Liability Waiver
I hereby agree to the following:
1. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved in practicing yoga and yoga-related modalities at the Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association (SIYA) Community Yoga Program.
2. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in group or private yoga classes, workshops, and retreats offered by Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association (SIYA) Community Yoga Program.
3. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition(s) that would prevent my full participation in group or private yoga classes, workshops and retreats offered by SIYA Community Yoga Program.
4. In consideration for being permitted to participate in group or private yoga classes, workshops and retreats provided by Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association, I agree to assume full responsibility and, on behalf of myself and, to the extent permitted law, my spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and other persons or entities acting or purporting to act on my behalf, hereby generally and completely release, acquit, and forever discharge and release Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association, its owners, officers, directors, employees, instructors and representatives (the Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association parties) from any and all liability for any risks, illnesses, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of my participation, which shall include, but not be limited to, being exposed to, or contracting COVID-19. In further consideration thereof, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against the Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association parties for any illnesses, injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of my participation.
5. I understand and fully expect that SIYA trained instructors will have limited knowledge and experience for adapting yoga to special health conditions and that I am responsible for seeking special medical advice for my own pre-existing or new conditions.
6. I will not engage in any inappropriate conduct or conduct which is in violation of this Agreement of Release and Waiver which could result in injury or illness to myself or others.
7. In further consideration of my participation in classes offered by Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association (SIYA) Community Yoga Program, I hereby release the Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association parties from any and all liability related to any loss, theft or damage of any of my personal property.
8. I agree that this Agreement of Release and Waiver shall be governed by the laws of SASKATCHEWAN and if any conflict arises between me and Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association, I will attempt to resolve the conflict in good faith through mediation before submitting my dispute to binding arbitration.
9. I acknowledge that Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association (SIYA) Community Yoga Program is a program operated through Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association Inc. and that in addition to offering free yoga activities, provides SIYA certified teachers the opportunity to gain teaching experience.
10. I give Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association the express permission to take and use photos and videos of my likeness.
11. I understand that I must sign the liability waiver for each Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association Community Yoga Program class by pre-registering ahead of time on the SIYA website.
12. I understand that I am not permitted to share my login credentials or the Zoom class access code links with anyone who has not signed the waiver and that my sharing of the access code will result in immediate and permanent termination from the program.
13. I understand that the Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association Community Yoga Program is a free service offered by SIYA for beginners who are readily able to stand and sit on the floor. Chair yoga and prental yoga are not being offered at this time.
14. I understand and give my consent for the Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association to contact me by email regarding class cancellations, follow-up feedback survey, and other SIYA related information.
I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents and voluntarily agree to all of the terms and conditions.