However, online it is up to you to assess whether you are ready for the poses & practices shared by teachers and other contributors to the page. Especially if you suffer from specific injuries or disease it is best to consult with your health care provider before beginning a yoga practice; and there is no substitute for practising with a qualified, experienced teacher in a class or 1:1. If you are pregnant, you may wish to check practices are safe with your midwife and please follow only the recommended practices offered. The practice of yoga requires you to judge the suitability and safety of your personal practice within your limitations. Listen to your body, and to your breath - if you cannot breathe steadily & comfortably, it is likely that you are pushing too hard, stretching too far or holding too long: honour your breath and you will honour your body. If you feel intense discomfort or pain, cease the practice immediately until you have consulted a qualified yoga teacher for possible adjustments/alternatives needed &/or see your doctor to ensure that you do not cause injury or illness by persisting with an inappropriate practice. The techniques and suggestions presented are not intended to substitute for instruction with a qualified teacher, rather to support your personal practice outside regular classes. Under no circumstances is any information given intended as (nor implied to be a substitute for) proper medical advice. Consult your doctor before beginning any new practice. Friends of Yoga Society International assumes no responsibility for injuries suffered while practising these techniques. Our aims:
• To encourage the study and practice of Yoga
• To provide certificated Teacher Training Courses in comprehensive Yoga
• To provide a register of Diploma holders
We wish you all peace and happiness!
