I understand that High Mountain Healing Retreat includes physical activities including but not limited to yoga, hiking and soaking in hot springs.. Participation in yoga class includes but is not limited to, participation in meditation techniques, yogic breathing techniques, and performing various yoga postures. Yoga postures, or asanas, are designed to exercise every part of the body― stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. They also work on the internal organs, glands and nerves. Yoga incorporates sustained stretching to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility. Yoga is an individual experience. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I understand the inherent hazards and risks associated with hiking, transportation of equipment related to the activities, and traveling to and from activity sites, in which I am about to engage. Inherent hazards and risks include but are not limited to: Risk of injury including the potential for permanent disability and death. All "acts of nature," including but not limited to avalanches, rock falls, inclement weather, thunder and lighting, severe and or varied wind, temperature, and other weather conditions. Risks associated with crossing, climbing, or down-climbing of rock, snow and/or ice. Risks associated with river crossings or fordings. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction of my own or others' equipment, which may have been rented, borrowed, or personally owned. 

 

My own negligence and/or the negligence of others. Cold weather and heat-related injuries and illnesses including but not limited to frost bite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration. Attack by or encounter with insects, reptiles, and/or animals. Accidents or illnesses occurring in remote places where there are no available medical facilities. My sense of balance, physical coordination, and ability to follow instructions. I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I understand the inherent hazards and risks associated with activities in outdoor pools. These hazards and risks may include but are not limited to: Drowning or being injured in the hot springs pools. Suffering a stroke, seizure, cardiac event, or other medical emergency from being in hot water. Hot Springs may be dangerous to certain individuals with chronic health problems, pregnant women, and persons taking certain prescription medications or intoxicants; these persons should consult with their physicians before using hot springs facilities. Slipping, tripping, or falling on wet surfaces at the hot springs may result in injury.

My signature acknowledges I understand that in yoga class, hiking or soaking in hot springs, I will progress at my own pace. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, adjust the posture and ask for support from the yoga teacher (the “Teacher”). I will continue to breathe smoothly. If at any point I feel overexertion or fatigue during yoga, hiking or soaking in hot springs, I will respect my body’s limitations and cease the activity. Yoga or soaking in hot springs is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga, hiking or soaking in hot springs is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions.

 

I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice in these activities.High Mountain Healing Retreat is aware of the risks of exposure to the novel coronavirus and of contracting COVID-19. Since High Mountain Healing Retreat is open to use by other individuals, I understand that there is a risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 from other individuals.

By agreeing to these terms and signing my name below, I acknowledge that participation yoga, hiking or soaking in hot springs exposes me to a possible risk of personal injury or exposure to the novel coronavirus. I am fully aware of this risk. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during any yoga class. I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns as follows: I (a) irrevocably WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY Teacher and Full Circle Yoga LLC, Soul Tribe Yoga Collective and each of their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives and agents for my death, disability, illness, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind, including but not limited to exposure to the novel coronavirus or contracting COVID-19, which hereafter may occur to me, including my traveling to and from Blazing Mountain Retreat Center and INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND AGREE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph as to any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation these activities.I further acknowledge and agree that I shall not now or at any time in the future bring any legal action against Teacher and/or Full Circle Yoga LLC, Soul Tribe Yoga Collective, and that this waiver is binding on me, my heirs, my spouse, my children, my legal representatives, my successors and my assigns.

 

My signature verifies that I am physically fit to participate yoga, hiking or soaking in hot springs. If I am pregnant or become pregnant or am postnatal, my signature verifies that I am participating in these activities with my doctor’s full approval. I realize that I am participating in these activities at my own risk. The Student Waiver Agreement shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I acknowledge that this Student Waiver Agreement form will be used by the persons or entities being released in the yoga classes and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities in said classes. I hereby certify that I have read this document. I am aware that this is a release of liability as well as a contract and I sign it of my own free will.