Breathwork Liability Waiver
Release of Liability, Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement
In consideration of being allowed to participate in Breathwork, as well as activities with SENSOPHY, (hereinafter collectively “the Activities”) I hereby acknowledge, understand and agree to the following:
Breathwork may result in dramatic energetic, physical and emotional release. It is not recommended for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, those with cardiac arrhythmia (including slow heart rate), history of heart block, epileptic seizures, retinal detachment, high blood pressure, glaucoma, significant recent physical injuries or surgery.
Breathwork is not recommended for persons with extreme mental illness, or for persons using antipsychotic medications or history of aneurysms. Both persons with asthma and women who are pregnant are advised against practicing until they consult with their primary care physician.
(1) I HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS SENSOPHY and its employees, agents, representatives, team members, as well as its owners, principals, and representatives (hereafter collectively “SENSOPHY RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, whether physical, mental, psychological or emotional, or ANY LOSS or DAMAGE to PERSON or PROPERTY, of any kind, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF SENSOPHY RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
(2) I am here to inspire my own personal transformation. I take personal responsibility for my well-being and with respect for myself I gratefully accept control of my choices. My heirs, guardians, legal representatives, and I hereby and forever release, waive, and discharge any claims against, “SENSOPHY RELEASEES” and/or any of their associates or affiliates. I take full responsibility and am responsible for all liability for loss or injury incurred while in association with the Activities.
(3) I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SENSOPHY RELEASEES for all costs and expenses, including but not limited to all legal fees incurred by SENSOPHY RELEASEES in defending any claim brought against any or all of SENSOPHY RELEASEES.
(4) I fully understand that there are physical and inherent risks involved in the Activities, including the risk of serious injury and death. I fully assume all risks associated with the Activities, including: intensive activity and exertion, causation or aggravation of a physical injury or medical condition, lack of warnings or inadequate warnings; lack of instructions, inadequate instructions, or my failure to follow instructions. I am fully aware of and accept the risks and hazards involved, and agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, conditions, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur or aggravate as a result of my participating in the Activities.
(5) I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Activities. I represent and warrant that I am physically, mentally and emotionally fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation in the Activities and that I will fully inform SENSOPHY RELEASEES if I feel any pain or discomfort or have any medical or pre-existing condition that would prevent my participation or increase the likelihood of injury.
(6) In consideration of being permitted participation in the Activities, classes, workshops or programs offered by SENSOPHY RELEASEES, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the Activities.
(7) In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against SENSOPHY RELEASEES for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the Activities now and in the future.
(8) I agree to comply with the stated and customary guidance and norms of participation in the Activities.
(9) If I am pregnant or am post-natal, I will not participate in the Activities without first discussing the risks with my primary care physician, and I will only participate in the Activities if I have my doctor’s full approval. I will not hold the SENSOPHY RELEASEES responsible for any injuries to my pregnancy caused in part or in whole by my failure to follow my doctor’s recommendation.
(10) I hereby forever and irrevocably waive and release any and all claims I now have or may in the future have against SENSOPHY RELEASEES with respect to any injury, loss or damage I suffer as a result of participating in the Activities. I understand and agree that this Release of Liability, Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement extends to and includes any and all damages, injuries, and claims which I do not anticipate or know to exist and to any and all damages, injuries, or claims which may develop in the future, and I hereby expressly waive and relinquish any and all rights under any law or statute to the contrary.
(11) I understand that this waiver can be used for future classes, workshops or programs with SENSOPHY RELEASEES.
(12) If participant is under the age of 18, I as a LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(13) I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its content. I am aware that this is a waiver and release of potential liability and a contract between the above noted parties and myself. I understand that this contract is binding and acknowledge that I am signing this of my own free will, voluntary without any inducement. I understand that there exist known and unknown dangers of serious injury and death associated with the Activities, some of which are referenced above, I nevertheless choose to participate in the Activities and have waived all right to maintain suit against any of SENSOPHY RELEASEES.
By ticking the box, you are indicating that you understand all of the information above and are in agreeance with it.
