Health, Safety & Participation
Your Wellbeing Comes First
- Yoga Σπίτι welcomes people of different ages, backgrounds, experience levels, and physical abilities.
- Yoga and wellness practices can be wonderful tools for movement, relaxation, self-awareness, and wellbeing. At the same time, every body is different, and it is important to practice within your own abilities and circumstances.
Before You Participate
- Please tell your teacher before a session if you have any injury, medical condition, physical limitation, recent surgery, pregnancy, or other circumstance that may affect your ability to participate safely.
- You are responsible for providing accurate and relevant information about your health and for updating us if your circumstances change.
- If you are unsure whether yoga or another activity at Yoga Σπίτι is appropriate for you, please consult your doctor or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional before participating.
During Your Practice
- You are encouraged to listen to your body throughout every session.
- You may modify, pause, rest, or stop an exercise or practice at any time.
- Please inform your teacher if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptom during a session.
- Your teacher may also suggest a modification or ask you to stop an activity when they believe it may not be appropriate for you.
Yoga & Wellness Are Not Medical Treatment
- Yoga instruction, Reiki, body-based wellness practices, relaxation practices, and other services offered at Yoga Σπίτι are intended to support wellbeing and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare.
- Yoga Σπίτι does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.
- Please continue to work with your doctor or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment.
Personal Responsibility
- Participation in activities at Yoga Σπίτι is voluntary.
- By participating, you acknowledge that physical activity involves inherent risks and that you are responsible for making choices appropriate to your own health, physical condition, and experience.
- Please use equipment and studio spaces responsibly and follow the instructions provided by your teacher.
Emergency Information
- For your safety, Yoga Σπίτι will request basic emergency contact and relevant health information when appropriate.
- This information will be handled with appropriate care and used for safety and emergency purposes.
- If an emergency occurs, appropriate emergency services may be contacted.
When to Stay Home
- Please do not attend a group session if you are experiencing an illness or symptoms that could reasonably put other participants at risk.
- If you are unsure whether you should attend, please contact Yoga Σπίτι before coming to the studio.
Acknowledgement
- Before participating in activities at Yoga Σπίτι, participants may be asked to confirm that they:
- have read and understood these health and participation guidelines;
- have disclosed relevant health information to their teacher;
- understand that they are responsible for practicing within their own abilities;
- understand that yoga and wellness services are not medical treatment; and
- understand that they may stop participating at any time.
- For participants under 18, a parent or legal guardian will be required to provide consent and relevant health information.
Your wellbeing matters.
Please ask questions, communicate openly, and never feel that you need to push beyond what feels appropriate for you.
