Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before booking or attending any class, course, or workshop offered by Birth and Breath. By booking or participating in our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

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1. About Us​

Birth and Breath offers specialist yoga and movement classes for pregnant women, postnatal mothers and babies, and women's wellness classes. We also run antenatal education workshops. Our services are provided in New Zealand and are subject to New Zealand law.

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2. Our Services​

We offer the following services:

 

Pregnancy Yoga

Yoga classes specifically designed for women during pregnancy. These classes support physical wellbeing, breath work, and preparation for birth.

 

Postnatal Yoga (Mums and Bubs)

Yoga classes for postnatal mothers and their babies. These classes are designed to support recovery and connection in the early months after birth. Babies attend with their mothers.

 

Women's Yoga

General yoga classes for women once their baby is no longer of a suitable age to attend Mums and Bubs classes. These classes are open to women at all stages of life.

 

Antenatal Education Workshops

Educational workshops covering topics relevant to pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Workshops may be run as single sessions or as a series.

 

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3. Eligibility and Health

By booking a class or workshop, you confirm that:

• You are aware of your current health status and any relevant medical conditions.

• You have consulted your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC), midwife, GP, or specialist if you have any concerns about your ability to participate safely.

• You will inform your instructor of any relevant health information, pregnancy complications, injuries, or recent surgery before each class.

• You understand that yoga and movement carry inherent risks and you are participating voluntarily.

 

Birth and Breath reserves the right to decline participation or ask a participant to cease activity during a class if, in the instructor's reasonable judgement, continued participation may pose a health or safety risk.

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4. Bookings

Classes and workshops must be booked in advance via our website at birthandbreath.co.nz or as otherwise advised. Bookings are confirmed once payment has been received.

 

Spaces are limited. We recommend booking early to secure your place. A waitlist may be available for full classes.

 

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5. Class Passes​

We offer class passes which provide a discounted rate for multiple sessions. The following terms apply to all class passes:

 

No Expiry: Class passes do not expire. You may use your passes at your own pace.

Non-Transferable Between Class Types: Class passes are valid for the specific class type for which they were purchased only. Passes purchased for Pregnancy Yoga may not be used for Postnatal Yoga, Women's Yoga, or Antenatal Workshops, and vice versa. Each class type has its own separate pass.

Non-Transferable Between People: Class passes are personal to the purchaser and may not be transferred to, shared with, or gifted to another person.

Non-Refundable: Class passes are non-refundable once purchased, except where required by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

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6. Cancellations and Refunds​

Cancellation by You

If you are unable to attend a class you have booked:

• Please notify us as soon as possible via our website or the contact details provided.

• If you cancel with more than 24 hours' notice, your class credit or payment will be carried forward to another session.

• Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice or non-attendance without notice will result in the loss of that class credit or payment, except in exceptional circumstances at our discretion.

 

Cancellation by Birth and Breath

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule classes or workshops where necessary, including due to insufficient bookings, instructor illness, or circumstances outside our control. In the event of a cancellation by us, you will be offered:

• A transfer to another available class or session; or

• A full refund or class credit for the affected session.

 

Workshops

Workshop bookings are non-refundable within 7 days of the workshop date. Cancellations made before this period will receive a credit note or refund at our discretion. Where we cancel a workshop, a full refund will be provided.

 

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7. Code of Conduct​

We ask that all participants:

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• Arrive on time and notify the instructor if you will be late.

• Respect the space, the instructor, and other participants.

• Switch mobile phones to silent during classes.

• Inform the instructor of any changes to your health or pregnancy since your last session.

• Care for any babies or children attending in a way that is considerate of others in the class.

 

Birth and Breath reserves the right to ask any participant to leave if their behaviour is disruptive or unsafe.

 

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8. Liability​

Participation in yoga and movement classes involves inherent physical risk. While every care is taken to provide safe and appropriate instruction, Birth and Breath and its instructors:

• Do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage arising from participation in classes or workshops, except where caused by our negligence.

• Do not accept liability for the loss or damage of personal belongings brought to classes or workshops.

 

Nothing in these terms limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Fair Trading Act 1986, or any other applicable New Zealand law.

 

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9. Photography and Privacy​

We may occasionally take photographs or videos during classes for use on our website and social media. We will always ask for your consent before photographing or filming you or your baby. You may withdraw consent at any time.

 

Your personal information is collected and handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. We collect only information necessary to provide our services and will not share your details with third parties without your consent, except as required by law. Please contact us if you wish to access or correct your information.

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10. Changes to These Terms​

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website at birthandbreath.co.nz. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

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11. Contact Us​

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please get in touch via our website at birthandbreath.co.nz.

 

These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand