Scope of Practice
Scope of Practice
01. Our Professional Role
Orenna Wellness provides private, individually prepared yoga and mindfulness experiences. Our practitioner is responsible for selecting, explaining and guiding practices within the limits of their qualifications, training, experience and current professional competence. The professional role includes: • Teaching appropriate yoga and mindfulness practices. • Providing information and education relevant to those practices. • Considering individual preferences, experience and relevant participation needs. • Offering appropriate variations, positioning and equipment. • Preparing a suitable practice environment. • Recognising circumstances in which an activity should be modified, postponed or discontinued. • Recommending appropriate professional advice when a concern falls outside our competence. Our role is educational and experiential. We do not represent our private wellness sessions as medical consultations, clinical assessments or psychological therapy.
02. Professional Qualifications & Competence
Our practitioner holds yoga teaching credentials and has undertaken additional specialist education in restorative, Yin, Yoga Nidra, chair and adaptive, and prenatal yoga, alongside mindfulness teaching. We maintain professional competence through relevant education, reflective practice and continuing development. Qualifications and professional affiliations are represented accurately and do not imply competence beyond the training or recognition they provide. Before introducing an experience, we consider whether the practitioner has the necessary knowledge, practical competence and appropriate insurance for the activity. We do not introduce practices solely because they are popular, commercially attractive or associated with a particular qualification. Where additional training, supervision or specialist expertise is required, the activity will not be offered until the relevant requirements have been addressed. Professional competence is reviewed as services develop.
03. Yoga Instruction
Our yoga teaching may include appropriate combinations of physical postures, supported positioning, movement, breath awareness, relaxation and other practices within the practitioner's training. Instruction is adapted according to the nature of the experience and relevant individual considerations. We do not require guests to achieve a particular posture, range of movement or physical performance. The selection of practices is informed by the practitioner's qualifications, experience, professional judgement and information provided during consultation. We recognise that yoga encompasses diverse traditions and methodologies. Practices are taught with respect for their origins and within the practitioner's competence. We do not introduce advanced, specialised or potentially hazardous techniques without appropriate training, assessment and consideration of the individual.
04. Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is offered as a private practice centred on supported positioning and rest. Within our professional scope, we may: • Guide guests into appropriate supported positions. • Use bolsters, blankets, blocks and other suitable equipment. • Consider positioning, comfort and individual preferences. • Offer alternatives or modifications. • Guide appropriate breath awareness and relaxation. • Adjust the environment according to relevant sensory and accessibility considerations. We do not force positions, apply therapeutic manipulation or claim that restorative yoga treats a medical condition. Where a guest has a relevant health concern, we consider whether adaptation, additional professional advice or postponement is appropriate.
05. Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga involves appropriately selected positions that may be maintained for longer periods than in some other yoga practices. Within our professional scope, we may provide instruction concerning positioning, duration, support, individual sensation and alternatives. We do not encourage guests to push through pain or exceed their comfortable and appropriate limits. We recognise that prolonged positioning may be unsuitable for some individuals or circumstances. Practice selection takes account of relevant injuries, joint concerns, pregnancy, mobility considerations and other information that may affect participation. We do not diagnose tissue restrictions, prescribe treatment for musculoskeletal conditions or claim to correct anatomical abnormalities. Yin Yoga will be offered only when the relevant service is active and appropriate arrangements are in place.
06. Yoga Nidra & Guided Relaxation
Yoga Nidra is offered as a guided practice that may include settling, body awareness, attention, imagery and other techniques consistent with the practitioner's training. Guests may participate in a suitable position and may decline or modify elements of the practice. We recognise that inward attention, prolonged stillness or certain forms of imagery may not be comfortable or appropriate for everyone. Alternative approaches may include eyes-open participation, changes in position, reduced practice duration or discontinuation. We do not use Yoga Nidra to diagnose, process or treat psychological trauma or psychiatric conditions. We do not promise particular sleep, neurological or mental-health outcomes. Where a guest experiences significant distress, we respond within our professional competence and consider whether further specialist support is appropriate.
07. Chair & Adaptive Yoga
Chair and adaptive yoga may be provided within the practitioner's specialist training and competence. The aim is to make appropriate yoga practices accessible through considered variations, positioning, equipment and communication. Instruction may include seated practices, supported movement, breath awareness and relaxation. We consider relevant mobility, balance, fatigue, sensory and communication requirements. We do not assume that a disability or health condition automatically determines a person's abilities or suitability. Adaptations are discussed with the guest and reviewed throughout the experience. We do not provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation treatment or clinical mobility assessments as part of a yoga session. Where specialist assessment or assistance is necessary, we may recommend consultation with an appropriately qualified professional.
08. Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal yoga is offered within the practitioner's specialist training and competence, subject to individual suitability. Practice may include appropriate movement, supported positioning, breath awareness and relaxation. We consider relevant pregnancy-related information, stage of pregnancy, comfort, previous experience and any advice provided by the guest's maternity healthcare team. We do not independently determine whether a pregnancy is medically low-risk or high-risk. Where complications, concerning symptoms or uncertainty arise, we may recommend advice from the guest's midwife, GP or obstetric team before participation. We do not provide antenatal medical care, obstetric assessment, diagnosis or treatment. We do not guarantee pregnancy, labour, birth or postnatal outcomes. Prenatal Yoga will be offered only when the relevant service is active and appropriate arrangements are in place.
09. Mindfulness Instruction
Mindfulness instruction is provided within the practitioner's relevant education, training and competence. Depending on the experience, this may include: • Guided attention and awareness practices. • Mindful movement. • Appropriate breath awareness. • Sensory or externally focused awareness. • Guided reflection and everyday mindfulness education. • Practices that encourage observation of present-moment experience. Participation remains voluntary. Guests are not required to disclose personal experiences, discuss emotions or describe their internal responses. We recognise that mindfulness is not universally suitable and that some practices may be uncomfortable or distressing for certain individuals. We consider participant suitability and provide appropriate alternatives. Our mindfulness teaching is not presented as psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment or a substitute for clinical mental-health care. We do not claim to deliver a named clinical mindfulness intervention or structured therapeutic programme unless the practitioner has the specific qualifications, competence and appropriate arrangements required for that programme.
10. Bespoke Experiences
Bespoke experiences may combine suitable elements of yoga, mindfulness, relaxation and individually selected environmental or sensory arrangements. The content of each experience is determined through consultation and remains within the practitioner's established professional scope. A bespoke experience does not authorise activities beyond the practitioner's training, competence or insurance. Where botanical products, aromas, refreshments or other sensory elements are offered, we consider relevant preferences, allergies, sensitivities and product suitability. Participation in sensory elements is optional. We do not present these elements as medical treatments or make unsupported therapeutic claims. Any additional activity must be assessed and appropriately covered before being introduced.
11. Consultation & Individual Suitability
Before a private experience, we undertake a proportionate consultation to understand the guest's aims, previous experience, preferences and relevant participation considerations. We may request information concerning: • Previous yoga or mindfulness experience. • Relevant injuries, health conditions or symptoms. • Pregnancy or postnatal considerations. • Mobility, balance and positioning requirements. • Sensory, communication or accessibility needs. • Relevant allergies or sensitivities. • Professional advice or restrictions that may affect participation. Information requests are limited to what is necessary and appropriate for the purpose. Guests are invited to provide relevant information accurately and to advise us of significant changes. We do not require disclosure of unrelated personal information. Consultation helps us consider the suitability of an experience. It does not constitute medical screening, diagnosis or a guarantee that participation is risk-free. Where information is insufficient to make a responsible decision, we may seek clarification, propose an alternative or postpone the experience.
12. Individual Adaptation & Professional Judgement
Every Orenna experience is prepared with consideration for the individual. We may adapt: • Practice selection and sequence. • Positioning and movement. • Duration and pacing. • Props and physical support. • Verbal guidance and communication. • Sensory and environmental arrangements. Adaptations are based on the guest's preferences, relevant information and the practitioner's competence. We do not assume that a particular adaptation is appropriate solely because it is commonly recommended for a named condition. We do not prescribe clinical rehabilitation exercises or create treatment plans. Where a proposed adaptation requires specialist knowledge beyond our competence, we will seek appropriate guidance or recommend referral.
13. Breathwork & Breath Awareness
Breath awareness may form part of an Orenna experience where it is appropriate and within the practitioner's training. We distinguish gentle breath awareness from more intensive breathing techniques. We do not routinely introduce prolonged breath retention, forced breathing, hyperventilation-based practices or other potentially demanding techniques without specific competence and an appropriate assessment of suitability. Guests are not expected to control their breathing in a way that causes discomfort, dizziness or distress. We offer alternatives, including natural breathing or attention to another suitable point of focus. We do not use breathing practices to diagnose or treat respiratory, cardiovascular or psychological conditions.
