Disclaimer

Room to Breathe Yoga instructors do not offer qualified mental healthcare. (But our psychotherapists do!) The programming at Room to Breathe is complementary treatment and is not intended to be used in place of qualified healthcare, including mental healthcare. Our organization does not recommend the self-management of health or mental health problems. Our programming is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute personal medical or mental health advice. 
If you think you may have a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911. The information on this website and in our programs is not intended to create and does not constitute a therapist relationship. Participants should seek individual professional medical/mental health advice before acting on any such information. Our programming, even that on specialized topics, should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or advice of your health care provider or mental healthcare provider. Should you have any health care or mental health related questions, please call or see your physician, other health care provider, or mental health care provider promptly. You should never disregard advice from a qualified medical or mental health practitioner, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you have learned in our programs or classes.

Release and Waiver of Liability

By attending our classes, whether in person, on Zoom, or recorded, you hereby agree to the following: 

**I recognize that Yoga is not a substitute for health care, but rather a complementary practice. I will continue to consult with my medical team and receive treatment recommendations from them regarding any health conditions I have. I realize that my Yoga Teacher cannot diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.**

I recognize that the following waiver applies to classes offered in person, remotely (via Zoom or a similar service), and in pre-recorded format.

(1) I am participating in yoga classes, health programs, workshops and other exercise and healing arts activities (collectively, the “Activities”) offered by Room to Breathe Psychotherapy & Yoga (“Teacher”) and/or its owners, instructors, teachers, workshop presenters, employees and independent contractors.
 
(2) I recognize that I must be in good physical and mental health to participate in the Activities. I understand that the Activities require physical exertion and I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition which would prevent my full participation in the Activities. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Activities. If I have consulted a physician, I have taken the physician’s advice. I understand that the Teacher reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse my participation in an Activity on medical or fitness grounds.

(3) I am in proper physical condition to participate in the Activities, and I am aware that participation could, in some circumstances, result in abnormal blood pressure, fainting, heartbeat disorders, physical injury and potentially heart attack. I also understand that I could experience muscle, back, or bone injuries during exercise. I understand my physical limitations and am sufficiently self-aware to stop physical activity before I become ill or injured. I understand that it is my continuing responsibility to inform the Teacher of any previous medical conditions, injuries or surgeries prior to my first class and any future changes to my medical condition.

(4) In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the Activities with the Teacher.

(5) In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any “Claims” (as defined below) I may have against the Teacher, its owners, members, employees, and/or her other instructors, teachers, employees, volunteer staff, interns, and/or independent contractors and the landlord of the Teacher (each, a “Released Party”) for any Claim that I may sustain as a result of participating in the Activities at the studio even if the Claim arises from the carelessness or negligence of any Released Party or anyone else. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless each Released Party from any loss or liability incurred in defending any Claim made by me or anyone making a Claim on my behalf, even if the Claim is alleged to or did result from the carelessness or negligence of any Released Party or anyone else. “Claims” include but are not limited to any and all liabilities, claims, demands, expenses, fees, legal actions, rights of actions for damages, personal injury, mental suffering and distress, or death that I may suffer, my children may suffer or that my unborn child may suffer (including any legal fees or expenses) in connection with participation in any Activity.

(6) I, my heirs or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue any Released Party for any Claim caused by any negligence or other acts of a Released Party

(7) This agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Illinois. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. I voluntarily and knowingly agree to the terms and conditions stated herein. I am aware that by signing this release and waiver of liability, I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue and certain legal rights my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against any Released Party.