1. Yoga can be an energetic practice that focuses on flowing each movement to your breath to build heat, increase flexibility, and strengthen your body.

2. By choosing to participate in my yoga classes, you voluntarily assume all risk of damage or injury that may occur as a student in my yoga classes and affirm that you alone are responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. The below guidelines may help you reduce your risk of injury:
• Listen to and follow instructions carefully.
• Breathe smoothly and continuously as you move and stretch. Do not hold your breath or strain to attain any position.
• Ease into poses and respect your body’s abilities and limits.
• Don’t perform poses or movements that are painful or that you think may be painful.

*If you are PREGNANT, YOU MUST consult your health care provider BEFORE participating. By signing below, you affirm that you have your physician's consent to practice. You agree to ask the instructor prior and/or during the session about ways to modify your practice, if you are unsure.

3. Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. By agreeing below, you affirm your good health and physical condition to participate in yoga. If you are pregnant, become pregnant or are post-natal or post-surgical, your signature verifies that you have your physician's approval to participate.

4. Awareness is fundamental to the practice of yoga. It is your responsibility as a student to LISTEN TO YOUR BODY and monitor each activity to determine whether it is appropriate for you to participate. You are primarily responsible for your safety and well-being. If you experience any pain or discomfort, you will discontinue the activity and ask for support from the instructor.

5. By accepting below, you release and discharge Love & Asana®, Tiffany Lord and any Love & Asana® instructors from any and all claims, demands, and actions of any nature, whether present or future, anticipated or unanticipated, known or unknown, that result from the undersigned’s participation in yoga classes or practice of yoga outside of class.

By entering my name below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the content of this YOGA INFORMED CONSENT & GENERAL RELEASE WAIVER.