WAIVER & RELEASE

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

PLEASE COPY TEXT AND PASTE THIS TO A SHEET so you can print sign and return this page to Yoga Matters (“YM”) OR we have copies at the studio; everyone must sign PRIOR to admittance to first class.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE CAPACITY and:

• have read, understood and agree to the Disclaimer Prohibitions and Precautions (‘DPP’) information clearly attached to YM website under ‘LOVE PREP’ and I understand that by signing this Waiver & Release I am essentially also signing up to an understanding and agreement of the DPP
• have/will read and agree as a matter of priority the Yoga class logistics and etiquette information which is clearly set out in ‘LOVE PREP’ on website
• have/will read and agree to YM class booking / cancellation Procedure and Policy which is clearly stated on the website (e.g. credits expire @ 6 months / late cancellation means credit lost)
• understand YM instructors will presume that before attending my second class I will have engaged with and studied all of the aforementioned information (as I undertake here that I have/will) and that if I have failed to do so I will not take offence if the instructor has to highlight elements of the logistics, etiquettes, policies and/or terms to me at any future time, as these are deemed ‘the YM Terms I Agree to for admittance/participation in class’ and are also the instructor’s tools for managing a class of individuals who are trying to learn the discipline of Yoga
• understand this Waiver and/or the Disclaimer may be amended/updated from time to time and I can see the latest version on the YM website
• take responsibility for hydrating well prior to attending any class
• take responsibility for checking with my GP / healthcare professional about any personal health concerns that I have prior to attending any class
• understand that YM instructors are not doctors or physios or nutritionists etc and take responsibility for checking with my GP /healthcare professional before participating in classes including if I am/I become pregnant at any point whilst attending classes
• will take the time and curtesy to declare and explain any existing physical limitations / medical conditions to my instructor that may have a bearing on my Yoga practice
• will declare any new medical conditions as they arise to my instructor that may have a bearing on my Yoga practice
• will follow the instructions given to me by my instructor and will discuss any deviation and/or modification of the asanas with the instructor prior to class
• will listen to the instructor and pace myself so as not to create any unnecessary discomfort or create injury or aggravate injury
• understand that I must judge my own capabilities and that any physical activity brings with it the risk of injury and any gathering in a public place brings the risk of contracting virus/bacteria I assume the risk for my own Yoga practice and choice to enter YM studio and release the studio and instructors from any liability claims in relation thereto
• will not hold YM, its owners, employees or instructors responsible for any injury(ies)/illness suffered by me caused whole or in part by my failure to understand my own immune system limitations or by my failure to use common sense hygiene protocols or my failure to follow the instructions of YM instructor OR by my not being mindful OR by any physical impairment of mine OR any action/asana performed by me before or after class that are not in the class description which are at my own personal risk/responsibility OR by any use of studio equipment or facilities
• understand that the unforeseen failure of any of a person’s biological function whilst in a class scenario or on YM premises for known or unknown conditions is not something that can be anticipated by anyone of the staff at the studio and I assume the risk for my own Yoga practice and release the studio and instructors from any liability claims in relation thereto
• acknowledge that there is no obligation for any person to provide me with medical care either prior, during or after any yoga class but I hereby give permission for staff to offer/provide first aid, administer prescribed medication as directed by me and/or aid in seeking emergency medical treatment as deemed needed. In the event medical treatment is provided to me, I hereby waive any claim against Yoga Matters and/or its instructors for any injury, damages or death caused by the provision of such medical care
• I and my heirs or representatives, release, waive, discharge and covenant to not assert any claim against Yoga Matters and/or its instructors for any injury, damages or death. I have capacity and knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim as a result of participating in Yoga Matter’s activities of any kind or if I myself place myself at risk whilst in the YM class environment or on/within studio premises
• have carefully read this Waiver and Release and understand that by signing this form I agree to the all the Terms stated herein AND on the website, and I am waiving rights and releasing Yoga Matters and its instructors from liability so therefore will not hold YM, its owners, employees or instructors responsible for any injuries/incapacity suffered by me caused whole or in part by my failure to follow the instructions of YM instructor OR by my not being mindful OR by any physical impairment of mine known or unknown OR any action/asana performed by me before or after class that are/are not in the class description which are at my own personal risk/responsibility
• will communicate and engage with my instructor at all times as necessary
• am responsible for my own personal property and the studio and instructors are not responsible for any items that go missing
• will adhere to YM’s ‘no devices in Yoga school’ policy (and will remove smart watches, fit bits, phones prior to entering studio)
• AGREE TO ALL MY RESPONSIBILITIES as stated herein and on website