All terms detailed here apply to online and face-to-face sessions. They are to be read in conjunction with the terms and privacy policy set out on the website www.theyogatherapyspace.com. You must complete the "Covid-19 Consent and Information Form" located at https://forms.gle/d1LT5C3V8YCPZcaJ8 before each session. This class is suitable for women from 12 weeks to full term pregnancy. The British Wheel of Yoga advises that yoga practice in the first trimester should only comprise of gentle breathing, relaxation and meditation. Please ensure you inform your healthcare professional that you’re attending yoga class and seek relevant medical advice before attending. Always inform your teacher of any prior, existing or new injuries or medical conditions/concerns and be sure to consult your doctor prior to taking a class. Yoga is not competitive, you should always listen to your own body and go at your own pace. Participation is at your own risk - any loss, damage, or injury or mishap to physical, mental or emotional wellbeing will not be the responsibility of the class organiser or teacher. Every pregnancy is unique so please listen to your body. How you feel is often the best guide to what you can and cannot do, modifying your practice as you feel best to suit you, your body and your baby. Blood sugar levels can dip more frequently in pregnancy so you may need to have a light snack before class and take something with you to class to have during or after if required. Please rest whenever you need to and do not push your practice. Even if you’re an experienced yoga practitioner, do less than you’re used to. Use props to help you feel supported, especially when resting. It’s important to keep moving during pregnancy yoga, so please avoid holding poses for more than 5 breaths. Avoid holding the breath. Avoid over stretching and hyperextension of the joints. Ligaments and tendons will soften during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Don’t rest on your front. Don’t lie on your back after 30 weeks and lie supported after 16 weeks. The general advice is that pregnant women should lie on their left side and supported variations can be offered if this is not accessible. Avoid deep twists but gentle opening twists of the thoracic spine are usually beneficial. Care should be taken in deep squats and in some cases (late pregnancy, breech baby) they should be avoided. Please note that your abdominals are already challenged by the growing baby, so avoid any movement which depends on them (such as Navasana, the Boat pose). Avoid inversions such as headstand Sirsasana. Avoid deep backbends such as camel pose Ustrasana as they can compress the lumbar spine. Instead, focus on the upper back as supported thoracic extension can be beneficial and chest opening helps to promote easier, more spacious breathing. Blood pressure can change during pregnancy so please monitor this. Please breath fully but exhale completel y and breathing practices such as Kapalabhati and Bhastrika and any pumping breath should be avoided. Breath retention should be avoided. Please always return to your regular breathing if you ever feel dizzy or uncomfortable. Particular attention should be paid to pelvic floor awareness in all asana and Pranayama practice to help identify, tone and release these muscles. For more information you can read the British Wheel of Yoga guidelines here https://goo.gl/W78LTE for teaching pregnancy yoga safely. Thank you for taking the time to read these terms. Terms may vary. Looking forward to seeing you soon and do get in touch if you need to notify TYTS of any changes or have any questions at info@theyogatherapyspace.com or call 07401851275 if the matter is urgent.