Student Welcome & Liability Waiver Welcome to our yoga community! Cathy Cassetta Yoga, LLC (“we,” “us,” or the “Studio”) is dedicated to offering warm, welcoming, and accessible yoga for all ages, bodies, and levels of experience. Because yoga is a physical practice, we want to ensure you stay safe and supported. Please review and sign this friendly agreement before your first class, workshop, or event (whether online via Zoom or in person). 1. Listening to Your Body Yoga is a personal journey. We care about your well-being and encourage you to practice at your own comfortable pace.

• Your Health:
  By joining, you confirm that you are in good physical and mental health to participate. If you have any medical conditions, injuries, or are pregnant, please consult your doctor before starting.
• Your Practice:
  You know your body best. Please listen to your physical limits, move mindfully, and feel free to modify or stop any pose to avoid injury.
• Instructor Rights: To keep everyone safe, the Studio reserves the right to respectfully decline your participation in a class if we feel it may conflict with your health or safety.

2. Understanding the Risks While we always prioritize a safe environment, physical movement naturally carries some inherent risks.

• You acknowledge that participating in yoga—including online classes and in-person private sessions or workshops—can involve physical exertion.
• This can occasionally lead to muscle strains, changes in blood pressure, dizziness, or aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
• By signing below, you acknowledge that you voluntarily choose to participate and assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages that might occur during our activities.

3. Release and Waiver To allow us to continue offering these classes, we must include standard legal protections:

• Waiver of Claims:
  You knowingly and voluntarily release, waive, and promise not to sue Cathy Cassetta Yoga, LLC, its owners, teachers, staff, independent contractors, or our venue landlords from any claims, injuries, or liabilities.
• Negligence:
  This waiver applies even if the claim arises from the standard negligence or carelessness of the Studio or anyone hosting the class.
• Indemnification:
  You agree to cover any legal costs if you, or someone on your behalf, attempts to bring a legal claim against us regarding your participation.

4. Community Health & Wellness We ask that all students respect the health of our community. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing a fever, or showing symptoms of a contagious illness, please stay home and join us online instead. 5. Media, Photo & Video Release We love sharing the joy of our yoga community! From time to time, we may take photos or videos during classes or events to use on our website or social media. By signing, you give us permission to use your image if it appears in these recordings.

• Opt-Out Choice:
  
If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, simply initial the opt-out box below, and we will happily ensure you are kept out of any media.
☐  Check here if you wish to OPT OUT of photos and videos.

6. General Legal Terms This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any legal discussions will take place in a court in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California. If a court finds any specific line in this waiver invalid, the rest of the agreement will still remain fully in effect. Acknowledgment & Signature
I have carefully read this Welcome and Liability Waiver and certify that I understand and agree to its contents. I am signing it freely and voluntarily. I recognize that by signing, I am giving up certain legal rights to bring a lawsuit against Cathy Cassetta Yoga, LLC. ____________________________________
Student Name (Printed) ____________________________________
Student Signature ____________________________________
Date If under 18 years of age:
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Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian