COVID-19 Protocol

In-studio Class Registration
Pre-registration is required for in-studio classes at least 1 hour prior to the start of class. Drop-ins will not be welcome at the studio at this time. Due to the protocols pertaining to class size, if you do not cancel two hours prior to the start of class for in-studio classes, you will be charged for the class. (For more information on our cancellation policy visit our About/Rates and Offerings page.

Mats & Props
At this time we will offer use of our studio mats and props. We ask that you please clean your props after use and suggest bringing a hand towel to use with our bolsters.

Masks
In complying with state guidelines, masks will be optional for vaccinated clients.

Hand Sanitizer and Disinfecting Wipes/Spray
There is a hand sanitizing station just inside the studio's front door. Please sanitize your hands before checking in with your instructor.

Check-in and Class Protocols for Entering The Studio
Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of class. Only two students can be in the lobby at one time. Please leave your personal belonging in your car. We have shoe mats on the floor as you enter the studio. Check in with your instructor then proceed to the studio room.
*The door will be locked on time for the start of each class, so please do not be late to the class.

Studio Cleaning
Our staff will clean and disinfect the studio after each class. All high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and the sign-in desk will be cleaned and disinfected with disinfecting wipes/disinfecting spray and paper towels, and the floor will be vacuumed/swept and washed after each class with disinfecting floor cleaner. We will have the windows and door open to allow for an increase in airflow whenever weather permits. We have also added HEPA air filters to the studio to continue to clean the air in the studio. A Professional Cleaning team will be cleaning the studio often

Release and Waiver of Liability

I recognize that yoga may require some physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved. The student assumes the risk of yoga practice and releases the studio, Dark Star Yoga &Wellness from any liability claims. I am participating in private yoga sessions, classes, or workshops at Dark Star Yoga & Wellness. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. By signing, I affirm that a licensed physician has verified my good health and physical condition to participate in such a fitness program. In addition, I will make the instructor aware of any medical conditions or physical limitations before class. If I am pregnant, become pregnant or I am post-natal or post-surgical, my signature verifies that I have my physician's approval to participate. I also affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga and participation is at my own risk. I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or may have hereafter against Dark Star Yoga & Wellness and it's instructors. COVID – 19 Liability Waiver If you attend classes at Dark Star Yoga & Wellness, you agree to the following Liability Waiver: I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and public health authorities recommend practicing physical distancing. I further acknowledge that Dark Star Yoga & Wellness has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I further acknowledge that Dark Star Yoga & Wellness cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, studio staff, and other studio clients and their families. I voluntarily seek services provided by Dark Star Yoga & Wellness and acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending a Dark Star Yoga & Wellness class. I attest that: * I am not experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. * I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. * I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19. I have read and fully understand and agree to the above terms of this Liability Waiver Agreement. I am signing this agreement voluntarily and recognize that my signature serves as complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law in the State of Massachusetts.

I agree to the above terms and my typed name (in the box above) serves as my signature

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