CONTRAINDICATIONS

You should not the apnea if you have any of the following contraindications but you can practice the lateral breathing and the postures which will still have a positive impact on your pelvic health. If you have any medical condition please check with your Dr or medical professional to make sure you can practice hypopressives.

Any lung or heart surgery

Ehlers- Danlos symdrome-vascular/ Marfans

Connective tissue disorders

Heart Fibrillation

Incarcerated Hiatal Hernia

Ostomy surgery

Pregnancy

Postpartum – 6 weeks vaginal birth and 12 weeks c section

SVES (Suraventricular Ectopic Beats)

Epigastric Hernia

If hernia is protruding and can’t be pushed back in avoid the apnea. Pay particular attention to to Artemis, Gaia, Maya and Isis and stop practicing if hernia protrudes.

Breast implants

Avoid the apnea for 6 weeks after your procedure

Cataract Surgery

Avoid the apnea or inversions for 12 weeks post surgery

Cholecystectomy

Avoid the apnea for the first week post surgery and then build in shorter breath holds for 2-3 weeks.

Heart Umbrella Procedure

Consult a specialist before considering the apnea

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Consult with doctor about doing the apnea

IBS/ Crohns

Avoid the apnea when having a flare up

Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

Consult specialist before doing the apnea

PEG (gastronomy in the stomach)

Consult with a a doctor or specialist before attempting the apnea

Uterine fibroids/ Myoma

If you have an enlarged abdomen due to fibroids, some Hypopressive poses may be challenging. Listen to your body and avoid discomfort-inducing positions.

Hysterectomy

Begin lateral breathing post surgery, adding in poses from 6 weeks and the apnea from 12 weeks.

Pleurisy

Stick to rhythmic 360 breathing avoiding long breaths and the apnoea. Stick to sitting pose without arms and avoid lying.

IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE CONTRAINDICATIONS THEN PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO DISCUSS FURTHER AND MAKE SURE YOU DISCUSS PRACTICING HYPOPRESSIVES WITH YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER FIRST.

If you suffer with the following modifications should be made

Klipped-Feil Syndrome, Spina Bifida and Scoliosis

Avoid selene with Klippel-Feil Syndrome and Spina Bifida. Avoid Hera (the transition from Artemis) if you have scoliosis and spinal fusion.

Arthritis

Modify with short holds in poses.

Bowel Intussusception

Pay extra attention to your body and breathing not to create more strain.

Diaphragmatic Hernia Gliding

Avoid inverted poses (where the head is slower than the pelvis)

Glaucoma

Avoid inverted positions where the head is lower than the pelvis.

Herniated disk in the neck and spine

Avoid poses that require you to flex the spine – Hera (transition from Artemis)

Hip operation

Start apnea from 6 weeks post operation.

Adaptations may be necessary please chat with us so we can assist you.

Neck Issues (injury)

Avoid tightening the neck, closing the throat and treat apnea as a gentle breath pause.