Studio policies

A few gentle guidelines so you know what to expect. These are here to keep things clear and fair - for you and for the small circle you're practising with.

Questions about any of this? Email hello@matreyoga.com.au anytime.

Last updated: 28 October 2026

  • The prenatal series runs as a four-week block. Your place is held once payment is received. With only five mats in each circle, booking early is the surest way in.

    Mums & Bubs runs as a four-week block with four mums and their babies per circle. Your place is held once payment is received.

  • Because the series is a small, continuous journey and places are limited, the following applies:

    Before the series begins:

    • Cancel 7+ days before the first class: full refund, or transfer to a later block.

    • Cancel within 7 days of the first class: 50% refund, or transfer to a later block.


    Once the series has started:

    • The series is booked as a whole, so individual classes aren't refundable.

    • If you need to step away for a medical reason, please talk to me - I'll always try to find a fair and kind solution, whether that's a credit, a catch-up, or a pause.

    Pregnancy is unpredictable. If something changes for you, reach out. These policies are a starting point, not a wall.

    For medical reasons, including your baby’s health, talk to me about a credit, catch-up or pause.

  • If you miss a class in your block, I'm happy to share that week's theme, breath focus, and any home practice so you can stay connected to the journey.

    Where space allows, a catch-up in another class may be possible - just ask.

    Catch-ups are within the same type of series (prenatal or Mums & Bubs), if space allows.”

  • Classes begin with settling and breath, which sets the tone for everything that follows. If you're running late, you're still welcome - slip in quietly and I'll help you join. To protect the calm, I may keep the door on the latch for the first few minutes only.

    Mums & Bubs: Running late after a feed or a nappy change? Come anyway. That’s part of life with a baby.

  • • Comfortable clothing you can move and breathe in.

    • A water bottle.

    • Any prop you particularly love (though mats and props are provided).

    • Yourself, exactly as you are on the day  tired, tender, energised, all of it welcome.

    • Mums & Bubs: a muslin or blanket for your baby, nappies and wipes, and anything you need for a feed.

    You don't need to be flexible, experienced, or "good at yoga." You just need to turn up.

  • Please complete your intake and health screening form before your first class (this will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed), and let me know if anything changes in your pregnancy along the way. Your body leads every practice - rest whenever you need to.

    Mums & Bubs students need to have had their postnatal check and been cleared for gentle exercise, including after a caesarean. Please complete the health & consent form before your first class and let me know about any changes in your recovery.

  • Class doesn't end on the mat. Stay for a cuppa afterwards if you can - the connection over tea is as much a part of Matre as the practice itself.

    Tea is served away from the babies’ space. Please keep cups out of reach of little hands.

  • You’re responsible for your baby’s care and safety throughout class, including arriving and leaving. Babies stay on or beside your mat. Mums & Bubs is for babies from 6 weeks to pre-crawling.

    If you or your baby are unwell to protect the little ones, please stay home if you or your baby have a fever, a contagious illness or gastro symptoms. Let me know and we’ll talk about a catch-up.” This one matters most, because the babies share a play mat.

    Access: Prams can be left just outside. There’s a small flight of stairs up to the studio.

    Photos: I’ll only share photos of you or your baby with your consent, as set out on your health & consent form.