TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS/STUDENTS

Yoga West, its teachers, staff and representatives advise that Participants / Students taking part in the yoga
programmes and classes offered by Yoga West are required to accept, understand and acknowledge the
following.

LIABILITY

a. in yoga, as in other forms of exercise, sports, bodywork, or self-development there exist certain
inherent risks.

b. they are taking part in a physical activity, which may result in physical or other injury to the
Participant/Student. These injuries cannot be specified but are not limited to strain of muscles or
joints.

c. they note the warning of a risk of possible injury during the participation in any yoga programme /
class

d. they take part in the yoga programmes / classes entirely at their own risk and

e. Yoga West, its teachers, staff and representatives do not accept any liability of whatsoever nature and
howsoever arising in respect of or in connection with any claim, damages, loss, injury or expenses
suffered directly or indirectly by any Participant/Student participating in the yoga programmes /
classes.

GUIDELINES

It is a requirement and the responsibility of each Participant/Student taking part in the yoga classes –

1. To inform the teacher before the beginning of the class if they have any problems with regards to
their general health or if a Participant/Student of long standing, changes to their health

2. To inform the teacher of any significant health problems (past or present or any that develop whilst
a Participant/Student)

3. To inform the teacher if she is pregnant or menstruating

4. To have consulted with their physician before beginning a yoga programme / class if they have
any health problem or are pregnant

5. To listen carefully and follow the teacher’s instructions at all times

6. To ask the teacher to clarify the direction given by the teacher if they do not understand

7. To understand that if they experience pain in any particular pose to come out of the pose and
consult the teacher

8. To speak to the teacher if they are in any doubt or have any concerns about their ability to practice
yoga
Yoga West, its teachers, staff and representatives emphasize that the above guidelines should be followed
at all times whilst participating in a yoga programme / class.