YOGA TERMS & CONDITIONS
DISCLAIMER
I hereby agree to the following:
When practising Yoga, you will receive many benefits and you will feel a positive affect to your overall health and wellbeing, in addition Yoga can be physically challenging and carries with it risks that cannot entirely be eliminated. These include the risk of personal injury, or the exacerbation of existing injuries or conditions.
I represent and warrant that I am physically fit, and I have no medical condition which would prevent my full participation in this Yoga Class and Connection with Shelley.
I understand that I am participating in the offering of Yoga with Shelley Osman which may include one to one guidance during which I may receive information and instruction about life and various topics.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in Shelley Osman’s Yoga classes, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which might incur as a result of participating in Yoga class offered by Shelley Osman.
In further consideration of being permitted to participate in Yoga and possible one to one guidance, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Shelley Osman for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in these classes.
You understand that it is absolutely normal to experience physical and emotional sensations as part of the process of healing as the effects of rebalancing the body and releasing blockages, stagnant energy and past conditioning and karmas. You may experience arising emotions and will work with these calmly with the guidance Shelley Osman gives you. You understand the effects of Shelley Osman's healing may alleviate suffering and may create positive changes in my life.
Participant rules:
You must act responsibility and sensibly at all times.
You understand that it is your responsibility to consult a physician or doctor where needed.
You will notify Shelley if you are pregnant before the class begins. You understand that you participate fully at your own risk and that of your unborn child/children.
You must not participate if you are under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
Shelley is not qualified to express an opinion that you are fit to safely participate in any yoga sessions.
You must obtain professional or specialist advice from your doctor before participating if you are in any doubt.
Shelley is an accredited teacher and is appropriately qualified, with high standards of teaching and best practice. Where required Shelley may offer suitable modifications or adjustments and practices to suit different levels of experience and ability.
Where you have declared a health condition, please contact Shelley before the class if you would like to request that you are provided with suitable modifications or adjustments wherever possible. Please note, where you are taking part in a pre-recorded class, you will not be able to request specific adjustments or modifications.
Please always let Shelley know before the class if this is your first time practicing yoga or if you are not confident about your experience and/or ability. Where you are taking part in live-streamed classes, please note that the instructor may not be able to see you at all times.
In all classes whether face to face, live streamed remote or pre-recorded remote, always follow Shelley’s safety instructions and listen to your body. Where a movement or class is beyond your experience or ability, feels too difficult for you, or you experience any physical or emotional discomfort, please do not continue.
Listen to your body. Follow any safety instructions or suitable modifications or adjustments to the exercise as instructed.
You will take full and sole responsibility from any liability of loss or damage to personal property associated with the Yoga, guidance and work of Shelley Osman, her heirs or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Shelley Osman or her administrative helpers for any injury or death caused by their negligence or other acts. In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by Shelley, participating in this yoga class is entirely at my own risk.
By accessing and participating in this class you confirm that you have read and understood this disclaimer and the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. You voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above under your own free will.
A risk assessment is carried out for every face to face yoga class.
Class Etiquette
~Please arrive 5 minutes before class is due to start.
~There is ample parking at the village hall but please park with consideration.
~Upon entering the room please remove your shoes.
~If this is your first time attending one of Shelley’s classes, please complete a medical history form here
~If you have attended a class before but have an injury or condition that may affect your practice, please advise Shelley prior to starting the class.
~Please either turn your phone off or place on silent before class starts.
~Wear suitable comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat (mats are provided if you do not have one).
~Feel free to bring a blanket to use at the end of your practice during your relaxation.
~Bring a drink of water as you may become thirsty during and after.
~Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises.
~If you need to leave the class before the end, please inform Shelley.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Class Block Bookings
When you sign up and pay for a block of classes, you are securing your mat space on that specific class each week (e.g every Monday 6-7:30pm), for the duration of the block (the length of the blocks change).
The block of classes are self contained. No refunds are offered if you miss a class. You can not ‘carry over’ missed classes to the next block. If there is space in another class for you to attend as a ‘catch up’ during the same block, you are welcome to do so.
If you cannot attend a class, please do let me know asap in case someone is on the waiting list.
Drop-Ins
Must be pre booked. For Ashtanga a payment of £17 is required, for Yoga For All a payment of £17 is required for a ‘drop in’ yoga class. This payment in non refundable.
Workshops
No refunds are available.
Private Tuition – Group
A non refundable 50% deposit is required on booking your private group tuition. The balance is due at least two weeks prior to the event. If you cancel your booking at least two weeks prior to the event, a full refund will be offered (minus the 50% deposit). If you cancel your private tuition within two weeks before the event, no refund will be offered.
Private Tuition – 1:1
To book a 1:1 full payment is required. no refunds are available.
Cancellation of any Shelley Osman event, workshop, retreat, private booking, or yoga class by Shelley.
Shelley Osman reserves the right to cancel any event, workshop, retreat, private booking, or yoga class held at any venue, at any time and without prior notice. This is also applicable to any third party events being held at the venue of Shelley's choice. Shelley Osman will endeavour to provide as much notice as possible before any cancellation, but this may be due to extreme weather, technical issues at the venue, or any other unforeseen event. In the unlikely event of a cancellation by Shelley Osman, a full refund will be offered, or an alternative booking of the same value, and subject to availability.
If you have any questions please get in touch