I understand that yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. Participation in this yoga course includes, but is not limited to participation in meditation techniques, yogic breathing techniques, and performing various yoga postures. Yoga postures, or asanas, are designed to exercise every part of the body―stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. They also work on the internal organs, glands and nerves. Yoga incorporates sustained stretching to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility. Yoga is an individual experience.
As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. My acceptance of these Terms of Use ("Terms") acknowledges I understand that I will progress at my own pace. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, stop practice, or communicate with and ask for support from the yoga teacher (the “Teacher”) to better suit my needs. I will continue to breathe smoothly. If at any point I feel overexertion or fatigue, I will respect my body’s limitations and I will rest before continuing yoga practice.
Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. By agreeing to these Terms, I acknowledge that participation in yoga exposes me to a possible risk of personal injury. I am fully aware of this risk. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment from a medical professional if it may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during any yoga session.
I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns as follows: I (a) irrevocably WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which hereafter may occur to me, the Teacher; and (b) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND AGREE NOT TO SUE the person mentioned in this paragraph as to any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in the yoga session, whether caused by the negligence of releasees or otherwise.
My agreement to these Terms further acknowledges that I shall not now or at any time in the future bring any legal action against the Teacher; my agreement to these Terms is binding on me, my heirs, my spouse, my children, my legal representatives, my successors and my assigns. My agreement to these Terms verifies that I am physically fit to participate in yoga and a licensed medical doctor has verified my physical condition for participation in this type of class.
If I am pregnant or become pregnant or am postnatal, my agreement to these Terms verifies that I am participating in yoga sessions with my doctor’s full approval. I realize that I am participating in yoga at my own risk.
Agreement with these Terms of Use shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I acknowledge that this Agreement will be used by the persons or entities being released in the yoga course and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities in said course.
I hereby certify that I have read these Terms in full; and I understand its content. I am aware that this is a release of liability as well as a contract and I agree to these Terms of my own free will.