A. Participant fully understands that he/she is engaging in physical exercise, including the use of exercise facilities and receiving instructions from Andiappan Yoga Community (AYC) members, which may cause possible injury to him/her. He/she hereby agrees that he/she is voluntarily participating in physical exercise, the use of Center facilities and receiving instructions from AYC members and that he/she is assuming all risks of injury to him/her on account of these activities. It is further agreed that AYC will not perform and is not responsible for any evaluation of participant’s physical condition to which may help to identify risk factors contradicting to any physical exercise prior to his/her starting or continuing an exercise activity.

B. Participant hereby warrants, represents and agrees that he/she has no physical disability, impairment, or ailment preventing him/her from engaging in any exercise activity, or that will be detrimental to his/her health, safety, comfort or physical condition, or that of others. It is always advisable and AYC recommends the participant to consult his/her physician before undertaking a yoga exercise program if the participant considers necessary.

C. Participant hereby agrees to waive any and all claims or right he/she might otherwise have against AYC including but not limited to the right to sue AYC, its members, teachers, volunteers or agents, for any injuries or claims whatsoever.

D. Participant has carefully read this waiver and release and fully understands this is a full release of any and future claims against AYC for any injury or risk of injury resulting from activities whatsoever while attending center facilities. Participant further agrees to fully release AYC from any liability for any loss or theft of personal property.

E. I grant my permission to AYC and Asana – International Yoga Journal to use any photos or videos taken of me during AYC yoga classes and or events, as well as any written comments about AYC yoga classes and or events for marketing or publicity purposes in print and web without receiving payment for those images or written comments.