INFORMED CONSENT WAIVER

The purpose of this consent is to inform you about what to expect from our yoga session(s) and to explain my role as your teacher. I am trained to use a range of tools (postures, breath work, meditation, visualization and sound healing).  You will be guided through body practices which will require your physical and mental attention. The practices are designed to be safe and comfortable. The practices are not intended to be a rigorous workout, but depending on your fitness level and previous experience, you may find parts of the practice challenging.  There exists the possibility of adverse reactions during sessions. These include, and are not limited to abnormal blood pressure, fainting, disorders of heartbeat, and in rare instances, heart attack, stroke or death. Every effort has been made to minimize these risks. Other symptoms which may arise include, but are not limited to, back/neck/joint pain, irregular heart rhythm, tightness or pressure in your chest, unusual shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness and the like. If at any point you feel any of these symptoms, overexertion or fatigue, you agree to respect your own body's limitations and to rest immediately before continuing. Your signature below indicates that you recognize that yoga requires physical exertion and that you are fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. 

Your signature below indicates that you understand that it is your sole responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in a yoga program. You represent and warrant that you are physically fit enough and have no medical conditions which would prevent your safe participation in yoga practices as described above.  

By signing your name below, you acknowledge that participation in yoga sessions exposes you to a possible risk of personal injury. You are fully aware of this risk and you consent to participate in sessions with Shonali Banerjee. Furthermore, you hereby release Shonali Banerjee from any and all liability, negligence, or other claims, arising from, or in any way connected with your participation in sessions with Shonali. Your signature acknowledges that you shall not now, or at any time in the future, bring any legal action against Shonali Banerjee and that this waiver is binding on you, your heirs, your spouse, your children, your legal representatives, your successors and your assigns.  Your signature is binding to this liability waiver from this day forth.