Medical Disclaimer for YoBalance
Please read this disclaimer carefully before participating in any yoga classes or activities offered by YoBalance. Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we want to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
By participating in our classes, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
1) Health Declaration
I confirm that:
I am voluntarily participating in yoga, Pilates, fitness, and/or heated (“hot”) classes offered by YoBalance.
I believe I am physically fit and able to participate in these activities.
I have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation, OR I have consulted a medical professional who has confirmed I may take part.
I understand that hot yoga involves exercising in a heated room, which may increase risks such as dehydration, dizziness, heat exhaustion, or aggravation of existing medical conditions.
I agree to disclose relevant medical or physical conditions to YoBalance instructors, including (but not limited to): heart conditions, high or low blood pressure, recent injuries, surgeries, pregnancy, or respiratory issues.
2) Assumption of Risk
I understand and accept that:
Yoga, Pilates, strength training, and fitness activities involve physical exertion and can carry risks of injury.
Hot yoga adds additional heat-related risks.
Injuries may include, but are not limited to: muscle strains, sprains, fainting, dehydration, or more serious complications.
I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating in these activities, whether onsite or offsite.
3) Limitation of Liability
I agree that:
YoBalance, its owners, instructors, and staff are not liable for any injury, illness, or property damage I may sustain while participating in classes, except where caused by YoBalance’s negligence that cannot legally be excluded under the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.
I understand that nothing in this waiver limits YoBalance’s liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any rights that cannot legally be excluded.
4) Instructions, Adjustments & Personal Responsibility
I agree to listen to and follow instructor guidance at all times.
I understand I may decline hands-on adjustments at any time and must inform the instructor if I do not want to be touched.
I accept responsibility for monitoring my own physical condition and agree to stop immediately if I feel pain, faintness, dizziness, or discomfort.
5) Medical Emergency Consent
In the event of an emergency, I consent to YoBalance staff seeking medical assistance on my behalf. I understand that I am responsible for any related costs.
6) Data Protection
I consent to YoBalance securely storing and processing my personal and health information for safety, insurance, and administrative purposes, in accordance with UK GDPR.