I_______________(Print Name) understand that yoga and meditation impact me both physically and psychologically. I understand that classes may offer; physical movement (yoga poses), breath practices and meditation practices that provide an opportunity for physical movement, relaxation, stress reduction and psychological transformation. Yoga postures, or asanas, are designed to exercise every part of the body – stretching and toning the muscles and the 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. Meditation practices can require sustained mental focus and along with the many benefits meditation cultivates it can also be challenging physically, emotionally and psychologically. Both yoga and meditation classes are done in group classes but are individual experiences.

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 signature acknowledges I understand that in class I will progress at my own pace. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my own body/mind, adjust and adapt a posture or practice and ask for support from the teacher (the “Teacher”). If at any point I feel overexertion or fatigue, I will respect my body’s limitations and I will rest before continuing with the practice.

Yoga and Meditation are not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga & Meditation are not recommended and can be unsafe under certain physical and psychological conditions. I affirm I alone am responsible to decide whether to participate in these practices.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that participation in yoga classes exposes me to a possible risk of personal injury. I am fully aware of this risk. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during any class. I acknowledge that this waiver is electronic and submittal of this acts as a personal signature.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 or another infectious disease through my presence or attending programming at Mind.Body.Hum and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Mind.Body.Hum may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself or others, including, but not limited to, Mind.Body.Hum employees, members or other Mind.Body.Hum clients. I hereby agree to follow the safety rules and policies of Mind.Body.Hum and local, state and federal authorities with respect to COVID-19 or other infectious disease. I understand that Mind.Body.Hum rules and policies may be changed at any time as local, state and federal guidance recommends.
My signature further acknowledges that I shall not now or at any time in the future bring any legal action against Teacher and/or Mind.Body.HUM, its employees, shareholders agents or representatives; and that this waiver is binding on me, my heirs, my spouse, my children, my legal representative, my successors and my assignees. My signature verifies that I am physically fit to participate in yoga classes and a licensed medical doctor has verified my physical condition for participation in these types of classes.

If I am pregnant or become pregnant or am post-natal, my signature verifies that I am participating in yoga classes with my doctor’s full approval. I realize that I am participating in yoga classes at my own risk.

This Waiver Agreement shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I acknowledge that this Waiver Agreement form will be used by the persons or entities being released in the yoga classes and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities in said classes.

On occasion the studio takes discreet in-studio photos which typically do not show peoples faces and on occasion are used on social media. Signing this waiver acknowledges we've made you aware of this.

I hereby certify that I have read this document; and, I understand its content.
I am aware that this is a release of liability as well as a contract and I sign it of my own free will.

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Signature of student, parent or guardian Date
(if student is less than i8 years of age)

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Name of Student or Guardian (printed clearly)