Membership

Terms & Conditions

Updated: December 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By purchasing a membership with Studio Po Iyengar Yoga (“the Studio”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions, in addition to the Studio’s Participant Waiver, Release, and Privacy Acknowledgment.

2. Membership Types & Billing

  • Membership Options: Monthly, annual, or other membership plans as offered by the Studio.

  • Monthly Memberships: Billed automatically on a recurring basis until canceled in accordance with Section 7.

  • Annual Memberships: Prepaid for 12 months; discounted pricing (e.g., 12 months for the price of 10) applies. Annual memberships cannot be paused.

  • Intro Offers: Prepaid for 2 weeks; discounted pricing applies. Intro Offers cannot be paused.

  • Payment Method: You agree to provide valid payment information and authorize the Studio to charge for membership fees as indicated.

3. Membership Holds / Pauses

  • Monthly Memberships Only: Eligible after 3 months of active membership.

  • Duration: Each pause must be at least 2 weeks and may last up to 1 month.

  • Frequency: Maximum of 2 pauses per 12-month period.

  • Notice: Requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the next billing cycle.

  • Effect: Membership fees are suspended during the hold period, and access to classes, workshops, or other membership benefits is temporarily suspended. Membership will automatically resume at the end of the hold period, and the membership term will be extended accordingly.

  • Exceptions: The Studio may consider exceptions for medical or extraordinary circumstances, at its discretion.

4. Class Access & Policies

  • Eligibility: Membership grants access according to the plan purchased (e.g., unlimited, limited classes, off-peak access).

  • Reservations: All classes require advance booking and membership does not guarantee a spot in the desired class. Membership students agree to register and cancel in accordance with class policies to avoid forfeiting spots.

  • Conduct: Students must follow instructor guidance, studio rules, and act respectfully toward staff, instructors, and fellow students.

  • Props & Equipment: Use responsibly; the Studio is not liable for personal items.

5. Health & Safety

  • Students are responsible for assessing their own physical condition and consulting a physician if necessary.

  • Participation in yoga carries inherent risks, and students assume full responsibility for any injuries or medical issues.

  • Students agree to follow all instructions and modifications provided by instructors.

6. Communications & Privacy

  • Members consent to receive communications regarding classes, events, and promotions.

  • Personal information is collected and used according to the Studio’s Privacy Policy.

7. Cancellation & Termination

  • Monthly Memberships: Can be canceled with at least 30 days’ notice; no retroactive refunds for partial months already billed.

  • Annual Memberships: Non-refundable, non-transferable.

  • Intro Offers: Non-refundable, non-transferable.

  • Studio-Initiated Termination: The Studio may terminate membership for non-payment, breach of conduct, or other violations of these Terms.

8. Liability & Legal Terms

  • These Terms do not replace the Participant Waiver; students remain bound by it.

  • The Studio is not liable for personal injury, property damage, or other losses arising from membership participation, except as otherwise required by law.

  • Membership disputes will first be submitted to mediation, and if unresolved, to binding arbitration in Toronto, Ontario, in accordance with ADR Institute of Canada rules.

  • Governing law: Ontario.

  • If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect.

9. Changes to Terms

The Studio reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time, with notice provided to members via email or the Studio website. Continued membership constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

10. Acknowledgment

By purchasing a membership, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions and that you remain bound by the Studio’s Participant Waiver, Release, and Privacy Acknowledgment.