Table 1.

Steps in process of evidence map generation

Step	Task
1	Apply expert opinion to develop research questions
2	Develop the region of evidence to be mapped (hatha yoga; specific disorders; published and protocols)
3	Apply mapping coordinates and developing search strategy
4	Search the evidence bounded by map
5	Screen and plot the distribution of studies retrieved (“drawing the map”)
6	Summarize and assess mapped studies for the generation of knowledge gaps and priority future research
7	Quality appraisal