TERMS AND CONDITIONS:  Please note that all payments are non-refundable. Each attendee must provide a 50% non-refundable deposit and a completed Registration Form in order to secure each booking.  The balance of the payment is due 60 days prior to the commencement of your training/ adventure program in the currency advertised and is non–refundable. If you book within 60 days of a program start date, the full balance due is required to complete each booking. All programs outside Canada are quoted and payable in USD.  All Canadian programs are quoted, payable in CAD, and subject to applicable taxes.

Each attendee is fully responsible for all travel and training/adventure program preparation expenses that are not included in your program; including airline tickets; meals; accommodation; fees/charges/gratuities; medical expenses; cost of country vaccination or testing requirement fees; land transportation; insurance of any kind; credit/bank card charges; currency exchange fees and clothing /equipment purchases/technical equipment required for immersion Yoga Teacher Training/Certification Programs.

If an attendee informs the Director of Training that she is unable to complete the required YTT training hours due to a medical emergency, prolonged illness, death in the family, or other extenuating circumstances, the Director of Training may grant an exception to complete the uncompleted classes and sessions in a future training without additional tuition within 12 months.  This is at the discretion of the Director of Training and is dependent upon the information provided by the attendee.

An attendee will be deemed withdrawn from the YTT program if the attendee has not attended 3 consecutive training days.  Certification will not be issued until all YTT requirements are met.

The non-refundable deposit payment is transferable to another training/adventure program if HLA is in receipt of your written notice and notice of your Request to Transfer a minimum of 61 days prior to your training /adventure program.  This Request to Transfer may be granted only if there is availability and must be used within 12 months of the original program start date.

In addition, if there is a greater cost for the new training/program than the originally scheduled program, the attendee is responsible to pay the difference.

If the new training/adventure program has a lesser cost than the original training/program, HLA will refund the difference. A $200.00 USD/CDN service charge applies to all re-scheduled training/adventure programs.

Any attendee Cancellation Request must be made in writing with the date and attendee’s signature included and emailed to valma@herizenlifeadventures.com. Once this request has been acknowledged by HLA via email, it is considered to be canceled.

Immediately after written confirmation of the cancellation, the attendee’s space in the program will be released. Rebooking your canceled program will not be possible.

If an attendee cancels 61 days or more before the training/adventure program start date, the deposit becomes a credit to be used within 12 months of the program start date.  You may recommend another woman to participate and upon approval of her attendance in an HLA program she will reimburse the originally scheduled attendee for the deposit. The new attendee will assume responsibility for any outstanding balance payments due to HLA.  The replacement attendee must meet all registration requirements in order to be approved to join the HLA training/adventure program.

If an attendee cancels within 60 days of the training/adventure program start date the final balance and the deposit are both forfeited.  There will be no credit or refund.

• A minimum of 95% attendance is required for a certificate to be awarded.
• Any attendee who has missed more than 95% of the contact hours may request private tuition at her own cost to make up any missed sessions (costs are $100-$120 / CDN / USD), based on availability. Makeup sessions may not be available for destination and live immersion-based programs, and requests for makeup sessions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to availability.
• Both the Level 1: 200 HR & 300 HR Advanced YTT programs are competency-based, which means there is no “Pass/Fail” grading system. An attendee may repeat their final assessment until they are deemed to be competent within 6 months of the program completion date.

Arriving late and leaving early from any and all sessions contributes to non - attendance, and the total time an attendee is absent will be recorded by facilitators, subtracted from the total time of the YTT program, and will count against the minimum required attendance for any attendee.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL ATTENDEES PURCHASE TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE to protect your investment in case you must cancel your training/adventure program or in the event that you become ill, or in the unlikely event that your training/

adventure program is delayed, interrupted, or canceled. This insurance is to be purchased at the time of booking.

Cancel for Any Reason Insurance: We also recommend that each attendee purchases Cancel for Any Reason Insurance to cover the cost of your program should you wish to cancel for any reason.

Please note: All payments for HLA trainings are non-refundable.  

INSURANCE RECOMMENDATIONS:  

TRAVEL INSURANCE WAIVER FORM: HLA requires you to sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form indicating that you are aware that the training /adventure program is non-refundable and non-transferable as a credit to any other programs if you cancel 60 days or less before the program start date due to sudden illness, or because of a training/adventure program delay, interruption or cancellation.

HLA reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel any training/adventure program based on Acts of God, weather, pandemics, inadequate sign-up, or unforeseen challenges.  In such cases, the attendee will receive a transfer credit to another training/adventure program of equivalent value where space permits, and this must be used within one year from the date of the original training /adventure program’s start date.

HLA is not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that the Attendee may have incurred as a result of the booking such as visa, vaccinations, not refundable flights or rail, not refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc...

HLA reserves the right to change the itinerary, vessels, instructors, coaches, retreat location, accommodations or prevent the commencement of the training/adventure program based on Acts of God, unsafe weather conditions, pandemics, or unforeseen challenges.  An example would be if circumstances created a lack of safety for attendees; the boat, the captain, and/or crew.  If after the program has commenced, HLA is unable to provide a significant element of the training/adventure program, HLA will make suitable arrangements to continue the training/adventure program. The attendee is fully responsible for all travel and training/adventure program preparation expenses and any other costs related to this training/adventure program being delayed, interrupted, or canceled, such as airfares, hotels, transportation of any kind, telephone, Internet, insurance of any kind, cancellation or rebooking fees, credit card fees, and currency exchange fees, medical services, any meals, and gratuities.

