| Category | Asanas / Practices to Avoid |
|---|---|
| I. Spinal / Back Issues (injuries, slip disc, cervical issues, spondylitis, pain) | Ardha Chakrasana (Half Wheel Pose), Mandukasana (Frog Pose), Ushtrasana (Camel Pose), Shashankasana (Hare Pose), Uttana Mandukasana (Extended Frog Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Purvottanasana (Upward Plank), Vakrasana (Twisted Pose), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Uttanapadasana (Raised Leg Pose), Ardha Halasana (Half Plough Pose), Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose), Viparitakarani (Reverse Posture), Sarala Matsyasana (Easy Fish Pose), Hastottanasana (Raised Arms Pose), Yogamudrasana (Symbol of Yoga), Parvatasana (Mountain Pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) |
| II. Cardiovascular / Blood Pressure Issues (High BP, Low BP, Heart Disease, Stroke) | Sirsasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Trikonasana, Kapalbhati, Sarvaanga Pushti, Hrid Gati, Surya Namaskara, Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Viparitakarani, Sarala Matsyasana, Hastottanasana, Parshvakonasana, Yogamudrasana, Dhanurasana, Ujjayi Pranayama |
| III. Abdominal / Digestive Issues (Hernia, Ulcers, Recent Surgery, Gastric Problems) | Ardha Chakrasana, Sarvaanga Pushti, Hrid Gati, Surya Namaskara, Dandasana, Vajrasana, Mandukasana, Paschimottanasana, Vakrasana, Bhujangasana, Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Sarala Matsyasana, Hastottanasana, Parshvakonasana, Yogamudrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Dhanurasana, Uddiyana Bandha, Moola Bandha, Kunjal Kriya |
| IV. Pregnancy / Menstruation | Surya Namaskara, Vajrasana, Mandukasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana, Vakrasana, Bhujangasana, Makarasana, Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Viparitakarani, Sarala Matsyasana, Kapalbhati, Hastottanasana, Yogamudrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Dhanurasana, Dhauti, Uddiyana Bandha |
| V. Vertigo / Dizziness / Migraine / Headache | Sirsasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Hastottanasana, Trikonasana, Shashankasana, Kapalbhati, Sarala Matsyasana, Parshvakonasana, Dhanurasana |
| VI. Knee / Ankle / Wrist / Shoulder Injuries | Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana, Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Paschimottanasana, Vakrasana, Bhujangasana |
| VII. General Inflammation / Fever / Infection | Surya Namaskara |
✅ How to use this table:
- Yoga practitioners can quickly check whether a pose is advisable based on their medical condition.
- Trainers / Instructors can screen participants and adapt sequences accordingly.
- Many asanas appear in multiple categories, so cross-check if a student has more than one health concern.