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Signposting Directory for Yoga Teachers (Republic of Ireland)

A practical reference guide to external support services to help Irish yoga teachers and wellness professionals quickly find trusted external support services when situations fall outside their professional roles.

When to Use This

As a yoga teacher or wellness professional, you may sometimes encounter situations beyond your training or professional role, such as safeguarding concerns, mental health crises, or disclosures of abuse. In these moments, it’s crucial to know where to turn and how to guide individuals to appropriate external support.

This directory is designed to help you quickly identify the right services when a situation falls outside your scope of practice. It is not exhaustive and does not replace professional judgement.

Always consider urgency and risk. If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services right away.

Remember, you are not expected to investigate or resolve these issues yourself. Use this guide to ensure your response is safe, responsible, and aligned with best practice.

Emergency services
  • 999 or 112 – Emergency services (Gardaí, ambulance, fire brigade)

Use where there is immediate risk to life, serious harm, or urgent danger.

Gardaí (Police)

For non-emergency situations where police support may be needed.

Safeguarding children (Republic of Ireland)

Tusla is the dedicated state agency responsible for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare in Ireland.

Concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing should be directed to Tusla.

Safeguarding adults / vulnerable persons
  • HSE Safeguarding and Protection Teams
     https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/socialcare/safeguarding/

The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides safeguarding and protection services for vulnerable adults.

These teams can be contacted where there are concerns about abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult who may be at risk.

Mental health support Domestic abuse support

National organisation supporting domestic abuse services across Ireland.

Sexual violence support

National helpline and counselling support for survivors of sexual violence.

General health and wellbeing support
  • HSE Primary Care Services
     https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/schemes/gp/
  • GP (General Practitioner) services
     First point of contact for physical or mental health concerns
  • Local community support services via HSE or county council directories
Disability and additional support needs Addiction support services General wellbeing and support services
  • Local GP services (first point of contact for health concerns)
  • Community support organisations via local council directories

Important reminder

This directory is for signposting only.

Yoga teachers are not expected to investigate concerns, provide counselling, or act as safeguarding professionals. When concerns arise, the appropriate step is to remain within your role and, where appropriate, direct individuals to relevant specialist services.

Resources:

 

These resources are designed to help yoga and wellness professionals understand safeguarding, safety and professional practice considerations. YogaPros does not investigate complaints, provide safeguarding services or act as a regulatory body. If there is an immediate risk of harm, contact the appropriate emergency services or statutory authority.