Class Policies

Scope of Practice

I am committed to serving you, a participant in my space, faithfully while staying in my professional scope of practice and respecting both of our limitations, boundaries and unique qualities.

Qualifications

I am not a doctor or any other kind of medical professional. I cannot diagnose, prescribe, “fix” or heal you.

My formal qualifications allow me to instruct postural Hatha Yoga, breathing exercises in the form of Yoga Pranayama, meditation techniques and tools for self study.

Other services I offer are based solely on research I’ve done, or on my personal, anecdotal experience. I make no claims towards the efficacy, benefits or authenticity of any system outside of proven traditional yogic practices.

Yoga Claims and Benefits

I feel that yoga is a complementary wellness modality to regular medical care, including physicals and other preventative care with a physician, working with a therapist or counselor and exercise and bodywork with qualified fitness professionals, physical therapists and massage therapists. Yoga is not a replacement for any of these services and has a much higher chance for producing positive results when supported by these practices.

I do not believe that yoga practice will fix your problems, body or mind, mostly because I don’t believe any of those things are broken.

Yoga, above all else, is a system of re-framing your relationship to the world around you. It is about learning to be at peace in life (and within yourself) by accepting that all states of existence are valid and sometimes a necessary means for growth. The goal of practice less about “becoming better” and more about recognizing that we are deeply connected to our universe and every other being within it. This state of unity helps us recognize the value of selfless service to others and the freedom of being less attached to outcomes and expectations of how things ‘should be’.

When we focus on gratitude for our experience we often find that life feels easier and more enjoyable, even if our circumstances have not changed. This is not yoga fixing or healing you: this is self acceptance and unconditional love that you’ve  always possessed, but forgot how to access.

I promise to never promote unproven benefits of yoga, meditation or any other discipline or area of study that I may discuss.

Yoga Safety

The yoga I teach is slow and gentle, but not entirely without risk.

Movement, physical activity, exercise and similar disciplines that “yoga” may fall under are potentially dangerous activities that carry and inherent risk of injury. It is advised to have the guidance of a qualified medical professional before beginning any exercise, movement or yoga program.

A Waiver of Liability must be filled out and returned before attending class for the first time. Find out more here.

Private Lesson Cancellation Policy

Life tends to surprise us with unexpected changes. I aim to take a compassionate stance with my private lessons and offer a flexible cancellation plan for all students that allows a full refund of your appointment fee when you cancel at least 24 hours before our lesson.

Classes that are cancelled at least 12 hours before our lesson are eligible for a 50% cash refund or issued a full class credit for another date of your choice. Any appointment cancelled less than 6 hours before class is *only* eligible for a partial class credit.

Exceptions to this policy are made on a case-by-case basis, solely at my discretion.

This policy applies to private lessons only. If you can’t make a group class that you’ve paid for, contact me to get a refund or apply the cost to a future class.