The Botanical Yogi warmly welcomes you to our community, both in person and online. Your safety and wellbeing is always our top priority. 

 

 

Practicing with Awareness

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As everyone comes to yoga & meditation for different reasons, when first coming to class, we ask that you please inform your teacher if you have any injuries, are pregnant or have any other relevant health concerns. We also ask that you please keep us updated if your situation changes.

 

It is important that you understand that Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. It is your responsibility that a licensed physician has verified your good health and physical condition to participate in the classes offered, if required. If you are pregnant, become pregnant or are post-natal or post-surgical, we advise your physician’s approval to participate. 

 

In yoga, we teach self-awareness and encourage you to listen to your body and respect its limits on any given day. If it doesn’t feel right, then please do not do it. If at any time during the class, you feel discomfort or strain, gently come out of the posture. We encourage rest at any time during the class and are there to offer assistance if you are unsure about whether a pose, movement or breathing/ meditation technique is right for you. We are here to support each other and more than happy to offer adjustments or alternatives to ensure you get the most from your practice. 

 

We mustn't forget as is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. You understand the instructions given throughout classes are intended only as guidance and you assume full responsibility for your health and wellbeing when undertaking the practice. 

 

You also acknowledge that The Botanical Yogi teachers are not medically trained and are not qualified to assess if you are in good physical condition and can partake in classes without risking your health, safety or comfort. You further acknowledge and agree that any advice, courses or programs provided by The Botanical Yogi are for informational and educational purposes only and that you should speak with your doctor or other healthcare professional before acting on any such information. 

 

 

Maintaining Sacred Space

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The Botanical Yogi offers a sacred space for students to access tranquility, awareness and to connect with themselves. Please be mindful of the following as we honour and respect each other. To help us ensure classes start on time please pre-book and pay online where possible and arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Upon arrival we ask that you please remove shoes before entering, enter the space quietly and with consideration for others, ensure your phone is turned off or on ‘do not disturb’ mode and place all personal belongings to the sides of the room to keep the space around your mat as clear as possible. We do not take responsibility for any loss or damage to your personal belongings. You also understand that upon entering any public building, there are risks and agree to not hold The Botanical Yogi liable for any harm or injury caused whilst on its premises . 

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

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We will make every possible effort to deliver classes and services on time as advertised. Like life though sometimes things don’t always go to plan. On rare occasions there may be times when a scheduled class is unable to be delivered due to unforeseen circumstances and we will do our best to notify you of the changes in advance. If classes/ events or workshops are canceled by The Botanical Yogi  you will be given the option to use the credit towards future classes and offerings or receive a refund. Please be aware that there is a small transaction fee of 1.9% that may be applied. 

 

Drop In Classes: 

Please be mindful that when purchasing a drop in class, this transaction is final and cannot be refunded. If you need to cancel the class you have booked in for, you will be able to reschedule it for another class free of charge if done so a minimum of two hours prior to the originally booked class start time. If you cancel within the two hours or do not show for the class, the class will be deducted as if you had attended. 

 

Class Passes:

Our class passes have set expiry dates from the time of purchase. Please know that if you get injured or there are any other unforeseen circumstances that mean you are unable to use all of the classes within the time frame, please talk to us. We can extend the expiry for you or have it transferred to a family member or friend as unfortunately, we are unable to offer any refunds. If you cancel your booked class within two hours of the class start time or do not show for the class, the class will be deducted as if you had attended.

 

Events & Workshops:

When purchasing a ticket to one of our events or workshops, this purchase is final. We understand that things can change and if you are unable to make it, whilst we cannot refund you, we are happy for you to transfer your ticket to a family member or friend. To organise this transfer, please email us at lauren@thebotanicalyogi.com.au.

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Private Sessions:

Please be mindful that when purchasing a private session, this transaction is final and cannot be refunded. If you need to cancel the session you have scheduled, you will be able to reschedule it free of charge if done so a minimum of two hours prior to the scheduled time. If you cancel within the two hours or do not show for the session, the session will be charged as if you had attended. 

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Helping Us Grow Our Community

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We live in a digital world these days and there may be times where we capture the classes via photographs and video to share on social media. You agree to allow The Botanical Yogi to use such material for advertising / promotional purposes which may feature you in it. In the event you wish not to allow this, we ask that you inform us in writing by emailing lauren@thebotanicalyogi.com.au.

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A Final Note

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You acknowledge and agree that The Botanical Yogi shall not have any responsibility or liability to you in respect of any loss or damages you may suffer, directly or indirectly, in connection with your attendance at The Botanical Yogi or participation in its offerings.

 

Those under 18 years of age must have their parent or guardian agree to the above terms and conditions before participating.