I am participating in yoga classes, workshops, exercise and healing arts activities (collectively, the “Activities”) offered by Yoga Changes LLC. All of such offerings, shall be considered “Activities.”

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By electronically signing or otherwise accepting and agreeing to this Release and Waiver of Liability (this “Release”), you expressly acknowledge that the use of the facilities, classes, Yoga Changes LLC may involve strength, flexibility, aerobic, cardio, and/or other exercises, soft tissue manipulation or manual adjustments which may include the instructor, assistant guiding your body to a pose or specific movement, all of which can be potentially hazardous activities that naturally involve the risk of injury to you, whether you or someone else cause it, and you understand and voluntarily accept this risk.

 

In addition, you represent that you are (and at all times moving forward, when taking classes or receiving instruction by or through Yoga Changes) in good health and have no disability, impairment, injury, disease or ailment that would prevent you from safely engaging in active or passive exercise or soft tissue manipulation or which would cause increased risk of injury or adverse health consequences as a result of engaging in active or passive exercise.

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1. I recognize that I must be in adequate physical and mental health to participate in the Activities. I warrant and represent that I am in adequate physical and mental health to participate in the Activities. And I further acknowledge and understand that it is my duty to notify my Yoga Changes teacher in advance of each and every class of any changes in your good health standing. Please inform your Yoga Changes teacher in advance of each class if you prefer not to receive manual adjustments.  Failure to do so will be deemed implied consent to receive manual adjustments in a class.

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2. 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, including those which may result from the negligence of Yoga Changes LLC.

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3. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any “Claim” (as defined below) I may have against Yoga Changes LLC., its owners, managers, teachers, instructors, workshop presenters, employees, independent contractors and staff (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 any Released Party or anyone else. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless each Released Party from any loss, cost, 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 negligence of any Released Party or anyone else. “Claim” includes but is 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 spouse, children or unborn child may suffer (including any legal fees or expenses) in connection with participation in any Activity.

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4. I 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. I intend that this paragraph 5 shall be binding upon my heirs and representatives.

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5. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of California and all actions, suits, claims and proceedings relating to this agreement shall be exclusively brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Los Angeles. In case any provision of this agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall not affect any other provision of this agreement and this agreement shall be construed as if such provision had never been contained herein. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I voluntarily and knowingly agree to the terms and conditions stated herein. I am aware that by signing this agreement, 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.