Separate programmes, separate competence
Women's wellbeing is not one uniform condition. Satv separates general practice, prenatal, postnatal and midlife formats and assigns only instructors whose documented training fits the programme.
General wellbeing
Traditional small-group or personal practice based on goals and experience.
Prenatal
Modified practice only after obstetric discussion and with a trained prenatal instructor.
Postnatal
Return to movement after appropriate clearance, with delivery and recovery context considered.
Midlife
General mobility, strength-supporting practice, stress regulation and relaxation.
Pregnancy safety
ACOG states that physical activity is safe for most healthy, normal pregnancies after discussion with the obstetric professional, and it identifies modified yoga as an option. It advises avoiding hot yoga and long periods lying flat on the back.1
Stop and contact your obstetric team for vaginal bleeding, dizziness/fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath before exercise, calf pain/swelling, painful contractions or fluid leakage. This list does not replace your clinician's instructions.
PCOS/PCOD and menopause wording
Yoga may be offered as supportive movement and stress-regulation practice for a woman already managing PCOS/PCOD; Satv does not claim to reverse the condition. NCCIH reports that yoga may help some menopause symptoms, while individual results and study quality vary.2
Satv does not use "neonatal yoga" as a general service term. Any mother-and-baby movement or infant-focused service would require separate specialist competence and safeguarding.