YTT Terms, Conditions & Policies
We ask all members of our Evoka Sayulita Yoga School Community to commit to strong ethical principles in their professional and personal lives, intrinsic to the practice and teaching of yoga. These six policies are established to uphold all of us to the highest standards. All students must check and acknowledge that they have read and agree to each of these policies.
Attendance Policy
We require 100% attendance to graduate and receive a certificate of completion from our program. Each of the training hours must be accounted for our certification program to be in compliance with the Yoga Alliance.
In the case of any emergency absences, please notify the program director immediately. If a student has planned absences that conflict with attendance in the program, please contact the program director to discuss options.
Each student is responsible for scheduling make-up time with the program director. Students must pay an additional cost for private make-up sessions with a teacher. The cost for make-up hours is $15 per public yoga class given by the lead trainers and $50/per hour for 1:1 instruction.
Each student is expected to be at each session a few minutes before the start time so that the training may begin promptly. If the student arrives late consistently, this could result in a deduction of the equivalent time missed from their total contact hours.
A leave of absence from the program will be granted due to medical disability or other extraordinary circumstances at the discretion of the program director. In this case, our refund policy will apply to unused tuition, and the student must reapply for the next available session and pay the difference, if any, of any remaining tuition and/or any related administrative fees. If tuition is increased for the next available session, the student must pay the higher rate.
Tuition & Refund Policy
Upon acceptance into the program, the applicant must make a non-refundable deposit of 50% of tuition to hold the applicant's place in the program. This deposit is non-refundable.
Full tuition is due within 30 days of program start.
If the applicant cancels thirty (30) days or more before the start of the program, the applicant will forfeit the deposit. The deposit, however, is transferable if the applicant finds a student to take their place.
If the applicant cancels within 30 days of the start of the program, all tuition fees painonrefundablendable, but can be transferred to another student who wants to take the training in the original applicant’s place.
The program tuition fee is refundable.
If a student must withdraw from the program for special circumstances, the program may give a partial refund to the student at its discretion.
No refunds will be given if the program removes a student from the program for bad conduct. Bad conduct is a violation of the Code of Conduct, gossip, harassment, bullying, excessive use of alcohol, use of other substances, or any other behavior that is inappropriate or disruptive to the welfare of the program or to fellow students.
The program reserves the right to cancel any training before it begins. In that case, any payments applicants have made will be refunded in full for any events that are within our control.
Sayulita Yoga School is not be liable or responsible to you for any failure or delay in fulfilling its services, when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, the following force majeure events (“Force Majeure Event(s)”): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, pandemics, epidemics, drought, bushfire, storm or other natural disaster, explosion, or public health and safety emergency characterized by an applicable government authority; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) government order, law, or actions; (e) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (h) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities; (i) other events beyond the reasonable control of Sayulita Yoga School.
Code of Conduct - Student Pledge
I understand the YTT is a safe space for all attending. I will conduct myself in a reasonable and responsible manner at all times. Behavior that jeopardizes my safety or the safety of others or may cause offense, violence, distress, or alarm to anyone else attending the YTT will not be tolerated. Failure to follow teacher trainer safety instructions, excessive use of drugs or alcohol, inappropriate behavior, such as harassment, hate speech, or other actions that, in reasonable opinion, infringe on the respect and enjoyment of other retreat guests, will result in the termination of my YTT agreement with no refund and my removal from the premises.
Code of Conduct
Purpose
The purpose of our Code of Conduct is to help our teachers and teacher trainees serve in their purest spirit and to protect our students and community.
Financial Practices
Teachers will seek to:
i. comply with all legal and business requirements that apply to their business;
ii. ensure all advertisements relating to the benefits of yoga are accurate, fair, and not misleading;
iii. treat employees, assistants, students, colleagues, and other wellness businesses fairly, transparently, and honestly in the course of all business dealings and
iv. follow sound environmental and sustainable practices in their professional and personal lives.
Personal Growth/Continuing Education
Teachers shall maintain a regular yoga practice that includes asana and meditation. Teachers shall commit to the continuous improvement of their professional knowledge and skills.
Teacher-Student Relationships
Teachers should treat their students with respect. Teachers shall never force their own opinions on students but rather recognize that every student is entitled to his or her worldview, ideas, and beliefs. However, teachers must communicate to their students that the authentic practice of yoga involves a transformation of the human personality, including attitudes and ideas.
If a student is not open to change or if a student’s opinions seriously impede the process of receiving yoga, then a teacher may end the teaching relationship. Teachers shall not exploit the trust of students and their potential dependency but rather encourage students to find greater inner freedom.
Integrity
Teachers shall commit to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct. Teachers shall ensure that their behavior does not give even the appearance of professional impropriety. Any actions that may benefit the teacher to the detriment of the yoga community or an individual student must be avoided to avoid eroding public trust in the integrity of yoga. Teachers shall dedicate themselves to studying, teaching, and promoting the art, science, and philosophy of yoga while maintaining high standards of professional competence and integrity.