14. Physical Assistance & Use of Equipment
We primarily use verbal guidance, demonstration and appropriate equipment to support practice. Where hands-on assistance is considered, it must be within the practitioner's training and competence and requires specific, informed and voluntary consent. Physical assistance is not used to force a posture, increase range of movement or perform therapeutic manipulation. We do not provide chiropractic adjustments, osteopathic manipulation, physiotherapy or massage as part of yoga instruction. Equipment is selected and used with consideration for the practice and individual requirements. We do not use equipment in ways that exceed its intended purpose or our professional competence. The consent and professional boundary requirements are established in our Code of Conduct.
15. Clinical & Therapeutic Boundaries
Orenna Wellness is a yoga and mindfulness practice, not a healthcare clinic. Our sessions do not include: • Medical diagnosis or clinical assessment. • Prescription, withdrawal or modification of medication. • Physiotherapy or clinical rehabilitation. • Psychological diagnosis or psychotherapy. • Psychiatric assessment or treatment. • Management of acute medical or mental-health emergencies. • Claims to cure, prevent or treat specific diseases. We may discuss general information relevant to yoga and mindfulness within our competence. We do not interpret medical investigations, advise on medication or make clinical decisions on behalf of guests. The practitioner's previous scientific or healthcare experience informs a disciplined approach to evidence, quality and risk but does not extend the scope of the wellness services offered. Where a separate regulated professional service were ever introduced, it would require its own clearly defined scope, credentials, insurance, consent and governance arrangements.
16. Mental Health, Trauma & Emotional Distress
We recognise that yoga, mindfulness and relaxation may involve physical sensations, emotions or memories. Our approach is informed by principles of choice, predictability, appropriate pacing and respect for individual boundaries. However, trauma-informed teaching is not the same as trauma therapy. We do not seek to elicit traumatic memories, encourage emotional disclosure or undertake psychological processing. We do not diagnose mental-health conditions or assess psychiatric risk as a clinical service. Where a guest experiences distress, we may pause or discontinue the practice, offer appropriate immediate support within our competence and consider referral or emergency assistance where necessary. We do not promise that yoga or mindfulness will resolve trauma, anxiety, depression or other mental-health conditions.
17. Referral & Collaborative Care
We recognise when a guest's needs fall outside our professional competence or when additional advice may be appropriate. Depending on the circumstances, we may recommend consultation with an appropriately qualified professional, including a GP, midwife, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or mental-health professional. Referral recommendations are made respectfully and without implying a diagnosis. We do not require every guest with a disability, health condition or pregnancy to obtain medical clearance automatically. Where professional advice is necessary for a particular participation decision, we explain the relevant concern and the information needed. With appropriate permission and a lawful basis, we may consider relevant guidance provided by a guest's healthcare professional. We do not independently alter clinical advice. Where an experience cannot be provided responsibly, we may recommend an alternative, postpone or decline the session.
18. Emergency Situations & Significant Concerns
Our practitioner is responsible for recognising circumstances in which a yoga or mindfulness session should stop and appropriate assistance should be sought. We do not provide emergency medical treatment beyond our training and competence. In an emergency, we will contact the appropriate emergency services and provide assistance consistent with our capabilities. We maintain appropriate emergency arrangements and document relevant incidents. Where safeguarding concerns arise, we follow our safeguarding procedures and applicable legal requirements. Our Code of Conduct establishes the broader responsibilities concerning safety, incident reporting and professional accountability.
19. Professional Insurance & Service Authorisation
Orenna Wellness will offer an experience only when the practitioner has appropriate competence and the activity is covered by suitable insurance. We review insurance arrangements when introducing new services, equipment, locations or activities. Professional registration or accreditation does not automatically establish that every service is insured. Where insurance conditions impose restrictions, these will be respected. Services identified as coming soon will not be presented as available until the necessary operational arrangements are complete.
20. Maintaining Our Scope of Practice
We review our Scope of Practice as our qualifications, competence, professional requirements and services develop. We maintain relevant credentials and comply with applicable continuing education requirements. Additional training does not automatically authorise a new service. Before expanding our offering, we consider competence, insurance, safety arrangements, the nature of the activity and any applicable legal requirements. Where a service falls outside our established scope, we will not provide it until the necessary requirements have been met.
Our Professional Commitment
Our Scope of Practice establishes the boundaries within which Orenna Wellness provides private yoga and mindfulness experiences. It reflects our responsibility to teach with appropriate competence, recognise individual differences and refer beyond our professional role when necessary. Our aim is not to offer every possible practice, but to provide experiences that can be delivered responsibly and with considered attention to each guest.
Tradition is respected. Evidence is considered. Experience remains individual.
Effective date: 20 September 2026
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