Yes I am, though i’d never thought about this in that way before. As much as I am trying to be better at self validation, it’s still an area I struggle with and so therefore, people that inspire me and who I look up to in my ‘growth’ area are also those I seek a validation from in some way. The thought of letting them down is so hard as if I haven’t listened to what they’ve taught me, whereas in actual fact it often shows I have listened and applied this as a manifestation of my own truth. Good mentors will never see this as a ‘let down’ anyway but as a response to personal growth which is exactly what they seek to teach all along.
It’s funny how that works. 🙂
Cheers to good mentors who get that it’s all part of the process!
I appreciate your thought process here Jacob. I am 50 now and still feel I have never really impressed my parents. Just a month ago for the first time I can remember my dad said he was proud of me. I knew he was proud of me other times but hearing it made me cry. I don’t think we ever out grow wanting to make our parents and mentors proud! They have given us so much and loved us so well it would be crazy not to want to give back.
I waffle back and forth from feeling like I am letting them down to knowing I am inspiring them by my authentic living. I feel we come into each others lives to bring up emotion and thought and wonder… I am learning through my mindful practice to be gentle with myself. I know as a mentor to many myself, I am not offended when my mentees take off! When they make mistakes, grow stretch and are truly themselves. I applaud their souls! Now if I could just remember that is most likely what my mentors are doing too I would rest easier, be more and do less!
Applauding souls. 🙂
Thanx for sharing your wisdom, Kelly!
Yes. I too can relate to this. My mentors (not even sure they know they are my mentors) are younger and older than me. They have carved a path to sobriety for me that has changed and improved my life. I have been given unimaginable unconditional love by these women and men. I love them and they love me. But, I often ask myself…is this MY path? I doubt, question, and then come to my senses. My own thinking got me into trouble and so I can’t trust it, yet. I’m not ready to take the leap to Patty 3.0 or is it 4.0. now? Thank you for this post Jacob. I am so grateful for all those men and women who have shown me the way to peace and serenity.
Your welcome, Patty. And I appreciate your ability to live from a place of inquiry.
PS: I love having mentors who don’t know they’re my mentors. 🙂
Thanks for sharing Jacob!! I too can definitely relate!
Following my heart has lead me to feel uncomfortable many times, epecially when an announcement to those I care is needed. It’s as if I’m scared of their rejection or worse the feeling of being cast out. Every time I make a heart based choice that moves me into the unknown, I tend to go through this rejection based experience.
I like to think of it as an “old fear”, one that has been passed down from my relatives. You know like from my Great Great Great Great Great Cave-grandpappy Ben. In those times, when humans were members of clan’s living in caves, following your heart had many possibilities of being cast out. Being cast out would probably have meant death. When I think of this or similar fears as an “old fear” I try and associate it to an “old habit”, one that was never mine to begin with and that doesn’t serve me anymore. At least that’s what I am attempting to do.p
When I’m truly being guided by my heart then I know there is nothing to worry about. As you said, that’s what brought those mentors to you in the first place. Following your heart will continue to bring mentors in your direction.
Jacob thanks for following your heart, for taking heart based risks and for continuing to blossom your relationship to the unknown. Every time you do these you make your mentors proud!
Ah – so dope, Ben!
Appreciate your perspective and am grateful we get to share paths!
Thx for sharing!
Letting people down is never easy, and it becomes even harder when it’s people who you look up to. I’m also very afraid to let them down!
At the end of the day though, we have to do what feels right for us personally! Also, I’d like to think mentors who care will be there to encourage and support the decisions we all make as long as we grow and learn through them.
Thanks for sharing Jacob!
Wordup! 🙂 Thanx for sharing, Evelina!
I struggle with this sometimes. On one hand, I have certain people who I really respect and (as much as I don’t want to admit it) care what they think about me. On the other hand I know that living for others isn’t the right way to go about life. So I’ve learned to just do whatever I feel is best for me and accept that not everyone is going to like it. It’s tough at times because it pushes us beyond our comfort zone. But, hey, that’s where the magic is. Nice post!
So I’ve learned to just do whatever I feel is best for me and accept that not everyone is going to like it