within: terms & conditions & informed consent

By registering for WITHIN, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

As a guide, Alexandra Middleton, PhD, (Allie) seeks to provide a nurturing and safe practice with general guidelines for the practice and taking care, all while facilitating a community grounded in respect. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury during yoga is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. WITHIN is thoughtfully planned, but no responsibility will be taken for any injuries I may incur during this movement practice. I accept full responsibility for any injuries incurred during the program and acknowledge Allie will not accept liability for any injury or otherwise from my participation in WITHIN.

I agree to listen to my body and stop or adjust when I need to, especially when I experience any pain or discomfort. I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga and/or pranayama. I agree to retain full responsibility for my own physical and general well-being in applying instructions in this guided program to my own circumstances.

While yoga, writing, and sharing in community can have therapeutic qualities, WITHIN is a self-inquiry group program and is in no way to be construed as or substituted for psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of psychotherapeutic or medical advice. I acknowledge that Allie is not a medical doctor or therapist and cannot give medical or psychological advice.

I acknowledge that any work with the body has the potential to stir strong emotional, physical, and/or stress responses. I understand the objective of WITHIN is to provide me with tools with writing from the body, from an educational rather than psychotherapeutic nature. If I have been treated for, or believe I have suffered from, psychological and/or traumatic injury, I will assess my position to safely engage with WITHIN at this time, and/or consider enlisting a licensed professional as additional support as a resource during and after WITHIN.

I acknowledge that Allie is required by law to seek assistance if she believes your or someone else’s life is in danger. Your personal information is safely and securely stored and not shared with any third party without your consent to do so.

I understand that WITHIN is an educational and self-inquiry program developed by Allie and agree not to share or distribute ANY content or materials of the course created by Allie.

Privacy Policy

Everything shared in this group is completely confidential, including information provided directly to Allie.

Payment Policy

Payment is required at the time of registration for WITHIN.

Cancellation Policy

I understand that there will be no refunds or credits for WITHIN, which begins on September 1, 2021. I also understand that Allie will only make scheduling changes in case of emergency, with as much as possible advance notice.

Guidelines for WITHIN Group Work:

SHARED VALUES:

• Respect

• Trust

• Compassion & Empathy

• Inclusivity & Anti-Racism

• Integrity & Morality

PLEASE REMEMBER:

We all arrive in this group with different bodies, histories, experiences, perspectives.
We all practice different communication styles.
We all bring with us different personal goals, dreams, fears, and frustrations.
We all process information differently.
Everything shared in the community circles is confidential and does not leave the confines of this community.
Please practice compassionate listening and space-holding among your fellow community members, which means not giving advice unless it is explicitly asked for, and speaking for one’s self as opposed to speaking on behalf of others.

Take care of yourself. Practice deepening your awareness and understanding of your body and your self within. And enjoy :)

I have read and understood the information contained in this terms & conditions and informed consent document. I hereby consent to the practice of WITHIN and guidance by Allie.