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  añjali gesture
  Classification
  Mudra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Meaning depends on setting and community; it should not be flattened into one universal greeting or belief statement.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Offer a comfortable alternative and avoid pressuring students to adopt a religious interpretation.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Ethics in Teaching Relationships
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 148–152 inventoried for names only; no diagram, hand recipe, or outcome claim is reproduced.
2. MantraChoice-sensitiveAsato Ma Passage asato māA passage in Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28, often excerpted as a chant in modern settings.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28
  Classification
  Mantra context record
  Source and tradition context
  The source passage has a specific Vedic and commentarial context that is lost when treated as anonymous wellness copy.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Cite the passage and a named translation; do not reproduce a protected modern translation from a manual.
  Related published Library entries
  OM, Mantra, and Chanting Basics
  Reviewed sources
  GRETIL — Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28Primary Sanskrit passage and commentary context.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga, Chapter 7: MantraPlaces mantra in varied Indian religious and yoga systems rather than one universal practice model.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeRequires source attribution and teaching within competence.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 156–163 inventoried for provenance only; no chant text, protected translation, arrangement, or outcome claim is reproduced.
3. MudraChoice-sensitiveChin Mudra cin mudrāA hand-gesture label often paired or contrasted with jñāna mudrā in modern yoga instruction.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  cin mudra
  Classification
  Mudra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Orientation of the palm and claimed distinctions vary by school, so attribution should accompany instruction.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Keep the hands comfortable and participation optional; do not promise physiological, psychological, or subtle-body outcomes.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 148–152 inventoried for names only; no diagram, hand recipe, or outcome claim is reproduced.
4. MantraChoice-sensitiveGayatri / Savitri Verse gāyatrī / sāvitrīA Ṛgvedic verse to Savitṛ in gāyatrī meter, with later ritual and devotional histories.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  Ṛgveda 3.62.10
  Classification
  Mantra context record
  Source and tradition context
  The verse, meter, deity, later name, permissions, and recitation practices should not be collapsed into one modern studio explanation.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Provenance record only; it supplies neither a full recitation nor a protected translation.
  Related published Library entries
  OM, Mantra, and Chanting Basics
  Reviewed sources
  GRETIL — Ṛgveda Padapāṭha 3.62.10Primary Sanskrit text and verse location; use a named scholarly translation for interpretation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga, Chapter 7: MantraPlaces mantra in varied Indian religious and yoga systems rather than one universal practice model.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeRequires source attribution and teaching within competence.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 156–163 inventoried for provenance only; no chant text, protected translation, arrangement, or outcome claim is reproduced.
5. MantraChoice-sensitiveGuru Stotra guru-stotraA genre and title used for multiple Sanskrit hymns honoring a guru or teacher.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  hymn to the teacher
  Classification
  Mantra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Text, verse selection, authorship, and lineage attribution vary; a title alone does not identify one canonical work.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Identify the actual text and source before teaching. Do not copy an unattributed compilation or modern translation.
  Related published Library entries
  OM, Mantra, and Chanting Basics
  Ethics in Teaching Relationships
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga, Chapter 7: MantraPlaces mantra in varied Indian religious and yoga systems rather than one universal practice model.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeRequires source attribution and teaching within competence.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 156–163 inventoried for provenance only; no chant text, protected translation, arrangement, or outcome claim is reproduced.
6. Cleansing contextHygiene-sensitiveJala Neti jala netiA water-based form of neti; modern use must be separated from casual tap-water demonstrations or improvised recipes.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  water-based neti · nasal irrigation context
  Classification
  Cleansing context record
  Source and tradition context
  The term is used in modern yoga teaching for water-based nasal cleansing, while lists and details differ across sources.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Use manufacturer and clinician guidance. Only distilled, sterile, or correctly boiled-and-cooled water is acceptable for nasal rinsing; this record gives no solution ratio or procedure.
  Related published Library entries
  Kriyas and Cleansing Practices Overview
  Reviewed sources
  FDA — Is Rinsing Your Sinuses With Neti Pots Safe?Current water, device-cleaning, manufacturer-instruction, and clinician-guidance boundaries.
  CDC — How to Safely Rinse SinusesUse only distilled, sterile, or boiled-and-cooled water; includes urgent post-rinse warning signs.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 145–148 inventoried for names only; no table, claim, image, or high-risk step is reproduced.
7. BandhaQualified supervisionJalandhara Bandha jālandhara bandhaA named Haṭha-yoga seal or bandha taught in relation to breath retention and other practices in selected sources.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  throat or chin-lock context
  Classification
  Bandha context record
  Source and tradition context
  Textual goals and execution vary; the label is not equivalent to a generic neck-alignment cue.
  Practice and safety boundary
  No retention or neck-position recipe is provided. Qualified supervision and an easy exit are required for practice instruction.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Breath Phases and Retention Context
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 153–156 inventoried for names only; no retention, pressure sequence, or image is reproduced.
