Diamond Body Yoga Teacher Training Terms & Conditions

By applying for a Yoga teacher training programme with Diamond Body Yoga School (DBYS), you agree with and will abide by the following terms and conditions:

1. Booking, Cancellations & Refund Policy

(a) On submission of your application form we will contact you to process your application within 10 working days. Further information or a phone interview may be required.

(b) All Payments made are Non-Refundable.

(c) All bookings are non transferable unless covered in 1(d)

(d) Should you be unable to attend the programme due to severe illness, injury, or pregnancy, you will be able to transfer onto a future teacher training programme if sufficient evidence from a relevant medical professional.

(e) Diamond Body Yoga are not liable for any costs you may have incurred such as but not limited to travel, accommodation or other expenses in the event of the course being cancelled.

2. Additional Costs

(a) All payments should be made by bank transfer and there is no fee for this method of payment. Should you prefer to use a credit or debit card you will need to pay the card processing fee of 2%.

(b) You will be expected to purchase (or otherwise acquire) items on DBYS's reading list at your own cost in preparation for the programme. An approximate total cost of £55.

(c) In order to participate in teaching in any yoga classes during the programme, you will be required to organise yoga teacher public liability insurance at your own cost.

(d) Upon completing the programme you may register with Yoga Alliance Professionals as a Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 200. This is optional and at your own cost (see https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/ for more info).

3. Assessment Criteria and Attendance Policy

(a) To receive your 200 hour teacher training qualification, you must meet the following criteria:

- 100% attendance and participation in all sessions

- Successful completion of all written and practical assessments to a satisfactory standard, as determined by Diamond Body Yoga

- All additional course work completed on time

(b) Should make-up sessions be required due to missed sessions or not meeting the course standards, our trainers can provide extra sessions at additional cost at a mutually agreed time, or you can attend on the following years relevant training to cover missed session.

4. Changes to Programme

(a) In the unlikely event that changes to the programme are required these will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, dates, times, content, location, and trainers.

5. Insurance and Health

(a) It is your responsibility to inform DBYS of any injury/medical conditions or anything else that may impact your programme, when applying, before the programme and before the start of each session. If you have any health concerns, it is advisable that you consult a doctor or physician before attending the programme to ensure you are sufficiently fit and healthy to undertake the training programme.

(b) If you experience any injury or discomfort during any activity organised for you, you must stop immediately and advise the trainer(s) accordingly.

(c) Due to the athletic nature of Vinyasa yoga we are unable to accept pregnant women on our programme. If you are pregnant or are planning to be pregnant during the programme please contact us before applying.

(d) We reserve the right to stop your participation in any activity, at any time, if we consider that you are physically, mentally or emotionally unable to do so in a safe way.

6. Liability Waiver

(a) By applying for and attending Yoga teacher training with Diamond Body Yoga School you accept and will abide by the following release of liability:

'I understand that, while the utmost care is taken, neither the individual trainers, the venue, nor Diamond Body Yoga School, will be liable for any damage or injury resulting from my practice or use of the programme venue, nor any loss or damage to personal belongings. I understand that sessions may be physically strenuous and may challenge me mentally and emotionally, and I voluntarily participate in them with the knowledge that there is risk of personal injury, mental health issues, property loss or death. I recognise that it is my responsibility to notify the trainer of any illness or injury before the start of every session and I will not perform any posture to the extent of strain or pain. I understand that should I not want physical adjustment in class it is my responsibility to inform the trainer before the start of every session. It is possible, during practical sessions, that floors may become slippery and that participants are responsible for drying their practice space to prevent injury to themselves or others and that care should be taken when moving around the practice space. I agree that neither I, my heirs, assigns or legal representatives will sue or make any other claims of any kind whatsoever against Diamond Body Yoga School, its trainers or its clients for any injury, property loss, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.'

(b) The release of liability statement applies to the duration of the programme and every session or activity you participate in, whether in a group or private setting.

7. Media Capture

(a) We may capture photo and video content throughout the programme which may be used for purposes to include but not be limited to our website and advertising material. By agreeing with these terms and conditions you grant Diamond Body Yoga School full permission of the use of this media.

8. Alcohol and Drugs Policy

(a) you should not attend any session of the programme under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and doing so will result in immediate dismissal from the programme with no refund being issued.

9. Right to Refuse

(a) We reserve the right to dismiss or refuse entry to any session of the programme at any time at the trainer's discretion with no refund being issued in the event of breach of any of these terms and conditions, or due to disruptive or abusive behaviour.

10. No Guarantee of Work with the Diamond Body Yoga School

(a) We cannot guarantee employment with DBYS at the end of the programme.

(b) Unless and until you are given a teaching position with DBYS, you must not hold yourself out to be a DBYS teacher.

11. Privacy Policy

(a) Your application and any other contact you make with us, will be dealt with confidentially and only shared with Diamond Body Yoga School programme trainers and its supporting staff.

12. Confidentiality

(a) During the programme you will share and hear Confidential Information. This term includes personal information shared by other participants on the course, and you shall hold all such information in confidence, and not disclose it or permit it to be made available to any other party without the prior written consent of DBYS.

13. Complaints

(a) If you have a problem during your programme, please inform a member of our team immediately, who will endeavour to put things right. Please note that we cannot be responsible for the individual behaviour of any other group member.

14. We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.