Disclaimer

Barre/Yoga/Pilates/Cardio/Belly Dance/Meditation Classes Liability Waiver

Please read carefully and fill out the Release and Waiver Form (Prior to your FIRST virtual or in-person class) Note: You MUST be 18 years or older to participate in the barre/yoga/pilates/tone&stretch/meditation classes. If you are under 18, you must be directly supervised by an adult older than 18 years old. That adult will also need to complete the waiver. 

This agreement is between Elena, a certified Barre Instructor, a certified Yoga and Meditation teacher, Elena's Barre Low Impact Full Body Workouts EllipticBit LLC and the individual whose name is signed and printed below (herein referred to as the participant).

Once you sign up for any classes offered by Elena's Barre Low Impact Workouts you hereby agree to the following:

1. You are participating in fitness and psychological classes (barre, yoga, pilates, tone&stretch and/or meditation), offered by Elena's Barre, and during which you will receive information and instruction about said fitness and psychological activities. You agree to listen carefully to the instructions, ask questions if something is not clear, let instructor know immediately if you experience pain or any discomfort. You agree to constantly keep breathing, listening to my body and using common sense during the classes. 

2. You recognize that barre, yoga and pilates classes require physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and you are fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. You understand that barre, yoga and pilates include physical movements as well as opportunity for relaxation, stress, re-education and relief of muscular tension. Asana (yogic posture) means posture easily held. If at any time during the barre, yoga, pilates, or restorative stretching class you feel dizzy or any discomfort or strain gently come out of the posture. You may rest at any time during the classes and take water breaks whenever you need.

During the meditation session(s) you recognize that you may also choose to do physical movement, such as sitting, standing, dancing and walking meditation. You represent and warrant that you have no physical or mental health condition that would prevent your safe participation in meditation classes.

3. You understand that Barre, Yoga, Pilates, Cardio, Belly Dance and Meditation classes are not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga and barre are not recommended and are not safe under certain medical conditions, such as cardiac disease and high blood pressure. You should consult a physician prior to beginning any activity program, including yoga, barre, pilates, tone&stretch or prior to changing your diet. You recognize that it is your responsibility to notify your teacher of pregnancy, any serious illness or injury before each yoga/barre/pilates/cardio/belly dance/meditation class. You affirm that you alone are responsible to decide whether to practice yoga and/or barre. You hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that you have now or hereafter may have against Elena Wilson and Elena's Barre Low Impact Full Body Workouts EllipticBit LLC, and the owner and its members. 

2. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the barre, yoga, pilates, belly dance and meditation classes, you agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known and unknown, which you might incur as a result of participating in the programs. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the fitness and/or meditation classes, you knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waive any claim you may have against Elena Wilson Elena's Barre Low Impact Full Body Workouts EllipticBit LLC, the class instructor, the owner and its members or the leaseholder of the building for injuries or damages, injury, including death that you may sustain as a result of participating in these fitness/meditation classes or workshops held at Elena's Barre EllipticBit LLC.

4. You understand that it is your responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding your participation in any fitness or meditation class at Elena's Barre. You represent and warrant that you are physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent your full participation in the fitness (barre, yoga, pilates, tone&stretch) and meditation classes.

6. In the event that you should require medical care or treatment as a result of performing this activity, you agree to assume all costs and be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. You are aware and understand that you should carry my own health insurance.

7. You, your heirs or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Elena Wilson, a certified fitness and meditation instructor and Elena's Barre Low Impact Full Body Workouts EllipticBit LLC for any injury or death caused by your voluntary participation in the fitness classes. This term remains in effect when and after you terminate your membership, subscription and classes at Elena's Barre. 

8. You have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. You voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above. This agreement remains in effect for as long as you participate in any fitness classes offered by Elena's Barre and its members.