HEARTFULNESS INSTITUTE

Release & Waiver of Liability

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled in classes offered by Heartfulness Institute along with my child, if applicable, at the Heartfulness Institute location in the Fairfield Common Mall in Beavercreek, Ohio (referred to as "Center or Venue" in rest of the document). I agree that while I and/or my child are in the premises of the Center, I agree to follow all the rules and regulations of the facility. I agree to participate voluntarily in the meditation sessions (Heartspeak, Heartfulness and Natural Path Meditation) and/or Yoga or Tai Chi classes offered by the Heartfulness Institute (referred to as “Institute” in rest of the document). 

I understand that yoga/Tai Chi, Dance class includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress reduction and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, discontinue the activity, and ask for support from the instructor. I assume full responsibility for any and all damages, which may incur through participation.

Yoga/Tai Chi is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga/Tai Chi is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. By signing, I affirm that a licensed physician has verified my good health and physical condition to participate in such a fitness program. In addition, I will make the instructor aware of any medical conditions or physical limitations before class. If I am pregnant, become pregnant or I am post-natal or post-surgical, my signature verifies that I have my physician's approval to participate. I also affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga/Tai Chi and participation is at my own risk. I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or may have hereafter against HI and its affiliates for this event. 

The following clause is applicable if child is participating in activities:

I acknowledge and agree that it is okay for my child to experience relaxation at the beginning and/or end of the class. If you wish to opt your child out of the class, ; if you agree that it is all right for your child to participate in a 5 minute relaxation session.

MEDICAL SERVICES

I hereby agree that I am responsible for my child’s and my own medical needs including over-the-counter or prescription medications. I agree that if I / child suffer illness or injury, the Institute’s functionaries / designated volunteers can, at my cost, arrange medical treatment, including arrangements for emergency medical transportation and services, as deemed, in their sole discretion, essential for my safety.  The Institute is authorized to share my/child’s personal medical information, if available, with the emergency medical services.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE

In consideration of being accepted as a practitioner for this meditation practice, Yoga, Tai Chi, I assume all risk of damage, injury, theft, loss of property or other loss that may occur to me while volunteering, practicing meditation, exercising, volunteering or working at the meditation center, as well as risks associated with being at the venue where the meditation session is held. I have read and agree to the Institute’s “Facility Use Policies” (attached hereto) which are applied for my benefit and safety. I hereby agree that I will not make a claim against the Institute, nor its officers, directors, prefects, functionaries, agents or volunteers (individually or collectively “Released Party”), for injury or damage related to (i) my participation in these activities, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not, and however caused, by any Released Party, or (iii) the condition of the venue where these activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the activities. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Released Party in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release. 

The undersigned practitioner releases the Institute, the owners of the venue, any of the Institute’s officers, directors, caretakers, prefects, employees, members, agents, contractors or volunteers from liability and responsibility for any injury, property damage or loss of any kind incurred by the practitioner / child while the practitioner/child is at the meditation venue,  (individual or group meditation) or Institute related activity, and shall hold the Institute harmless and agree to indemnify the Institute from any and all liabilities. 

PARTIAL INVALIDITY

In the event that any provision contained in this agreement is deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement is determined to be unlawful of otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, so long as the clause severed does not affect the intent of the parties. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS.  I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND HEARTFULNESS INSTITUTE AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

This waiver and release of liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.  

 I confirm that I am over the age of 18 years, sound mind and am voluntarily availing the services offered and participating in activities, including doing meditation, at the Center of my free will. I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the programs/events/sessions being conducted prior to signing it and I agree that this release will be binding upon my heirs, next of kin, assigns, executors, administrators, successors, guardians and personal representatives, and sign it of my own free will.  I agree that accepting or signing this agreement electronically is binding.