8. MudraChoice-sensitiveJnana Mudra jñāna mudrāA modern teaching label commonly used for a hand gesture associated with knowledge or contemplation.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  gyan mudra
  Classification
  Mudra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Hand-gesture names and finger arrangements are not fully standardized across texts, lineages, or modern schools.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Offer as an optional hand position, not a neural circuit, brain intervention, or guaranteed energetic effect.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 148–152 inventoried for names only; no diagram, hand recipe, or outcome claim is reproduced.
9. Cleansing contextQualified supervisionKapalabhati kapālabhātiA term classified as a cleansing action in the Haṭhapradīpikā and as a breath practice in some modern systems.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  kapalbhati
  Classification
  Cleansing context record
  Source and tradition context
  Classification, mechanics, and dose differ by text and lineage; the category label does not establish one universal technique.
  Practice and safety boundary
  M07 owns force, pace, overbreathing, and stop decisions. Do not use this record as a forceful-breath self-test or detox prescription.
  Related published Library entries
  Bhedana, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati Context
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Kriyas and Cleansing Practices Overview
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 145–148 inventoried for names only; no table, claim, image, or high-risk step is reproduced.
10. MantraChoice-sensitiveLokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu lokāḥ samastāḥ sukhino bhavantuA benedictive Sanskrit expression common in contemporary yoga and devotional settings.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  —
  Classification
  Mantra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Its exact textual provenance is often asserted without a verifiable critical source; YogaScenes therefore records the attribution as unresolved.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Do not label it Vedic or Upaniṣadic without an edition-level citation, and do not copy a modern arrangement or translation.
  Related published Library entries
  OM, Mantra, and Chanting Basics
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga, Chapter 7: MantraPlaces mantra in varied Indian religious and yoga systems rather than one universal practice model.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeRequires source attribution and teaching within competence.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 156–163 inventoried for provenance only; no chant text, protected translation, arrangement, or outcome claim is reproduced.
11. BandhaQualified supervisionMaha Bandha mahā bandhaA compound bandha context in which multiple named practices are coordinated in some Haṭha systems.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  great lock context
  Classification
  Bandha context record
  Source and tradition context
  Its prerequisites and sequencing are lineage-specific and cannot be reconstructed safely from a short definition.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Advanced recognition record only; it provides no combined retention or pressure sequence.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 153–156 inventoried for names only; no retention, pressure sequence, or image is reproduced.
12. BandhaQualified supervisionMula Bandha mūla bandhaA source-dependent Haṭha-yoga practice often simplified in modern teaching as a pelvic-floor contraction.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  root-lock context
  Classification
  Bandha context record
  Source and tradition context
  Textual descriptions, bodily maps, and modern anatomy-based explanations are not interchangeable.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Do not diagnose pelvic-floor function or prescribe a continuous contraction. This record offers terminology and scope only.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Hips, Pelvis and Spine
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 153–156 inventoried for names only; no retention, pressure sequence, or image is reproduced.
13. MudraChoice-sensitiveNasagra Mudra nāsāgra mudrāA modern teaching label for a hand position used in selected alternate-nostril breathing methods.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  nasika mudra · nostril-regulating hand position
  Classification
  Mudra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Name, finger use, and sequencing vary by school and should be attributed rather than universalized.
  Practice and safety boundary
  The hand shape does not authorize retention or force; ordinary breathing, short duration, change, stop, or skip remain available.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Ujjayi, Viloma and Nadi Shodhana
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 148–152 inventoried for names only; no diagram, hand recipe, or outcome claim is reproduced.
14. Cleansing contextHygiene-sensitiveNeti netiA category name used for nasal-cleansing practices whose materials and methods vary by source and teaching context.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  —
  Classification
  Cleansing context record
  Source and tradition context
  Premodern Haṭha sources include neti among selected cleansing actions; contemporary nasal irrigation also has public-health and device-safety requirements.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Recognition record only. It does not turn textual classification into a self-practice instruction.
  Related published Library entries
  Kriyas and Cleansing Practices Overview
  Body Systems Survey and Teacher Scope
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  FDA — Is Rinsing Your Sinuses With Neti Pots Safe?Current water, device-cleaning, manufacturer-instruction, and clinician-guidance boundaries.
  CDC — How to Safely Rinse SinusesUse only distilled, sterile, or boiled-and-cooled water; includes urgent post-rinse warning signs.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 145–148 inventoried for names only; no table, claim, image, or high-risk step is reproduced.
15. MantraChoice-sensitiveOM oṃA sacred syllable interpreted in multiple Indian textual, ritual, contemplative, and modern yoga contexts.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  AUM · praṇava · oṅkāra
  Classification
  Mantra context record
  Source and tradition context
  The Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad and Pātañjalayogaśāstra offer distinct source contexts; neither supports a 432-Hz, quantum, or universal medical claim.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Teach source and interpretation as such. Vocal participation is optional, and silence or another attention anchor is valid.
