terms and conditions for trauma sensitive yoga

By using The Inner Nest website or attending a trauma sensitive yoga class, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These terms, together with the Privacy Policy, apply to your use of the website and participation in trauma sensitive yoga classes.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes

Bookings for group trauma sensitive yoga classes are to be made via The Inner Nest website here. No payment is taken at the time of booking. 

These classes are designed to offer gentle, trauma-sensitive yoga intended to support grounding, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. They are not a substitute for therapy, medical treatment, or crisis services.

Participation and Personal Agency

Trauma-sensitive yoga is offered using invitational, choice-based language. You are always encouraged to move at a pace that feels right for you, to modify or skip any movement, and to make decisions that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. There is no expectation to perform any pose, share personal information, or participate in any activity that feels uncomfortable.

Physical Safety

You understand that yoga may involve gentle to moderately challenging movements at times. By participating, you acknowledge that physical activity carries some degree of risk. You choose to participate voluntarily and are encouraged to monitor your own comfort, limits, and safety throughout the practice. If you have any concerns about whether yoga is appropriate for you, or if you have an injury, medical condition, or other health concern that may affect your participation, you are encouraged to seek appropriate medical advice before attending.

Scope of Practice

You understand and acknowledge that during a trauma-sensitive yoga class, the service being provided is yoga instruction only. While this style of yoga may support emotional regulation and grounding, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment, counselling, or medical care. Sonia does not provide therapy, diagnosis, crisis support, or medical advice during yoga classes.

Liability

You acknowledge that participation in yoga involves some inherent risk of physical injury or discomfort. You are responsible for listening to your body, working within your own limits, and choosing whether to participate in or modify any movement. To the extent permitted by law, The Inner Nest and Sonia Scali are not liable for injury, loss or damage arising from participation in the yoga practice, except where that liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Payments and Cancellation of Classes

Payments for classes are taken on the day of class using a Square reader for card payments or exact cash (no change carried). Tuition paid for drop-in classes and 10-class passes is non-refundable. Sonia may, at her discretion, offer a refund or credit in exceptional circumstances.

Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, The Inner Nest owns all copyright and intellectual property rights to the material on this website. All content—including text, images, graphics, logos, and photographs—is owned, controlled by, or licensed to The Inner Nest. Except for personal, non-commercial viewing, no rights are granted to use or reproduce any content without prior written consent. The Inner Nest is a registered trade mark in Australia. All rights reserved.

Privacy policy

The Inner Nest takes care with any personal information provided via webforms, email or in connection with participation in classes. Information is collected, used and stored in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and The Inner Nest Privacy Policy. The Inner Nest will not use or disclose personal or sensitive information except for the purposes for which it was collected, with your consent, or where otherwise permitted or required by law. A detailed Privacy Policy is available here.