Health & Safety Disclaimer

Last updated: 26 June 2026

Please read this before you follow any practice you find on Yoga.com. It matters, and it is short.

We share information, not medical advice

Everything on this site is here to inform and inspire you. It is not medical advice, and it is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. We are a yoga and wellness publication, not your doctor, physical therapist, or healthcare provider, and reading our work does not create that kind of relationship between us.

If you have a health condition, an injury, are pregnant, are recovering from surgery, or take medication that affects your balance, blood pressure, or joints, please talk with a qualified professional before you start. If something we describe seems right for you, a quick conversation with someone who knows your body is still the wise first step.

Your practice is your own responsibility

Yoga is a physical activity, and any physical activity carries some risk. When you follow a sequence, a pose, or a breathing practice from this site, you do so of your own free choice and at your own risk. You know your body better than any article can. Move slowly, warm up, and stop the moment something feels sharp, pinching, dizzying, or simply wrong. Pain is information, not a goal.

When to seek help, not a mat

Yoga can support a calmer, steadier life, but it is not a substitute for medical or mental-health care. If you are dealing with chest pain, severe or sudden symptoms, a possible injury, or thoughts of harming yourself, please stop and contact a medical professional or your local emergency services right away. In a moment like that, the right move is to reach a person who can help, not to roll out a mat.

Sources and honesty

Where we mention a health benefit or a risk, we point you to a credible source so you can read it yourself. Research evolves, bodies differ, and no single article can speak to your exact situation. We do our best to be accurate and honest, including about what we do not know.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Yoga.com and the people who work on it are not liable for any injury, loss, or harm that follows from using the information on this site. By using Yoga.com, you accept this and agree to practice thoughtfully and within your own limits.

Take care of yourself out there. That is the whole point of this.