VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION Welcome! We are thrilled that you are here to move with us. But before you begin your first session, we need you to clearly understand the risks of participating in our yoga, pilates, and dance classes and of receiving massage therapy, agree that you are voluntarily participating and cannot sue us if something goes wrong, and that if you injure someone else while you are here, then you are responsible for those costs. We will refer to Kahlena Movement Studio Inc. o/a Core Body Yoga and Pilates as “us,” “CoreBody,” or “we” and we’ll refer to you as “you.” PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, UNDERSTAND FULLY, AND ASK QUESTIONS IF ANYTHING IS UNCLEAR. YOU ARE ABOUT TO SIGN AWAY SOME OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT. In consideration for us allowing you to participate in the classes and services offered at CoreBody, you agree as follows: 1. The Risks of What We Are Doing Together. You understand that participating in the classes and services that we offer at CoreBody are activities that have inherent risks, some of which are more obvious than others. These risks can result in serious harm and injuries that could change your quality of life and in very rare and extreme circumstances may even result in death. Risks of these activities include but are not limited to the following: 1.1. Risks of movement, yoga, dance, and mat pilates classes: muscle pulls, tears, and strains; sprained or broken bones; injuries from falling such as bruising or cuts; dizziness; fainting; feeling tired; erratic behavior by other students resulting in collision with other students. 1.2. Risks of reformer pilates classes: in addition to the risks outlined in Section 1.1 above, reformer pilates classes can result in cuts, bruises, or other injuries if the reformer machines break or are used improperly. 1.3. Risks of massage therapy: improper massage technique resulting in bruising, cuts, or other skeletomuscular injuries; dizziness; high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risks such as heart attack or stroke. 1.4. Risks of shiatsu therapy. improper shiatsu massage technique resulting in bruising, cuts, or other skeletomuscular injuries; dizziness; high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risks such as heart attack or stroke. 1.5. Risks of prenatal yoga. This section of the document applies only to women who are pregnant, have recently become pregnant or think that they may be pregnant (together, “Pregnant”). Practicing yoga while Pregnant comes with its own risks that you should be aware of before participating. It is understood that all of the risks of practicing yoga outlined in section 1.1 above apply equally to practicing yoga while Pregnant. In addition to these risks, practicing yoga while Pregnant can result in failed pregnancy, birth defects and enhanced nausea. You understand that CoreBody offers a wide range of movement modalities and that any time you are moving your body there are certain cardiovascular and skeletomuscular risks. You agree to progress at your own pace and inform the instructor if at any time you feel unwell or unable to perform a movement safely. 2. Medical Advice. You acknowledge that you will consult with a physician prior to your participation in the Classes and/or Massage Therapy at CoreBody or that you are certain that your medical and fitness levels are sufficient for you to participate. You acknowledge that massage therapy is not a substitute for medical care and that it is recommended that you work with your primary caregiver for any condition that you may have. Massage therapy is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or illness. 3. Voluntary Assumption of Risk. Having read this Waiver and being fully aware of the risks of participating in the Classes and/or Massage Therapy, your signature at the bottom of this Waiver and your participation in the Classes and/or Massage Therapy illustrates your voluntary participation and assumption of the risks of doing so. 4. Release, Waiver, and Indemnity. You hereby release Kahlena Movement Studio Inc., CoreBody Pilates and Yoga, any affiliate of the foregoing and each of their respective partners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any liability and damages arising from loss or damage to property and personal injuries or death, however caused including out of negligence of the Released Parties, during your participation in the Classes and/or Massage Therapy. You are releasing the Released Parties at your own risk and you agree to forfeit any and all forms of legal recourse which may be available to you, including but not limited to any form of damages, as a result of your participation in the Classes and/or Massage Therapy. You agree that these provisions above apply to you, your family, heirs, executors and anyone else who may be able to bring a legal action on your behalf in the future. You hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from your participation in the Classes and/or Massage Therapy. 5. Other Terms. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of British Columbia. If any provisions of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions in the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. The headings used in this Agreement are for stylistic purposes only and none of the content in the headings are intended to be legally binding. I HAVE READ THIS VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (THE “WAIVER”) AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ITS TERMS. I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I AM GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE.
