Waiver

AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

 Please read carefully and discuss questions or concerns with the instructor BEFORE signing,

I, _______________________, hereby agree to the following:

I understand that I am participating in iRest classes and instruction offered by Open Studio Meditation. I understand that iRest programs may release strong emotions and I accept this possibility and the result of such emotional release. I will advise IRI instructors of any and all physical and emotional conditions that could be affected by iRest and IRI offerings.  I agree to follow instructions carefully and to immediately stop any activity that causes me any unacceptable discomfort, emotional distress or pain. I will report this to the instructor during and at the end of the program.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in iRest programs with Open Studio Meditation, I agree to assume full responsibility for all risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown that I might incur as a result of participating in such activities.  I understand that iRest meditation may produce a deep state of relaxation that can continue for many hours after the program is complete. I acknowledge that I may need to refrain from driving a vehicle after a yoga or iRest session, until I feel capable of responding to the situations that may arise while driving.

 I release the instructor, substitute instructors, assistants, facility, and Open Studio Meditation from all actions, causes, claims, suits, damages and liabilities arising out of, or connected with, my participation in iRest programs, including but not limited to, personal physical, mental or emotional injury, illness (including death) and/or loss of property. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all of the Providers. I, my heirs, assigns, legal representatives and spouse, if any, forever release, waive, discharge and agree not to sue any of the Providers for any injuries or damages I may sustain.

I agree that this waiver will be interpreted as broadly as allowed by law, and that if part of this waiver is deemed invalid then the balance shall remain in effect.

I freely and voluntarily agree to these terms and conditions even though I would not be able to participate without signing this waiver. I assert that my participation and signing is voluntary and that I assume all risks.