Participation Agreement & Informed Consent

Please read carefully before checking the agreement box below.

Restorative Roots Yoga provides trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware wellness services including gentle movement, restorative practices, and breath regulation techniques. These services are educational and supportive in nature and are not medical treatment, physical therapy, or psychotherapy.

By participating, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Scope of Services

• Services are wellness-based and not a substitute for medical or psychological care.
• No diagnosis or treatment of medical or mental health conditions is provided.
• You are responsible for maintaining appropriate medical supervision for any diagnosed condition.

2. Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Awareness

If you have an autoimmune or chronic condition, you understand that symptoms may fluctuate and that participation during a flare may temporarily increase fatigue, soreness, or symptom intensity. You agree to monitor your own capacity and stop immediately if symptoms worsen.

3. Breathwork Disclosure

Breath practices may cause dizziness, tingling, emotional release, lightheadedness, or temporary changes in heart rate or blood pressure. You agree to stop immediately if you feel discomfort and to notify the practitioner.

You confirm that you do not have any uncontrolled medical condition that would make gentle breath practices unsafe, or that you have consulted your medical provider prior to participation.

4. Trauma-Informed Practice

This work is trauma-sensitive but is not psychotherapy. Emotional responses may arise. You may pause, modify, or stop any practice at any time.

If you are experiencing active mental health crisis, suicidal ideation, or severe instability, you agree to seek appropriate licensed care.

5. Assumption of Risk

You understand that participation in movement and breath-based practices involves inherent risks, including but not limited to muscle strain, symptom flare, fatigue, or emotional discomfort. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.

6. Virtual Sessions (If Applicable)

If participating virtually, you are responsible for ensuring a safe physical environment. Restorative Roots Yoga is not responsible for hazards in your location.

7. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release and hold harmless Restorative Roots Yoga and its representatives from any claims arising from participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8. Privacy

Your information is kept confidential and is not sold or shared without written consent, except where required by law.