Medical Waiver and Conditions of Attendance

Contraindications

Breathwork is a powerful healing modality and although usually a deeply relaxing and enjoyable process, it can result in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also sometimes intense physical and emotional release.

Please be aware that sessions can cause and are not limited to:

* Tingling
* Dizziness
* Trembling, shaking or other physical sensations
* Emotional experiences
* Experience of energy moving through your body

As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated for anyone thinking of practicing the Conscious Connected Breath and it is crucial that you inform your breathwork practitioner before the session if any of the following conditions are relevant to you. You can still join and we will guide you accordingly:

* Pregnancy first trimester
* Detached Retina or Glaucoma
* High Blood Pressure (not controlled with medication)
* Cardiovascular disease including angina, previous heart attack or stroke.
* Diagnosis of aneurysm in the brain or abdomen
* Uncontrolled thyroid conditions and diabetes
* Asthma – if you are asthmatic, you are welcome to attend providing you bring your inhaler to the session.
* Epilepsy
* Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition.
* Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years.
* Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve intense physical and/or emotional release.

Waive and Release

It is each participant’s responsibility to look after their own physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We are not medical practitioners. Breathing Journeys Ltd takes no responsibility for injury you may sustain as a result of participating in this session. By booking any of our sessions, workshops or programmes you accept the following waiver:

‘I understand that if I am taking any medications or have any medical conditions such as, but not being limited to those contraindicated above, that I must advise the facilitator/s. I certify that I have consulted a health professional regarding any physical, mental or emotional condition that could interfere with my judgment, or affect my health in any way during or after any and all session(s). I understand and acknowledge that I am responsible for consulting my health care provider or doctor in case I have or suspect to be suffering from a health problem.  I understand and acknowledge that I am fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of my participation and hereby waive and release Breathing Journeys Ltd from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to my participation in any programme or sessions. It is with this understanding that I voluntarily accept this waiver.’

Confidentiality

It is a condition of participating in any of our online sessions, workshops or courses that you do not talk about another’s experience outside of the session. You can of course talk about your own experience, or your own reactions to another’s experience but otherwise full confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of your participation.

Course Recordings

Classes and courses may be recorded. These recordings are shared with the other participants of your class or course but not with the general public. Recordings are only available via password protected pages. By accepting these terms and conditions you agree to be recorded as part of your participation in the course or class you sign up for.

Mailing List

When you book a session or register for any of our programmes you will be subscribed to our mailing list. This enables us initially to send you emails about the event you have registered for.  Please check your bulk mail or spam folders if you sign up but haven’t received anything. As a subscriber you will receive emails about our events, programmes and Breathwork topics which we hope you will enjoy.  Your data will not be shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.