Yoga, breathing exercises (pranayama, including breath of fire / kapalabhati / bhastrika), Kundalini kriyas, and meditation can have powerful effects on the body and mind. Most participants experience these benefits safely, but the practice is not appropriate for everyone, and it carries certain risks you must be aware of before participating.

5.1 Health declaration

By booking a Service, you declare that:

• You have considered your physical and mental health and are not aware of any condition that contraindicates participation;

• You have consulted, or will consult, a qualified medical professional if you have any doubts about your suitability for the practice;

• You will inform us in advance of any relevant health condition (physical or mental);

• You take full responsibility for the decision to participate.

5.2 Conditions that may require medical clearance

You should consult a qualified medical professional before practising if any of the following apply:

• Pregnancy (any stage), the first trimester postpartum, or fertility treatment;

• Menstruation (some practices, particularly those involving navel pumping, breath retention, or inversions, are traditionally avoided);

• Cardiovascular conditions (high or unstable blood pressure, heart disease, recent cardiac events);

• Respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, recent infection);

• Epilepsy or a history of seizures;

• Glaucoma, retinal detachment, or other serious eye conditions;

• Recent surgery or any acute injury;

• Severe musculoskeletal conditions, herniated discs, post-surgical recovery;

• Pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted medical device;

• Diabetes (particularly insulin-dependent);

• Eating disorders, current or recent.

5.3 Mental health and Kundalini-specific considerations

Kundalini yoga, intensive pranayama, and prolonged or intensive meditation can produce strong psychological and emotional effects. While most people experience these as positive, in some cases they may include or trigger:

• Heightened anxiety, panic, or restlessness;

• Emotional release (crying, anger, grief);

• Dissociation or feelings of unreality;

• Disrupted sleep or unusual energetic sensations;

• Resurfacing of past traumatic memories;

• In rare cases, more serious destabilisation in individuals with predisposing factors.

You should consult a qualified mental health professional before participating if you have, or have had, any of the following:

• A diagnosed psychiatric condition (including but not limited to psychosis, bipolar disorder, severe depression, severe anxiety disorders, PTSD or complex trauma, dissociative disorders);

• Current use of psychotropic medication where the prescribing professional has not been informed of your intention to practise;

• Recent psychological crisis or hospitalisation;

• A history of adverse reactions to meditation, breathwork, or similar practices;

• Active substance dependency.

If you are uncertain whether the practice is suitable for you, please contact us before booking.

5.4 Your responsibility during practice

Throughout every session:

• Practise within your own limits. The golden rule: if it does not feel right, do not do it.

• Stop immediately if you feel pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea, or significant emotional distress.

• Modify or skip any posture, breath, or kriya that does not suit your body or state on the day.

• Ask for adjustments or alternatives at any point.

• If you are pregnant, menstruating, or recovering from injury or surgery, replace contraindicated practices with long, deep breathing or rest.

You retain full responsibility for monitoring your own physical and emotional state and for adapting the practice to your own circumstances.

5.5 Online practice — your environment

Because Services are delivered online, you are solely responsible for ensuring a safe practice environment, including:

• A clear practice space free of furniture, sharp edges, or hazards;

• A non-slip surface or yoga mat;

• Adequate ventilation, lighting, and temperature;

• A stable internet connection and functioning equipment;

• Privacy and absence of disturbances during practice;

• Access to water and any medication or medical device you may need.We cannot see your full environment, your full body, or assess your state during the class. You acknowledge this limitation and accept responsibility for self-monitoring and for stopping or adapting the practice as needed.

5.6 Emergencies

In the event of a medical or psychological emergency during a session, you must contact local emergency services immediately (in Spain: 112). We will offer reasonable support but cannot substitute for emergency medical care. If during a session we observe signs that may indicate an emergency, we may interrupt the session and recommend you seek immediate help.