SUTRA STUDIO, LLC (hereafter referred to as “SUTRA”) is a community-focused yoga studio intended to foster love, kindness and interconnectedness, and to incite positive transformation within ourselves, our neighborhood, and the places we visit. We care about creating an encouraging space that can be safely enjoyed by all.

I, { STUDENT /GUARDIAN NAME },  hereby agree to the following:

Yoga and other offered activities in-person and/or online (offerings of live or pre-recorded movement practices, on-site and off-site classes and retreats, workshops, meditation, energy and massage therapies) are not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment.

By signing below, I acknowledge, and agree to the following:

1. Practice and participation at and with SUTRA may involve risks, and by participating I accept all risks, even those created by the carelessness, negligence or gross negligence of SUTRA, myself, or anyone else. I recognize that activities may involve physical exertion which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the hazards involved.

2. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in these activities. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition which would prevent my full participation in the activities at SUTRA. A licensed physician has verified my good health and physical condition to participate in activities offered at SUTRA. 

3. I am responsible for maintenance of my own safety and will respect my own personal limits to stop physical activity before I become ill or injured. SUTRA staff may offer hands-on assists and adjustments. It is my responsibility to adequately inform and remind SUTRA staff if I wish not to experience hands-on assistance.

4. I hereby release SUTRA from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, legal actions, or rights of actions for damages, personal injury or death in connection with participation in activities at SUTRA or through SUTRA offerings online or off-site. This extends to any and all of the SUTRA teachers, affiliates, independent contractors, lease facilities, and their respective representatives, directors, officers, agents, employees or volunteer staff.

5. I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive all claims I may have against SUTRA, its owners, sponsors, staff and contractors, for any injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in programs or activities offered at and through SUTRA.

6. I, my heirs and/or legal representatives, forever release, waive discharge and covenant negligence and/or other acts that may arise against SUTRA, its owners, sponsors, staff and contractors.

7. I grant my permission to SUTRA and any transferee or licensee of them, to utilize any photographs, motion pictures, videotapes, recordings and other references or records of activities at SUTRA which may depict, record or refer to me for any purpose (“likeness”), including commercial use by the released parties, their sponsors and their licensees.

8. All payments are non-refundable or transferable for any reason, including, but not limited to extenuating circumstances, illness and injury. The scheduling and content of activities may be changed on occasion as necessitated by schedule and availability based on the mandate of the management staff and contractors of SUTRA.

NEW IN 2020 // COVID19 RELEASE I UNDERSTAND THE RISK: 

• Assumption of Risk The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing.

• SUTRA STUDIO has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however we cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID- 19. Further, engaging in classes (in our studio or off site), working, or visiting our location could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

• By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19. By attending SUTRA in-person offerings the exposure to infection could cause personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.

• I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense of any kind that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance and participation in volunteering or working at SUTRA. I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless SUTRA STUDIO, its employees, agents, and representatives from all claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to the participation in any in-person offerings. I further agree to alert SUTRA STUDIO if I become ill with COVID-19 after my visit, participation in classes or work in the studio as soon as possible.

We take the well-being of our team and community very seriously. Any persons creating inappropriate situations including dangerous, illicit, or sexually suggestive remarks or actions causing a risk to the health and wellbeing of SUTRA or its staff, community or associated entities in jeopardy will be banned from SUTRA and appointments and or memberships will be terminated immediately without refund or credit.

I have fully read and understood the above release and waiver of liability. I fully understand its contents and that by signing it I am obligated to indemnify the parties named for any liability for injury or death of any person and damage to property caused by my negligent or intentional act or omission. I am aware that by signing this agreement, I am waiving certain legal rights I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against SUTRA. I am signing this agreement voluntarily and recognize that my signature serves as complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

If the registrant is under 18 years of age a legal guardian’s signature indicating authorization and agreement to above terms is required.