RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

(“Release Agreement”)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE

TO:

THE LAB YOGA VICTORIA LTD. and THE LAB YOGA WESTSHORE LTD., and their respective directors, officers, employees, instructors, contractors, agents, volunteers, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”).

1. DEFINITIONS

“Yoga and Fitness Activities” includes all classes, workshops, trainings, events, programs and services provided, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasees, including but not limited to:

• Yoga classes (including heated/hot classes)
  
  

• Fitness, strength, mobility, breathwork, meditation, and wellness sessions
  
  

• Workshops and teacher trainings
  
  

• In-person studio activities
  
  

• Activities in public or offsite locations within British Columbia
  
  

• Online or virtual classes delivered via video or electronic platforms
  
  

• Use of studio facilities, equipment, props, and amenities

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I acknowledge that participation in Yoga and Fitness Activities is physically strenuous and involves inherent risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to:

• Muscle strains, sprains, tears or joint injuries
  
  

• Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
  
  

• Slips, trips and falls
  
  

• Heat exhaustion, dehydration, dizziness or fainting (including in heated classes)
  
  

• Psychological or emotional stress
  
  

• Illness or exposure to communicable conditions
  
  

• Property damage or loss
  
  

• Serious injury or death
  

I understand that injuries may result from my own actions or inactions, the actions of others, the condition of the facilities, equipment used, or the NEGLIGENCE of the Releasees, including any failure to take reasonable steps to safeguard me.

I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS.

3. HEALTH REPRESENTATION

I confirm that:

• I am physically fit to participate.
  
  

• I have consulted a physician if I have any medical concerns or pre-existing conditions.
  
  

• I will not participate if I am experiencing symptoms of illness or contagious disease.
  
  

• I will immediately stop participating and inform an instructor if I feel pain, dizziness, discomfort, or distress.
  
  

• I will update the Releasees regarding any changes in my medical condition.
  

I understand that instructors are not medical professionals and are not diagnosing or treating medical conditions.

4. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being permitted to participate, I hereby:

• WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS against the Releasees
  
  

• RELEASE the Releasees from liability for any injury, death, property damage or loss
  
  

• AGREE NOT TO SUE the Releasees
  

for any cause whatsoever, including NEGLIGENCE, breach of contract, breach of statutory duty (including duties under the Occupiers Liability Act of British Columbia), or any other legal theory.

5. INDEMNITY

I agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY the Releasees from any claims brought by third parties arising from my conduct while participating in Yoga and Fitness Activities.

6. PERSONAL PROPERTY

I acknowledge that the Releasees are not responsible for the safekeeping of my personal belongings.

7. MEDIA RELEASE

I grant permission to the Releasees to photograph or record me during participation in Yoga and Fitness Activities and to use such images or recordings for promotional, marketing, or educational purposes, without compensation.

If I do not wish to be photographed or recorded, I will notify the studio in writing prior to participation.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia.

Any litigation shall be brought exclusively in the courts of British Columbia.

9. BINDING EFFECT

This Agreement shall be binding upon me, my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM AWARE I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.

Signature: __________________________
Name: __________________________
Date: __________________________