- Pregnancy: You MUST be past 24 weeks pregnant to breathe. You will have the option for a modified, gentle breath substitution *for full Breathwork technique, you must wait for green light for workouts from doctor post-partum

- Actively using recreational drugs *must be off all drugs for full 72 hours, and if in a state of sobriety can experience a modified, gentle breath substitution to begin

- Taking any medication that alters brain chemistry must be disclosed prior to booking your appointment.

- Detached Retina. NOT SUITABLE meaning a no also to modified breath)

- Glaucoma NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath)

- Kidney disease NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath)

- High Blood Pressure *if regulated or on medication, can consult with healthcare or mental health provider for a modified, gentle breath substitution only

- Cardiovascular disease, including angina, previous heart attack or stroke *can consult with healthcare or mental health provider for a modified, gentle breath substitution only

- Diagnosis of aneurysm (of any kind at all, no exceptions) NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath)

- Uncontrolled thyroid conditions NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath)

- Diabetes NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath) “Diabetes and kidney disease produce a condition in the body called metabolic acidosis. This requires spontaneous compensatory rapid breathing to normalize the acid-base balance of the body. To impose diaphragmatic Breathwork or any change in the breathing rate in this case could be life-threatening. Circular Breathwork should not be used on clients who have these conditions.”

- Severe Asthma— NOT SUITABLE Exception for mild to moderate asthma, it is possible to take a journey and the breather must bring their inhaler to the session to have it nearby if needed

- Epilepsy NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath)

- History of Seizures NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath)

- Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition NOT SUITABLE (meaning a no also to modified breath)

- Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years *can consult with healthcare or mental health provider for a modified, gentle Breathwork substitution only

- Recent surgery, stitches, physical wounds or injury *no Breathwork until healed; for full Breathwork, must wait for green light for workouts from doctor

- Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions that would impair or affect the person's ability to engage in any activities that involve deep physical and/or emotional release

- The mRNA Vaccination: At this time, clients must wait a minimum of *90 days* after their *final* dosage with *NO SIDE EFFECTS* to engage in Breathwork. At this time, the vaccination effects are still too unknown.

Privacy Policy & information

Breath Of Gaia understands and applies the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. Breath Of Gaia follows the requirements of the Privacy and Confidentiality Policy, ensuring security and safety of all personal details.

Breath Of Gaia will take all reasonable measures to ensure that Client information remains confidential. Breath Of Gaia may collect and use any personal information provided by you or for you. This information will be strictly used in the provision of Goods and Services.

Complete client confidentiality will be practiced at Breath Of Gaia. Under no circumstances will session notes or experiences be shared without a participants permission.

By booking a session with Breath Of Gaia you are automatically agreeing to abide by our terms and conditions. Please ensure you read through them thoroughly. Do note that contraindications ONLY apply to Breathwork sessions NOT Somatic Embodiment sessions. There are no contraindications for a Somatic Embodiment session and anyone is welcome to book.

1. Contraindications Acknowledgment: I commit to reading through the contraindications list for BREATHWORK before booking my appointment. If you have any of the contraindications on the list, please contact us and we may be able to alter the session to work with you. NOTE: Not all contraindications can be worked with and some are a hard no for your safety.

2. Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy:

o I do not accept cancellations nor issue refunds. You are committing to the financial transaction and committing to self booking your appointment.

If you need to reschedule your appointment, it must be done within 48 hours of your appointment time. Please contact Cassandra on +61 461 255 073 or via email breathofgaia@outlook.com.

o Failing to provide 48 hours' notice will result in the forfeit of your appointment.

o Excessive Rescheduling: We do limit the number of times an appointment can be rescheduled to maintain the integrity of our schedule and to respect both our time and yours. Any client who reschedules the same appointment more than twice will have their appointment automatically cancelled and no refund will be provided.

3. Lateness Policy:

o Arriving more than 15 minutes late will result in the appointment's cancellation and a charge equal to the full session cost, unless a prior arrangement has been made.

4. No Show: Missing your appointment without prior notice will incur the full session cost.

5. Liability Waiver: Prior to attending your initial consult you will be required to sign a liability waiver, acknowledging the potential risks and benefits of the session. Your session can not go ahead until this waiver has been signed.

6. Safety and Health: It is essential that your medical history is disclosed with us if it is listed on the contraindication list. They are there for your safety.

7. Acceptance of Terms: By booking a session with Breath of Gaia, you are confirming that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms and conditions.