Health Waiver & Participation Agreement
 

Last updated: 24/02/26
 

By booking and/or participating in a GLOZEN class, event or training session, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
 

1. Voluntary Participation

I understand that GLOZEN classes include:

• Dance-based cardiovascular exercise

• Strength and movement conditioning

• Guided breathwork techniques, including active and rapid breathing practices

I confirm that I am voluntarily participating in these activities.
 

2. Health Declaration

I confirm that:

• I am physically fit to participate in moderate to high-intensity exercise and breathwork.

• I do not have any medical condition that would make participation unsafe.

• I will inform the instructor prior to class if I have any relevant medical concerns.
   

I understand that I should not participate in active breathwork if I:

• Am pregnant

• Have cardiovascular disease

• Have high or uncontrolled blood pressure

• Have a history of stroke or aneurysm

• Have epilepsy or seizure disorders

• Have severe asthma or respiratory conditions

• Experience panic attacks triggered by breath restriction

• Have any other condition that may be aggravated by rapid breathing
   

If unsure, I agree to seek medical advice before participating.
 

3. Breathwork Acknowledgement

I understand that guided breathwork may include:

• Deep rhythmic breathing

• Rapid or forceful breathing (e.g. fire breath / bhastrika-style techniques)

• Breath pacing that alters normal respiratory rhythm
   

I acknowledge that breathwork may result in:

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Tingling in hands, feet or face

• Temporary changes in blood oxygen or carbon dioxide levels

• Emotional release

• Increased heart rate
   

I understand these sensations can be normal physiological responses to altered breathing patterns.
 

I agree that:

• I will remain responsible for monitoring my own body and limits.

• I may return to normal breathing at any time.

• I may stop participation immediately without explanation.
   

I understand that instructors are providing guidance only and are not providing medical or therapeutic treatment.
 

4. Assumption of Risk

I acknowledge that participation in physical exercise and breathwork involves inherent risks, including the risk of injury, fainting, dizziness or physical discomfort.
 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I accept personal responsibility for any injury, loss or damage sustained during participation, except where caused by negligence on the part of GLOZEN.
 

Nothing in this agreement excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
 

5. Personal Responsibility

I agree to:

• Follow instructor guidance

• Modify movements and breath intensity where necessary

• Stop immediately if I feel unwell

• Seek medical attention if required
   

I understand that I am solely responsible for my participation decisions.
 

6. Release of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, I release GLOZEN, its instructors and representatives from liability for injury or damage arising from participation, except where caused by negligence.
 

7. Media Notice

Classes may occasionally be filmed or photographed for promotional purposes. Advance notice will be provided. Participants may position themselves outside recorded areas if they do not wish to appear.
 

8. Agreement

By booking or attending a GLOZEN session, I confirm that:

• I have read and understood this Health Waiver

• I understand the risks involved

• I participate voluntarily and at my own risk