Yoga & Pilates Studio Waiver template

[Your Business Name] — Class Release, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement

Please read this agreement carefully before you sign it. When you sign, you give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue.

1. The activity

I want to take part in yoga, pilates, barre, meditation, and related classes and workshops provided by [Your Business Name] (the "Business"). This includes the use of its facilities, equipment, and services (together, the "Activity").

2. Risks I accept

I understand that the Activity has inherent risks that cannot be removed completely, even when everyone is careful. These risks include, but are not limited to:

• muscle strains, joint injuries, and overstretching;
• dizziness, dehydration, or heat illness, especially in heated classes;
• falls from balance poses, reformers, or other equipment;
• injury from props such as blocks, straps, and bolsters;
• injury from hands-on adjustments by an instructor.

These risks can cause minor injury, serious injury, permanent disability, or death, and damage to or loss of property. I choose to accept all of these risks, both known and unknown.

3. My responsibilities

I agree to:

• listen to my body, rest when I need to, and modify any pose that does not feel right;
• tell my instructor about injuries, pregnancy, or medical conditions before class;
• drink enough water, especially before heated classes;
• use studio equipment only as instructed.

4. My health

I confirm that I am in good health and that I have no physical or medical condition that makes the Activity unsafe for me, or that I have asked a doctor and have permission to take part. I will tell staff about any condition that could affect my safety. If I am pregnant or recovering from an injury or surgery, I confirm that a doctor has approved my participation.

5. Hands-on adjustments

Instructors may offer gentle hands-on adjustments. My answer to the adjustment question below records my choice. I can change my mind at any time by telling the instructor.

6. Release of liability

To the fullest extent the law allows, I release, waive, and discharge the Business and its owners, employees, instructors, contractors, volunteers, and agents (the "Released Parties") from all claims, demands, and liability for injury, illness, death, or loss of or damage to property that arise from my participation in the Activity. This includes claims caused by the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties. This release does not apply to gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

7. Indemnity

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, that result from my actions, my breach of this agreement, or my violation of the rules.

8. Medical treatment

If I am injured or become ill, I authorize the Business to call for and arrange emergency medical treatment for me. I understand that the Business is not responsible for the cost of that treatment, and I agree to pay it.

9. Photos and video

I agree that the Business may take photos or video during the Activity that may include me, and may use them for its marketing without payment to me. I may ask the Business in writing to stop new uses of my image.

10. General terms

This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as the law of the place where the Activity takes place allows. If any part of it is found invalid, the rest stays in full force. This agreement binds me, my heirs, and my legal representatives. It is the entire agreement between me and the Business about these matters.

I have read this agreement. I understand it, and I sign it voluntarily. I understand that I give up substantial rights by signing it, including my right to sue.