Yoga Registration, Informed Consent and Liability Waiver

1. Acknowledgment of Risks

I understand that yoga involves physical movement, stretching, balancing, strengthening, breathwork, and relaxation practices that may involve physical, mental, and emotional experiences. As with any physical activity, participation carries inherent risks, including but not limited to muscle strains, sprains, falls, aggravation of pre-existing injuries or conditions, dizziness, and other physical or emotional responses.

I voluntarily choose to participate in yoga classes, workshops, trainings, and related activities offered by the instructor. I understand that I am responsible for listening to my body, respecting my personal limitations, modifying or declining any practice, and stopping whenever I experience pain, discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms.

2. Medical and Psychiatric Disclosure

By participating, I understand and agree that I am in good physical, mental and emotional health to participate in yoga.

I acknowledge that my physical and mental health may affect my ability to participate safely in yoga. I agree that I must judge my own capabilities, physical and emotional capacity and decide what is right for me.

I understand that certain yoga practices, including breathwork, physical adjustments, inversions, prolonged holds, and meditation, may not be appropriate for everyone. I agree to seek guidance from my qualified healthcare provider when appropriate and to obtain medical clearance before participating in activities that may pose a risk to my health.

I agree to disclose to the instructor, before participation, any current or ongoing medical treatment, psychiatric or mental health treatment, relevant medical or mental health conditions, injuries, medications, or other circumstances that may affect my ability to safely participate in yoga or that may require modifications, precautions, or additional support.

I understand that the yoga instructor is not acting as my physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or other healthcare provider, and that yoga instruction is not a substitute for medical care, psychiatric care, psychotherapy, diagnosis, or treatment. I will not discontinue or modify prescribed treatment or medication based on my participation in yoga or any instruction received.

I understand that I am not required to disclose information unrelated to my safe participation. Information I voluntarily disclose will be treated respectfully and kept private to the extent reasonably possible, subject to applicable law and any necessary disclosure for safety or emergency purposes. 

3. Personal Responsibility and Informed Participation

I affirm that I am voluntarily participating and that I am responsible for determining whether a particular practice is appropriate for me. I agree to communicate with the instructor about relevant limitations, concerns, injuries, or changes in my health that may affect my participation.

I understand that I may choose not to participate in any exercise, pose, breathing technique, meditation, or other activity. I acknowledge that I may request modifications, rest, or leave a session at any time.

I understand that yoga may involve physical contact or hands-on adjustments. Such contact will be optional, and I may decline or withdraw consent to physical contact at any time.

4. Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk

I knowingly and voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with my participation in yoga classes, workshops, trainings, and related activities.

I release and hold harmless the instructor and any associated business or organization from claims for injury, loss, or damage arising from the inherent risks of my voluntary participation, except to the extent such claims arise from conduct for which liability cannot legally be waived, including gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct where applicable.

I understand that this waiver does not eliminate any rights or remedies that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.

5. Emergency Medical Care

In the event of an emergency, I authorize the instructor to contact emergency services or my designated emergency contact as reasonably necessary. I understand that the instructor is not responsible for providing medical treatment and that I am responsible for any medical expenses incurred.