Scope of Practice
Teachers shall not diagnose their student’s physical or psychological condition. Teachers shall not give medical advice. Teachers shall not prescribe a treatment or suggest rejecting a physician’s advice. Teachers shall refer their students to medical doctors or complimentary licensed professionals when appropriate.
Confidential Information
Teachers shall keep all personal information disclosed by their students strictly confidential.
Photo Consent: Students participating in group activities for Evoka training accept that these photos may be used for marketing purposes.
Inter-Professional Relationships
Teachers are part of a network of health care and well-being professionals and shall seek to develop interdisciplinary relationships. Teachers shall conduct themselves in an honorable manner in their relations with their colleagues and other wellness practitioners. Teachers shall not openly criticize practices followed by other yoga schools or teachers.
Advertising and Public Communications
Teachers shall provide students and colleagues with good quality and factual information about their professional qualifications, the services they provide and their teaching arrangements. Teachers shall put students first, preserve their trust and maintain the professionalism of the yoga community. Teachers shall not misrepresent their professional qualifications and affiliations or falsely imply sponsorship or certification by any organization or group.
Yoga Equity
Teachers shall welcome all students regardless of age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and perceived gender expression), sexual orientation, color, race, national origin, marital status, parental status, veteran’s status, religion, or physical or mental disability, provided that the teacher has appropriate expertise.
Anti-Harassment Policy
At Evoka Sayulita Yoga School, we firmly believe in the integrity of our community and treating others with respect. Our community includes our Teachers, Students, Staff, and all persons involved in all activities through Sayulita Yoga School. We commit to keeping our space free from harassment and safe for everyone. Sayulita Yoga School will not tolerate any form of harassment that violates this policy.
Harassment Against Members of Protected Class
We do not permit managers, employees, teachers, independent contractors, students, or others in the workplace to harass any other person because of age, gender (including pregnancy), race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, or any other basis proscribed by law.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
We do not tolerate sexual harassment in our studio, learning, and practice spaces. Sexual harassment refers to any unwelcome sexual attention, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when the conduct harms the person’s employment or working environment.
Sexual Misconduct
We prohibit sexual misconduct in our studio. Sexual misconduct is any unsolicited and unwelcome sexual advances, including requests for sexual favors, sexual touching, and verbal, visual, or physical conduct that creates a sexually hostile environment in a yoga class or studio.
Romantic Relationships Between Teachers and Students
Teachers shall avoid getting into personal or sexual relationships with students that may result in the impairment of their professional judgment or that may compromise the integrity of their teaching. If a relationship begins to develop, the teacher should bring it to school management.
Grievance Policy
Reporting of Policy Violations
We encourage anyone who has been the subject of sexual misconduct or any other action that violates our policies and Code of Conduct to report the incident to school management (henceforth referred to as the “review- ing body”).
The report should contain the following information:
Your full name
Your email and phone number
The name of the person who the grievance is against
A description of the alleged policy violation
The date and location of the policy violation
Names and contact information of any witnesses with first-hand knowledge of the situation
Any other credible evidence that is available to support the grievance
In the interest of fairness and privacy, all reports must be made by the person who has personally experienced the misconduct. We will not investigate a matter based on a third-party report of misconduct.
All reports must be made in good faith based on information the person reporting the incident reasonably believes to be accurate.
We may request additional information from the person reporting the incident throughout the course of the report review.
We will take appropriate action to ensure compliance with our policies. The reviewing body will impose any sanctions that it feels are fair, just, and reasonable under all circumstances.
We will not allow anyone to retaliate against any person for making a report in good faith or providing information in connection with an investigation into an alleged violation.
Any information provided during a grievance report review will be treated on a confidential basis. Similarly, any actions taken in response to the report will also be confidential.
Retaliation Policy
We prohibit retaliation against anyone for reporting a violation of our Code of Conduct or other policies or for participating in an investigation relating to a violation of our Code of Conduct or other policies.
Release of Liability
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that it is my responsibility to inform the facilitators of any injury or other condition that might affect my ability to participate in any activities and to inform the facilitators immediately if an injury occurs. I will not perform any activities to the extent of strain or pain. I will follow the facilitator’s safety instructions. I understand that this YTT is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. I should consult a physician prior to beginning any activity program.
I do hereby forever waive, release and discharge Michelle “Chel” Rogerson, Annik Landry, Enrique Vasquez, Alejo Desiderio, and all others acting on their behalf from any and all claims or liabilities for injuries or damages to my person and/or property including those caused by the negligent act or omission of any of those mentioned or others acting on their behalf, arising out of or connected with my participation in any activities, programs or services of this YTT and the hosting facility.