PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Lotus Life Community LLC

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Please read this agreement carefully before participating in Lotus Life Community LLC services. It includes a release of liability that limits your legal rights.

NATURE OF SERVICES

Lotus Life Community LLC offers wellness experiences that may include yoga, Pilates, meditation, Yoga Nidra, breath practices, sound experiences, movement, workshops, private sessions, corporate wellness, retreats, and related activities. Services may take place in person at studios, homes, corporate locations, and other venues, or virtually, live or recorded.

Some services involve physical movement, stretching, balance, strength, changes in body position, breath practices, sound, or other activities that may involve inherent risks.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY

I understand that I am responsible for determining whether participation is appropriate for me.

I agree to communicate relevant information regarding injuries, physical limitations, pregnancy, postpartum status, medical conditions, or other circumstances that may affect my ability to participate safely.

I understand that I may modify, pause, or stop an activity at any time.

I understand that I should seek medical advice from an appropriate healthcare professional when I have questions about whether participation is appropriate for me.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK

I understand that physical activity may involve risks, including but not limited to muscle soreness, strain, falls, aggravation of an existing condition, or other injury.

I voluntarily choose to participate in Lotus Life Community LLC services with an understanding of these inherent risks.

HEALTH & MEDICAL CARE

I understand that Lotus Life Community LLC does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

I am responsible for obtaining appropriate medical clearance or professional guidance when appropriate.

If I experience symptoms that concern me during a session, I understand that I should stop participating and seek appropriate assistance.

PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM

If I am pregnant or have given birth within the past 12 months, I understand that my needs may differ from those of other participants, and I agree to the following.

  • Risks. Pregnancy and postpartum recovery change the body. Risks include loss of balance or falls, joint and ligament strain (more likely as the hormone relaxin loosens connective tissue), dizziness or fainting, overheating, dehydration, worsening of an existing condition, and pregnancy complications. After birth, risks also include pelvic floor strain, abdominal separation (diastasis recti), and strain on a healing cesarean or perineal wound.

  • Provider guidance. I will consult my prenatal or postpartum care provider about appropriate activity before participating. When a program requires written provider clearance, including prenatal series, I will provide it before my first session.

  • Communication. I will tell my instructor that I am pregnant or postpartum and share relevant considerations, such as my trimester or time since birth, any complications, and any limits my provider has set. I will tell my instructor right away if anything changes.

  • Warning signs. I will stop and seek medical care if I experience vaginal bleeding, leaking fluid, regular or painful contractions, chest pain, shortness of breath before exertion, dizziness, headache, muscle weakness affecting balance, calf pain or swelling, decreased fetal movement, or any symptom that concerns me.

  • My care. The instructor does not monitor my pregnancy or recovery and is not a substitute for my healthcare provider.

SOUND EXPERIENCES

I understand that sound-based experiences may involve amplified sound, singing bowls, vibration, reclining, meditation, or other sensory experiences.

I will communicate any concerns or sensitivities before or during the session and may choose to modify or discontinue participation.

VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Some services are offered virtually, as live or recorded sessions. If I participate virtually, I understand and agree to the following.

  • My space. I choose and prepare my own practice area, including a clear floor, a stable non-slip surface, safe temperature and lighting, and any props or equipment I use. I will keep children, pets, and obstacles out of my space.

  • Limited view. The instructor may see me only partly or not at all, cannot give hands-on assistance or physically help me, and may not notice when I need a modification.

  • Technology. Audio or video may lag, freeze, or drop. If I lose connection, I will rest until it returns or end my practice.

  • Emergencies. Before a live session, I will share my location and an emergency contact when asked. The instructor cannot help me in person. I authorize the instructor to contact my emergency contact and, where possible, emergency services near my location. I will call 911 or local emergency services myself whenever I am able.

  • Recorded sessions. No instructor is present during a recorded session. I alone decide when, where, and how to practice.

  • Recording and privacy. Live sessions are recorded only when announced in advance. My camera is optional. I will not record, photograph, or share other participants without their consent.

  • Location. If I join from outside California, this agreement is still governed by California law.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I understand the risks described in this agreement, including risks that are unknown or unforeseeable, and I voluntarily choose to participate and assume all of them.

To the fullest extent permitted by California law, I, for myself and my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives, release, waive, and discharge Lotus Life Community LLC, its owners, instructors, contractors, and service providers, and the studios, venues, and hosts where services take place (the "Released Parties"), from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, or loss of or damage to property arising from or related to my participation, in person or virtually, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties. I agree not to sue the Released Parties for any claim I have released.

This release does not apply to gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any other claim that cannot legally be released under California law.

GENERAL TERMS

  • Emergency care. If I need emergency medical care during an in-person session, I authorize the Released Parties to call emergency services and my emergency contact. I am responsible for the cost of any care I receive.

  • Personal belongings. The Released Parties are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

  • Age. I am 18 years of age or older. For a participant under 18, a parent or legal guardian must agree to this agreement on the participant's behalf.

  • Program waivers. Some programs, including prenatal series and retreats, may ask me to sign an additional waiver. Those agreements add to this one and do not replace it.

  • Scope. This agreement applies to every Lotus Life Community LLC service I participate in, now and in the future.

  • Governing law and severability. This agreement is governed by California law. If any part is found unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By checking the applicable box, signing electronically, or otherwise indicating my agreement, I acknowledge that I have read and understood this Participant Agreement. I understand that by agreeing, I am giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue the Released Parties for ordinary negligence. I voluntarily choose to participate in Lotus Life Community LLC services.