I am delighted to have you as a yoga student! The following information will help you get the most out of your yoga classes and clarify my role as a yoga teacher. Please read and sign below:

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1. I am a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and have completed a thorough professional training in yoga instruction. Yoga is much more than physical exercise; it is a transformational practice that integrates body, mind and spirit. Yoga is a way of encountering and releasing physical, mental and emotional tensions to arrive at deeper levels of relaxation and awareness.

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2. All exercise programs involve a risk of injury. By choosing to participate in my yoga classes, you voluntarily assume a certain risk of injury. The following guidelines will help you reduce your risk of injury:

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• Listen to and follow my instructions carefully

• Breathe smooth and continuously as you move and stretch

• Do not hold your breath or strain in any position

• Work gently, respecting your body’s abilities and limits

• Don’t perform postures or movements that are painful

• Ask me if you are unsure how to perform a certain movement

• Menstruating women should not practice inverted postures

• Pregnant women must consult their health care provider before enrolling in class

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3. It is always advisable to consult your physician before embarking on any exercise program.  

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4. Awareness is fundamental to the practice of yoga. It is your responsibility as a student to monitor each activity and determine whether it is appropriate for you to participate. Though I am your teacher, you remain primarily responsible for your safety and well being.