Terms & Conditions

Retreat Bookings

HOLD DEPOSITS

  1. Participants can choose to pay the full amount right immediately, or pay a 30% deposit to hold the spot.
  2. Hold deposits are non-refundable.
  3. Hold deposits are transferable to another attendee found and assigned by original attendee.
  4. Full balance is 8 weeks before start date of retreat unless otherwise noted.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that because Dr. ShivAsana Retreats are limited to a small number of attendees to allow for a more intimate experience, our cancellation policy helps both guests and host work together to share expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.

  1. Hold deposits are non-refundable.
  2. Cancellation requests submitted within 30 days of retreat date, 50% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded.
  3. Within 14 days of your retreat: no refunds given, no exceptions.
  4. Any refunds allowed will incur a 3% processing fee.

We understand that unexpected events do occur, so we highly recommend consider purchasing travel insurance and that it is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policies. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early. 

We recommend that you purchase your own travel insurance. We encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance in order that your trip fees will be covered should you or your family have a medical problem prior to your trip or while on the trip. Trip insurance should also be purchased to cover medical expenses in the event you have an accident while on the retreat. Most travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation. We reserve the right to cancel retreats with inadequate participant interest, in which case all money paid to Dr. ShivAsana Retreats will be refunded. Notification of cancellation for this reason will occur at least 1 month prior to retreat start date. Dr. ShivAsana Retreats cannot be held responsible for any personal expenses, such as airline tickets due to changes in itineraries or retreat cancellations. 

COVID TRAVEL UPDATE
Please note that if the retreat has to be postponed based on border closures then a credit for a guests’ hold deposit will be issued to be used for the postponement date. If the retreat happens as scheduled, but a guest decides not to attend based on any other reason than a country's border closure, then the regular cancellation policy (stated above) will be maintained.

If travel around the world is still being disrupted as the retreat nears, the final balance due date will be postponed until a final decision is made at the 1-month mark before the start date.

All attendees will agree to adhere to any COVID regulations in place of the location where the retreat is held. All travel mandatory requirements such as vaccinations, boosters, tests will be followed as required by law and while on retreat, guests agree to any local regulations in place such as masks, ‘green passes’ and the like.

Disclaimer

Dr. ShivAsana Yoga Retreats and all persons involved in retreats (herein after referred to as "AGENTS") act only in capacity as AGENTS for the participant in all matters connected with travel, sight-seeing journeys and transportation, and as AGENTS hold themselves free of responsibility for any damage occasioned by any cause. AGENTS will not be responsible for any damages or expenses or inconveniences caused by late departures or change of schedule, strikes or to their conditions, nor will be responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any of the participant's belongings. All prices quoted are correct at time of printing, include the cost of operation of the journeys, and are subject to currency changes. AGENTS shall not be responsible for personal injury, death, accident, delay, loss, damage, irregularity or property damage as a result of force majeure or for any other losses or damages incurred by any person or journey participants caused by any delay or change of itinerary or arising out of any act, including, but not limited to, any act of negligence, any person acting for or on behalf of AGENTS for transportation, accommodation or sight-seeing provider or any other person or entity rendering any of these services or accommodations being offered in connection with this journey. This agreement supersedes all previous oral or written communications, representations, or agreements between the parties. Participants assume the risk involved when participating in yoga, foreign travel, and any and all activities and/or pursuits voluntarily undertaken while participating in the retreat. Participants agree that any and all disputes between Participants and Dr. ShivAsana Retreats shall be governed by Florida law. Participants agree to mediate any and all disputes prior to the institution of any litigation. In the event of any litigation between the Parties to this agreement involving their respective rights or obligations, such litigation shall take place in Pasco County, Florida and the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs of litigation. In regard to the stay during the retreat, AGENTS will provide safe, careful instruction and safe premises, but ask that each participant to take personal responsibility for their own self-care and (in the unlikely case) for any injuries incurred during retreat. Modifications are given to students with specific needs. If participants are unsure of their physical ability due to previous injuries, they should seek the advise of a healthcare practitioner beforehand.

By participating in a retreat, guests acknowledge and agree to images and photos of their being and likeness being taken by Dr. ShivAsana Retreats and other participants and that such images may be shared at will online and publicly. 

ONLINE DISCLAIMER ADDENDUM: 

By participating in any online program of Dr. ShivAsana Retreats, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release Dr. ShivAsana Retreats from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Dr. ShivAsana Retreats negligence. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. 

By choosing to use the online yoga classes found on this Site, you agree to the following:

  • Yoga is an individual experience. You will progress at your own pace, and if you experience any pain or discomfort, you will listen to your body, adjust the posture, and/or stop and rest when needed.
  • You understand there is an inherent risk associated with any exercise program including your voluntary participation in yoga that may result in injury. You understand and are aware that the components of yoga are potentially hazardous activities and may cause injury.
  • You acknowledge that you have either 1.) had a physical examination and/or have been given permission from your physician to participate in a yoga program or 2.) that you have decided to participate in a yoga program voluntarily and without the approval of your physician and do hereby assume all responsibility for your participation in the online yoga videos or any other yoga activity associated with Dr. ShivAsana Retreats.
  • You, your heirs, and legal representatives, do hereby forever waive and release Dr. ShivAsana Retreats, its members, teachers, agents and employees from any and all liability and responsibility from injury, accident, illness, legal and medical fees sustained now or in the future resulting from your participation in any yoga videos or activities.
  • You understand that Dr. ShivAsana Retreats is not a licensed medical care provider and represents that it has no expertise in diagnosing, examining, or treating medical conditions of any kind, or in determining the effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition. 

Privacy Policy

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We collect information from you when you place an order, subscribe to a newsletter or enter information on our site. We may use the information we collect from you when you register, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:

• To personalize your experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
• To allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests.
• To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature.
• To quickly process your transactions.
• To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.
• To follow up with them after correspondence (live chat, email or phone inquiries)

All sign-up transactions are processed through a separate gateway provider and data management company are not stored or processed on our servers.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information. We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.

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