  Related published Library entries
  OM, Mantra, and Chanting Basics
  Meditation Objects and Methods
  Reviewed sources
  GRETIL — Māṇḍūkya UpaniṣadPrimary Sanskrit text; use a named edition or translation for interpretation.
  IIT Kanpur Gita Supersite — Yoga Sūtra 1.27Primary-text presentation linking praṇava with Īśvara in this textual system.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga, Chapter 7: MantraPlaces mantra in varied Indian religious and yoga systems rather than one universal practice model.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeRequires source attribution and teaching within competence.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 156–163 inventoried for provenance only; no chant text, protected translation, arrangement, or outcome claim is reproduced.
16. MantraChoice-sensitiveSaha Navavatu Invocation saha nāv avatuAn invocation preserved with the Taittirīya Upaniṣad and used in educational or recitational contexts.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  Saha Nāvavatu
  Classification
  Mantra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Recension, pronunciation, translation, and contemporary classroom use should be attributed rather than presented as one timeless yoga-class script.
  Practice and safety boundary
  This record identifies provenance only and does not reproduce or authorize a full chant or translation.
  Related published Library entries
  OM, Mantra, and Chanting Basics
  Reviewed sources
  GRETIL — Taittirīya Upaniṣad with Śaṅkara's commentaryPrimary Sanskrit witness; interpretation requires an identified edition or translation.
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga, Chapter 7: MantraPlaces mantra in varied Indian religious and yoga systems rather than one universal practice model.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeRequires source attribution and teaching within competence.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 156–163 inventoried for provenance only; no chant text, protected translation, arrangement, or outcome claim is reproduced.
17. MantraChoice-sensitiveShanti Mantras śānti-mantraA family label for invocations that include śānti language; it is not one fixed universal chant.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  peace invocations
  Classification
  Mantra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Text, recension, placement, and ritual use differ; each invocation needs its own source rather than a generic studio attribution.
  Practice and safety boundary
  No full text or protected modern translation is supplied. Name the source and offer listen, silence, or opt-out choices.
  Related published Library entries
  OM, Mantra, and Chanting Basics
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga, Chapter 7: MantraPlaces mantra in varied Indian religious and yoga systems rather than one universal practice model.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeRequires source attribution and teaching within competence.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 156–163 inventoried for provenance only; no chant text, protected translation, arrangement, or outcome claim is reproduced.
18. Cleansing contextQualified supervisionSutra Neti sūtra netiAn invasive neti form described with a thread-like implement in some teaching sources.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  thread or catheter neti context
  Classification
  Cleansing context record
  Source and tradition context
  Its placement and procedure are source- and lineage-dependent; a diagram in a course manual is not adequate training.
  Practice and safety boundary
  Context and risk recognition only. No insertion steps are provided; qualified in-person supervision and appropriate health guidance are required.
  Related published Library entries
  Kriyas and Cleansing Practices Overview
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 145–148 inventoried for names only; no table, claim, image, or high-risk step is reproduced.
19. BandhaQualified supervisionUddiyana Bandha uḍḍīyāna bandhaA named Haṭha-yoga seal or bandha associated with breath and abdominal pressure in selected sources.
  Aliases and lookup terms
  abdominal-lock context
  Classification
  Bandha context record
  Source and tradition context
  Premodern textual framing and modern studio execution should not be assumed to be identical.
  Practice and safety boundary
  No exhalation, retention, suction, or dosing recipe is provided; do not teach it as organ massage, detox, or a universal core cue.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Pranayama Techniques and Contraindications
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 153–156 inventoried for names only; no retention, pressure sequence, or image is reproduced.
20. MudraQualified supervisionYoni Mudra yoni mudrāA name used for more than one gesture or sensory-withdrawal practice across yoga sources and modern schools.
  Aliases and lookup terms
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  Classification
  Mudra context record
  Source and tradition context
  Because the same label can identify substantially different practices, a teacher must state the source and exact context.
  Practice and safety boundary
  No breath retention, sensory occlusion, or outcome claim follows from the name alone; this is a recognition record.
  Related published Library entries
  Mudras and Bandhas Basics
  Pratyahara and Sensory Attention
  Reviewed sources
  Hatha Yoga Project — Roots of Yoga chapter summariesAcademic orientation to textual variation in cleansing practices, yogic seals, and mantra.
  SOAS — The Hatha Yoga ProjectHistorical and philological context for premodern physical-yoga practices.
  NCCIH — Yoga: Effectiveness and SafetyGeneral safety guidance, including qualified instruction and caution with forceful breathing.
  Yoga Alliance — Scope of PracticeSource citation, competence, referral, and informed-consent boundaries for yoga teaching.
  Manual coverage disposition: Manual pp. 148–152 inventoried for names only; no diagram, hand recipe, or outcome claim is reproduced.

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