YogaForFitness covers health and fitness, so we hold every guide to the same written rules. This page explains them.
On this page
The sources we use
We start with the strongest evidence and work down:
- Systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical guidelines, such as Cochrane reviews and guidelines from professional medical bodies.
- Peer-reviewed studies, mostly randomized controlled trials, found through PubMed. We read at least the abstract, and the full paper when it is available.
- Official health bodies: the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the NIH, MedlinePlus, the CDC and the NHS.
- Major medical centers’ patient information, such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Health.
- Exercise science bodies such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
We don’t use other blogs, brand marketing, social media posts or influencer claims as evidence. Every health claim in a guide links to the source behind it, and the sources are listed at the end.
What our evidence labels mean
Guides that discuss benefits carry a “What the research says” box with one of four labels:
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| Strong | Several good-quality trials, or a systematic review, with consistent results. |
| Moderate | Some trials or a review point the same way, but the studies are small, short or not all consistent. |
| Limited | Early, small or mixed studies. Promising, but not settled. |
| No good evidence | We found no reliable studies, or the studies found no clear effect. |
The label describes the research, not how much we like the idea. When the evidence is weak, we say so, even for popular claims.
Pose guides and safety
- Pose steps follow alignment that is widely taught, with easier versions using props, a wall or a chair.
- Every pose guide lists common mistakes and who should skip the pose or ask a doctor first.
- We never give a diagnosis, a treatment or a promise of results. Yoga can’t replace medical care. See our medical disclaimer.
- Images must show a pose correctly. We use our own drawings or properly licensed images, credited on the page.
How we use AI tools
We use AI tools to help with research and drafting. Before a guide is published, every health claim is checked against the source it cites, and the guide has to pass the checklist on this page: sources, evidence label, safety section, accurate images and working links.
Reviews and corrections
- Every guide shows the date it was last reviewed.
- We check links regularly and review each guide at least once a year, sooner when important new research appears.
- If you find a mistake, email us from the contact page. We correct errors and update the review date.
Money and independence
We earn commissions from some product links (see our affiliate disclosure). That never changes what a guide says about health, and no company can pay to be included. How we pick products is explained on How we choose gear.