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Canonical yoga references

Look up yoga knowledge by concept

Library entries are standalone canonical references. Learning chapters link to them by content ID instead of copying the same concept into each program.

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The shared reference taxonomy remains stable even when a topic has no published entry yet.

  • Foundations

    Core terms and contexts for beginning careful study.

    0 published entries

  • History

    People, periods, texts, and changing practice contexts.

    0 published entries

  • Philosophy

    Ideas and frameworks from distinct yoga traditions.

    1 published entry

  • Anatomy

    Modern anatomy and movement concepts used in yoga teaching.

    0 published entries

  • Pranayama

    Breath awareness, pranayama terms, and practice context.

    0 published entries

  • Meditation

    Attention, contemplative practices, and related language.

    0 published entries

  • Teaching

    Cueing, responsibility, scope, and learner choice.

    0 published entries

  • Sequencing

    Class structure, pacing, transitions, and teaching purpose.

    0 published entries

  • Subtle body

    Traditional subtle-body models presented in their contexts.

    0 published entries

  • Ayurveda

    Historical and traditional Ayurveda concepts without treatment claims.

    0 published entries

  • Glossary

    Concise definitions and cross-language terminology.

    0 published entries

1 reference

  1. Philosophy

    Yoga

    Yoga is a broad term spanning historical, philosophical, contemplative, and modern practice contexts; no single definition covers them all.

    Also known as: yoga · yogic practice

    Mixed perspectives