HLA acts only to organize local services, excursions, and other elements of an HLA training/adventure program.

We appoint reputable suppliers, and their own Terms & Conditions will be applicable.  These services may include taxis, ground transportation, airport or buses, ferries, shuttles, shore excursions, and all other transportation requirements. The attendee is fully responsible for liability for any actions or defaults of any individual organization and their subcontractors with whom such arrangements are made.  Local suppliers may require HLA attendees to sign their own Waiver Forms in order to participate in the HLA training/adventure program.

The liability of HLA will not exceed that of any supplier. Local laws and regulations of the relevant country will be relevant in assessing the performance of the service of any supplier.  HLA will not be liable for any actions or defaults of any individual organization and its subcontractors.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL ATTENDEES PURCHASE MEDICAL INSURANCE to protect your investment in case you must cancel your training/adventure program in the event that you become ill. This insurance is to be purchased at the time of booking.

CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL DISCLOSURE FORM: Each attendee must complete and submit a Confidential Medical Disclosure Form that will be sent to each attendee via email as part of the registration process.

Training enrollment will be completed once this form and all other forms required by HLA are signed and completed by the attendee.

 HLA instructors/coaches are trained in First Aid and CPR. Each instructor and coach carries a cell phone or uses a marine radio if they need to summon help in any emergency. The attendee is fully responsible for any provision, cost of medical care, or evacuation required during this training/adventure program.

Certain medical conditions will require a written doctor's permission prior to participation in any training/ adventure program.

IMMUNIZATIONS: We request that all attendees consult with their local travel clinic or government website for recommendations on health immunizations for travel outside of their country.  In addition, we recommend a recent Tetanus immunization.  The attendee is fully responsible for all medical services and/or medical evacuations if required during this training/adventure program.

SPECIAL NOTE:  COVID-19 AND ANY CONTAGIOUS ILLNESS

COVID– 19 VACCINATIONS AND COVID TESTING

HLA will continue to monitor travel alerts and keep you updated via email.  If you have questions, please contact our office at any time.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required by the destination where your training/adventure program is taking place.

COVID-19 testing may also be required by destination countries, or the training/adventure program supplier, and the additional cost of any testing is the responsibility of the attendee.

The attendee must immediately advise HLA if the attendee has any symptoms of COVID–19 within 2 weeks of the start of the training/adventure program and the attendee may be required to provide a negative test in order to participate in the training/adventure program. If symptoms occur during the training/adventure program, the attendee will advise the training/adventure program leader(s) and follow all instructions given by the leader(s) including keeping 2 meters/6 feet from leaders(s) and other attendees of the training/adventure program; wearing a mask, and strict isolation.

If the attendee has any symptoms or is diagnosed with COVID-19 or any contagious condition at any time during the 14 days after the completion of the trip, the attendee will email HLA at valma@herizenlifeadventures.com so that HLA can notify other attendees from the training/adventure program who may have been exposed.

No refund will be provided to an attendee who is unable to complete the training/adventure program due to COVID-19 and any costs incurred by the attendee due to COVID-19, including transportation, accommodation, meals, etc. will be the responsibility of the attendee.

An Assumption of Risk / Liability Release Form and Release of Liability Form will be provided during the registration process.  You are required to read, review, and sign these forms as well as have your signature witnessed. These signed and witnessed forms must be sent to HLA via email in order to complete your registration process. You may only participate in the training/adventure program once your signed and witnessed forms have been reviewed and accepted as properly completed during the registration process. These forms are enclosed/attached with your training/adventure program preparation information. Completed registration forms are to be emailed to valma@herizenlifeadventures.com

The attendee agrees that while participating in any HLA training/adventure program activity, images, photos, or videos may be taken by other attendees and/or HLA representatives that may contain or feature the attendee in part or in whole. The attendee acknowledges that they consent to any such pictures being taken and agree that the attendee hereby grants a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to HLA, its affiliates, and assigns, to reproduce for any purpose whatsoever (including marketing and promotions), in any medium whatsoever, whether currently known or hereinafter devised, without any further obligation to the attendee or compensation payable to such attendee.

Please Note:  we do strive to respect our attendee privacy and do ask permission to use specific photos prior to any public marketing.

HLA reserves the right to update and/or alter these Terms and Conditions at any time, and shall post the amended Terms and Conditions on the HLA website.

Any such amendment shall take effect 5 days following their posting to the website. The latest Terms and Conditions as amended may be accessed on the HLA website or will be sent via email to the attendee upon their written request to HLA.

An attendee shall be deemed to have accepted any amendments to these Terms and Conditions on the date that is 5 days after their posting on the HLA website.  HLA recommends that all attendees refer to the Terms & Conditions prior to their Program activity to familiarize themselves with the most up-to-date version.

If HLA and an attendee are unable to resolve any issue within one month, they agree to work with a mutually agreeable third party who will assist in mediating the misunderstanding to a satisfactory resolution and to conclude such private Mediation within 30 days from the beginning of the Mediation.

Any Mediation shall be completely confidential and non-binding on the Parties until there is a mutual agreement. The Mediation shall be created through telephone and/or Zoom meetings. Each Party will pay an equal share of the costs of the Mediator and Mediation.