Yoga Participant Waiver and Release of Liability

Please read this document carefully. By signing, you are giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for damages should an injury occur.

1. Description of Activity

I understand that yoga includes physical movements, stretching, and breathwork. I recognize that yoga requires physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.

2. Health and Safety

• Physical Condition: I represent that I am physically fit and have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation in yoga classes.

• Medical Advice: I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any physical fitness program, including yoga.

• Ongoing Responsibility: If my physical condition changes or if I feel pain or discomfort during a session, I will immediately stop the activity.

3. Assumption of Risk

I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to:

• Muscle strains, pulls, or tears.

• Injuries resulting from slips or falls.

• Injuries resulting from physical adjustments or "hands-on" assists from the instructor (unless I explicitly decline such assists).

4. Release of Liability

In consideration of being permitted to participate in yoga classes, I, for myself and my heirs, executors, or administrators, hereby release and agree not to sue TheYogiRD, Kathy Brown, and its employees, owners, or agents from any and all claims or liabilities for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, while on the premises or participating in the class.

5. Emergency Medical Treatment

I consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during the class. I agree that I am financially responsible for any such medical treatment.

6. Severability

If any portion of this release is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

7. Photo and Media Release

I hereby grant TheYogiRD/Kathy Brown the right to take photographs or video recordings of me during yoga classes and events.

• Usage Rights: I authorize the use of these images and recordings for any lawful promotional purpose, including but not limited to: social media, website content, printed brochures, and digital advertisements.

• Ownership: I understand that all such media shall remain the property of TheYogiRD/Kathy Brown

• Compensation: I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the images or recordings.

• Approval: I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears.

Acknowledgment and Signature

I have read this Release of Liability and fully understand its contents. I sign it of my own free will.

If Participant is under 18: I, the parent or legal guardian of the minor named above, have read this release and agree to its terms on behalf of the minor.