Your health comes first.
Yoga and movement can be an enjoyable way to support general health and wellbeing. However, every person's body and health circumstances are different.
Please read these guidelines before participating in The Healing Mat's Daily Classes.
1. The Healing Mat Is Not Medical Treatment
The Healing Mat provides yoga, movement, relaxation and wellness practices for general health and wellbeing.
Our classes, programs, videos, guides and other resources are not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
We do not claim that yoga or any THM program can:
- Diagnose a disease or medical condition
- Cure a disease or medical condition
- Replace medical treatment
- Replace medication prescribed by your doctor
- Guarantee a particular health outcome
If you have a medical concern, please consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
2. Know Your Own Health
Before beginning any physical activity, consider whether the activity is appropriate for your current health and fitness level.
Please take additional care if you:
- Have a medical condition
- Have an injury or ongoing pain
- Have recently had surgery
- Are pregnant or have recently given birth
- Have been advised to restrict physical activity
- Are recovering from an illness or injury
- Have any other concern about whether yoga or exercise is suitable for you
When in doubt, speak with your doctor or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional before participating.
3. Practise Within Your Ability
Our Daily Classes may include different levels and types of movement.
You should:
- Follow the instructions at your own comfortable pace
- Avoid forcing a movement
- Modify or skip an exercise if necessary
- Take breaks when you need them
- Practise in a safe and suitable space
- Keep enough room around you to move safely
You do not need to complete every movement.
Yoga is not a competition.
4. Stop If Something Does Not Feel Right
If you experience:
- Sharp or unusual pain
- Dizziness
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Feeling faint
- Significant discomfort
- Any other concerning symptom
stop the activity and seek appropriate medical attention if necessary.
Do not continue simply because the class is still in progress.
5. Special Care for Older Adults and Beginners
The Healing Mat welcomes beginners and people of different ages and fitness levels.
However, being a beginner or older adult does not mean that every exercise is suitable for everyone.
Start gradually and choose movements appropriate to your ability.
If you have concerns about your health or physical limitations, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before beginning.
6. Therapeutic & Health-Related Programs
Some THM content may focus on areas such as:
- Back comfort
- Stress management
- Flexibility
- Mobility
- Healthy ageing
- Relaxation
- Lifestyle wellbeing
These programs are intended to support general wellbeing.
The word “therapeutic” or similar health-related terminology does not mean that The Healing Mat is providing medical treatment or guaranteeing a medical result.
7. Individual Results May Vary
People respond differently to yoga and physical activity.
The Healing Mat does not guarantee:
- Weight loss
- Pain relief
- Increased flexibility
- Improvement in a medical condition
- Any particular physical or mental health result
Consistency, individual circumstances, health status and many other factors can affect results.
8. Emergency Situations
The Healing Mat's classes and support channels are not intended to provide emergency medical assistance.
If you experience a medical emergency, stop the activity and contact the appropriate emergency or medical service.
9. Your Responsibility
By participating in The Healing Mat's Daily Classes and wellness activities, you are responsible for:
- Providing accurate information when it is requested
- Considering your own health and limitations
- Following appropriate safety precautions
- Practising within your ability
- Seeking professional medical advice where appropriate
The Healing Mat will take reasonable steps to provide its services responsibly, but participation in physical activity always carries some inherent risk.
Nothing on this page or elsewhere on the website should be interpreted as a guarantee that an injury or adverse health event cannot occur.
10. Questions Before You Start?
If you are unsure whether a particular practice is appropriate for you, please consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before participating.
If you have a question about a THM class or program, you can contact us:
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