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Bhakti Yogshala

Thank you for choosing Bhakti Yogshala for your yoga teacher training or retreat. We want every student to have a clear understanding of the booking, payment, cancellation and participation conditions before joining our programs.

By making a booking or paying a deposit, you confirm that you have read and accepted the terms below.

                              1. Booking & Deposit

A deposit is required to reserve your place in a course or retreat. Your booking is confirmed once the required deposit has been received.

Deposit Amounts

The deposit is adjusted against the total program fee.

                                2. Deposit & Refunds

Once a place has been reserved, the deposit is non-refundable because the school may make arrangements for accommodation, teachers, meals, course materials and other services based on the booking.

If you are unable to attend your selected program, you can contact us and request to move your booking to another available date. Any date change will depend on availability and must be approved by Bhakti Yogshala.

A transfer is not automatically guaranteed.

                      3. Payment of the Remaining Balance

The remaining course or retreat fee should be paid before the program begins, unless a different payment arrangement has been agreed with Bhakti Yogshala in advance.

If the balance has not been paid by the agreed date, Bhakti Yogshala may cancel the reservation and the deposit will remain non-refundable.

                              4. Cancellation by the Student

If you decide not to attend after making your booking, please inform us as soon as possible.

The deposit will not be refunded.

If you have paid an amount above the required deposit, any refund of the additional amount will be considered according to the circumstances of the cancellation and the arrangements already made for your booking.

Any payment processing, bank transfer or transaction charges that cannot be recovered may be deducted from an applicable refund.

                          5. Changing Your Course Date

We understand that travel plans can sometimes change. If you need to move your booking to another batch, please contact Bhakti Yogshala as early as possible.

A course-date change may be permitted when another suitable batch is available. The request is subject to approval and availability.

Any difference in course fees between batches may need to be paid by the student.

                               6. Changes to the Program

Yoga teacher training and retreats involve teachers, accommodation, activities and schedules that may occasionally need to change.

Bhakti Yogshala may make reasonable changes to:

• Class timings
• Teachers
• Daily schedules
• Excursions or activities
• Course content
• Venue or accommodation arrangements

We will make reasonable efforts to provide the program as advertised while allowing flexibility when circumstances require it.

                          7. Travel, Visa & Personal Expenses

Students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel to and from the course location unless specifically included in their booking.

This includes:

• Flights and other transportation
• Visa and immigration requirements
• Travel insurance
• Personal shopping and expenses
• Additional accommodation
• Airport or railway transfers, unless included
• Medical or emergency expenses

Students are responsible for making sure that their passport, visa and other travel documents are valid.

                              8. Health & Participation

Yoga practice involves physical movement and students should participate according to their own physical ability.

Before joining the program, students should inform the Bhakti Yogshala team about any injury, physical limitation, pregnancy or other health-related condition that may affect their participation.

Students should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional when appropriate.

The yoga, meditation and wellness practices offered by Bhakti Yogshala are intended for education and general wellbeing. They are not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment.

                             9. Personal Responsibility

Students are expected to take reasonable care of themselves during the program and to follow instructions given by teachers and staff.

If a student feels uncomfortable, unwell or unable to perform a particular practice safely, they should inform the teacher and stop or modify the practice.

                            10. Behaviour & Respect

Bhakti Yogshala is a learning environment built around yoga, respect and personal growth.

Students are expected to behave respectfully towards teachers, staff, other students and the local community.

Bhakti Yogshala does not accept abusive, threatening, discriminatory, violent or seriously disruptive behaviour.

If a student’s behaviour seriously affects the safety or experience of others, the school may ask the student to leave the program. In such a situation, no refund will be provided.

                              11. Alcohol & Substance Use

Students are expected to maintain a respectful and appropriate environment during the program.

Being under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs during classes, activities or school programs is not permitted.

Bhakti Yogshala may take appropriate action if a student’s behaviour creates a safety or disturbance issue.

                         12. Accommodation & Belongings

Where accommodation is included in the program, students are expected to take reasonable care of the room and property provided to them.

Students are responsible for their personal belongings, valuables, money, passports, phones and other items.

Bhakti Yogshala cannot accept responsibility for personal belongings that are lost, stolen or damaged.

                                  13. Course Attendance

Students are expected to attend the required classes and activities of their selected program.

Attendance requirements may apply for receiving a course completion certificate.

Students should inform the school in advance if they are unable to attend a class due to illness or another genuine reason.

                                 14. Course Certificates

A certificate will be provided to students who meet the applicable attendance and course requirements.

Completing a Bhakti Yogshala course does not guarantee employment, income or acceptance by another organization.

Where a course has specific certification or registration requirements, students are responsible for understanding those requirements.

                                   15. Photos & Videos

Photos and videos may be taken during classes, ceremonies, workshops and other Bhakti Yogshala activities and may be used for the school’s website, social media and promotional materials.

If you do not wish to appear in promotional photographs or videos, please inform our team.

                           16. Unforeseen Circumstances

Sometimes circumstances outside anyone’s control may affect a course or retreat. These may include severe weather, natural disasters, government restrictions, transportation disruptions, public emergencies or other unexpected events.

In such situations, Bhakti Yogshala will make reasonable efforts to provide an alternative arrangement where possible.

                              17. Acceptance of Terms

By paying the deposit or making a booking with Bhakti Yogshala, you confirm that you have read and accepted these Terms & Conditions.

If you have any questions about the payment, cancellation or booking conditions, please contact Bhakti Yogshala before making your payment.

Bhakti Yogshala
Yoga Teacher Training & Retreats
India