Yoga increases body awareness, range of motion of joints, balance, strength, posture, coordination, and stronger sense of well-. being.  The gentle yoga class will focus on breathwork, postures and exercises which attribute to stronger bones: alignment, balance, weight-bearing, provide resistance. This class is great for those with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or anyone wanting to work on their balance. The class will practice on the ground. You must be able to get up from the ground independently.

Regine Clermont is an RYT 200, Master’s Degree Social Worker, certified Usui Reiki II Practitioner, and a certified Integrative Health Coach. For over 27 years, Regine has worked in the fields of mental health, trauma, abuse, homelessness, affordable housing, and gerontology. The style of Hatha yoga Regine teaches is gentle flow and chair.

REGISTRATION & WAIVER OF LIABILITY 

Group exercise fitness class- Iona Senior Services

By registering for any in-person and on-line activities you waive any liability as follows–

In consideration of my voluntary participation in this Fitness/Wellness Class (“The Program”), I hereby agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify Iona Senior Services, and its employees, agents, and representatives (collectively “Iona”) from any and all actions, claims, and demands, for myself, my heirs, and/or my personal representatives, now and forever, as a result of injury, damage, or loss of property arising out of my participation in the Program. This release shall include any claims, demands, injuries, damages, or actions arising out of or connected with my use of Iona’s services and facilities, both on and off Iona’s premises, and from all acts of ordinary negligence on the part of Iona.

I recognize that the Program may include travel by public or private transit, private touring companies, walking, and other moderate physical activity. By agreeing to participate in the Program, I assert that I have willingly and knowingly accepted the risks inherent in such travel and activities, including bodily injury and property damage. I also assert that I have no physical condition, ailment, or limitation that would prevent me from participating in the Program in a safe manner. Finally, I assert that I have accident/health insurance coverage that will apply in the event of injury as a result of my participation in the Program.

Waiver of Liability and Informed Consent

I am participating in a group exercise fitness class, (“the activities”) offered by SPIRIT Club through Iona Senior Services.

I acknowledge that it is my duty to exercise ordinary care for the protection of others and myself while attending any class with SPIRIT Club. I assert I am in good health with no symptoms related to COVID or any other transferable viruses. I agree to give myself a health check before attending the class in person.

I assume the risk of physical activity in my current physical condition. I acknowledge that I have either received advice from my doctor that I am capable of physical exercise, or I do not feel obligated to seek advice from my doctor and will assume the risk of exercising without a doctor’s examination. I understand that I could experience muscle, neck, back, and other injuries as a result of my participation in the Activities. I understand my physical limitations and I am sufficiently self-aware to stop or modify my participation in any Activity before I become injured or aggravate a pre-existing injury.

I take complete responsibility for my presence and I will not hold SPIRIT Club, Iona Senior Services, or those affiliated with this class responsible for any injuries or loss I may incur as a result of my participation in yoga class now or in the future.

I hereby confirm that I have read and fully understand this release of liability and expressly waive any “Claim”, and assumption of risk agreement, I fully understand its terms, and I sign it voluntarily without inducement.