Sample Yoga Teacher Liability Waiver

So I'm going to be teaching Yoga & Zumba at a conference in Jasper at the end of the month and have been asked to provide my own liability waivers. One of the instructors was able to snag one for Zumba for me from GoodLife Fitness, but I had to come up with my own for Yoga. There are hardly any good ones to be found online, if at all! So I copied this right out of my YogaWorks Teacher Training Manual and thought I would post it here because I figured that I can't be the only yoga teacher searching for a sample liability waiver. So here it is! I hope you find it useful.

Agreement of Release and Waiver of Liability

Student Waiver Agreement

I _______________________ (print name) understand that yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, adjust the posture and ask for support from the teacher. I will continue to breathe smoothly.

Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or hereafter may have against Maria (Timmie) Wanechko.

________________________ Signature of student, parent or guardian

________________________ Date

Remember friends, that waivers are not intended as a substitute for liability insurance coverage!