Yoga Participation Consent Form
1. I am participating in yoga classes, health programs, workshops, retreats, and/or other wellness, bodywork, therapy, exercise, and healing arts activities (collectively, the “Activities”) offered by Josephine Albrecht (the “Teacher”). The Activities may be offered in person or online through videos, television, podcasts, apps, or other digital media or platforms. All such offerings shall be considered “Activities.”
2. I recognize that I must be in adequate physical and mental health to participate in the Activities. I understand that the Activities may require intense physical exertion, and I represent and warrant that I am physically fit enough to participate, and I have no medical condition which would prevent my full participation. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to my participation, and that the Teacher reserves the right to refuse my participation on medical, fitness, or other grounds.
3. I am aware that my participation could result in injury, including but not limited to high blood pressure, fainting, heartbeat disorders, heart attack, stroke, or aggravation of pre-existing injuries. I understand my own physical limitations and am sufficiently self-aware to stop or modify my participation before becoming injured or aggravating a 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, that I may incur as a result of my participation, including those which may result from the negligence of the Teacher.
5. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waive any “Claim” I may have against the Teacher, its employees, independent contractors, assistants, or agents (each a “Released Party”), that I may sustain as a result of participating in the Activities, even if the Claim arises from the negligence of a Released Party or anyone else.
6. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all Released Parties from any loss, cost, or liability incurred in defending any Claim made by me or anyone on my behalf.
7. “Claim” includes but is not limited to any and all liabilities, claims, demands, expenses, legal actions, rights of action for damages, personal injury, mental suffering, emotional distress, property damage, or death that I, my spouse, children, or unborn child may suffer in connection with participation in any Activity.
8. I, my heirs, or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue any Released Party for any Claim caused by negligence or other acts.
9. Important Notice About Professional Role: I understand that while Josephine Albrecht is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Maryland, she is acting solely in the role of yoga teacher during these Activities. Yoga classes, workshops, and retreats are not counseling, psychotherapy, or mental health treatment. Participation is for educational, recreational, and wellness purposes only, and does not establish a therapeutic relationship.