TERMS AND POLICIES

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Graduation from our program requires the student’s attendance at all training sessions. Any absence must be approved in advance by our program’s lead teacher. A maximum of 9 hours may be missed, per each training module, if arranged in advance. Students recognize that, if they miss live training hours, they are not excused from completing the assignments given at that class. 

CODE OF CONDUCT

We have adopted our Code of Conduct which applies to all our teachers. We believe that it is the responsibility of our teachers to ensure a safe and protected environment in which a student can grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. We believe our teachers must aspire to and express the highest possible standards of conduct as set forth in our Code of Conduct. Our Code of Conduct embodies the yamas and niyamas of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali which are rules of ethical conduct that apply to all practitioners of yoga.

FINANCIAL PRACTICES

Our teachers will be honest, straightforward, fair, and conscientious in conducting all of their business affairs. Teachers will manage their business affairs according to recognized standard business and accounting practices. Teachers will discuss all fees and financial arrangements in a straightforward professional manner.

CONTINUED GROWTH & RESPONSIBILITY

Our teachers conduct ourselves with integrity, competency, and high standards in the yoga profession by continuously improving our skills through keeping current in new developments in yoga practice and by participating in continuing educational programs. 

STUDENT/TEACHER RELATIONSHIP

Teachers shall treat their students with respect. Teachers shall never force their own opinions on students but rather recognize that every student is entitled to his or her worldview, ideas, and beliefs. However, teachers must communicate to their students that the authentic practice of yoga involves a transformation of the human personality, including attitudes and ideas. If a student is not open to change or if a student’s opinions seriously impede the process of receiving yoga, then a teacher may end the teaching relationship. Teachers shall not exploit the trust of students and their potential dependency but rather, encourage students to find greater inner freedom. 

INTEGRITY

Teachers are committed to maintaining impeccable standards of professional competence and integrity. Teachers are committed to promoting the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of their students. Teachers are committed to practicing yoga as a way of life, which includes adopting the fundamental moral principles of yoga and making their lifestyle environmentally sustainable.

Teachers recognize that the process of learning is never complete, and they shall avoid portraying themselves as “enlightened” or “spiritually advanced.” Teachers recognize that they are walking on the spiritual path along with their fellow teachers and students. Teachers shall cultivate an attitude of humanity in their teaching and dedicate their work to something greater than themselves. 

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

If our teachers are unable (or unwilling for appropriate reasons) to provide professional help or continue a professional relationship, they will make every reasonable effort to arrange for instruction for that student with another teacher. Teachers will avoid giving any personal advice concerning a student’s personal life and instead direct them to the appropriate yoga teachings or medical professionals for guidance. 

Teachers shall not engage in the unauthorized practice of medicine. Teachers shall not give medical advice. Teachers shall not recommend treatment, diagnose a condition or suggest that a student should disregard a physician’s advice. Teachers shall refer their students to medical doctors or complimentary licensed professionals when appropriate

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Teachers shall respect and protect the welfare of all of their students or clients. Teachers

shall keep all personal information disclosed by their students or clients strictly confidential. All discussions among teachers concerning students or clients shall be conducted in secure, non-public environments, if at all.

Teachers shall not disclose personal information belonging to a student or client except (a) to comply with the law or the order of a court; (b) to prevent bodily harm or danger to the client or to others; or (c) where the information has already been disclosed to the public. Teachers will obtain the consent of students before audio or video recording in class.

COMMUNICATION STANDARDS

Our policy is not to gossip. Teachers are part of a network of health care and well-being professionals and shall seek to develop interdisciplinary relationships. Teachers shall conduct themselves in an honorable manner in their relations with their colleagues and other wellness practitioners. Teachers shall not openly criticize practices followed by other yoga schools or teachers.

ADVERTISING

Teachers shall provide students and colleagues with good quality and factual information about their professional qualifications, the services they provide and their teaching arrangements. Teachers shall put students first, preserve their trust and maintain the professionalism of the yoga community. Teachers shall not misrepresent their professional qualifications and affiliations or falsely imply sponsorship or certification by any organization or group.

EQUITY

Our managers, employees, teachers, independent contractors, and others in the workplace, will welcome, accept, and support all students regardless of religion, gender, sexual orientation, language, nationality, political, or cultural background. 

Teachers will embrace yoga equity. Teachers shall seek to have an awareness and a commitment to making yoga more equitable, inclusive, accessible and diverse. This encompasses diversity, inclusion and accessibility in yoga. 

Teachers will make the conscious decision to address each of these issues thoughtfully and intentionally throughout their work in restoring equity to the yoga community. 

Teachers will emphasize the importance of learning, teaching, and practicing yoga honestly, which means promoting equity, reducing harm, honoring and leveraging cultural differences, and fostering diversity and inclusion in all areas of yoga while honoring the integrity of yoga’s cultural and historical roots. 

**TUITION AND REFUND POLICY

Upon acceptance into the program, the applicant must pay a minimum deposit of $280 to hold applicant’s place in the program. This deposit is non-refundable. There are no exceptions to this policy. All program tuition fees are non-refundable. If a student chooses to withdraw, the program may provide the student with a full or partial credit of any tuition, beyond the initial deposit, paid, in the exercise of its discretion. If a student must withdraw from the program for special circumstances, the program may give a full or partial refund to the student in the exercise of its discretion.

In the event a program is unexpectedly cancelled, any payments applicants have made will be refunded in full.