Join Smita Khatri for a 1-hour movement experience combining dance and yoga. First half of class: feel your spirits lift as we dance (simple steps, low impact) to joyful, inspiring, and soothing music selections from around the world. Second half of class: tune in more deeply to the body and breath with slow and gentle somatic-based yoga sequences. Each class will begin with a short expressive and creative movement exploration to introduce ourselves and see one another via Zoom. You have complete choice and freedom in this class, and you are always encouraged to listen to and honor your body’s wisdom. This class is suitable for all levels, and includes standing as well as getting up and down from the floor. Please bring a yoga mat and/or a chair, and a towel or small blanket.

Smita Khatri has taught dance since 2007, and yoga since 2016, for various populations and settings — schools and senior centers, jails and hospitals, festivals and community events, as well as fitness centers and retreat centers in the U.S. and abroad. Smita’s teaching is influenced by a mixture of modalities, ranging from Indian folk dance and Nia dance, to Yin Yoga and gentle somatic-based Yoga. Currently, she is taking graduate-level courses in dance/movement therapy.

Participate in the exercise programs  at your own risk and remember to consult with your doctor before starting a new fitness program.

REGISTRATION & WAIVER OF LIABILITY 

Group exercise fitness class- Iona Senior Services

By registering for any in-person and on-line activities you waive any liability as follows–

In consideration of my voluntary participation in this Fitness/Wellness Class (“The Program”), I hereby agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify Iona Senior Services, and its employees, agents, and representatives (collectively “Iona”) from any and all actions, claims, and demands, for myself, my heirs, and/or my personal representatives, now and forever, as a result of injury, damage, or loss of property arising out of my participation in the Program. This release shall include any claims, demands, injuries, damages, or actions arising out of or connected with my use of Iona’s services and facilities, both on and off Iona’s premises, and from all acts of ordinary negligence on the part of Iona.

I recognize that the Program may include travel by public or private transit, private touring companies, walking, and other moderate physical activity. By agreeing to participate in the Program, I assert that I have willingly and knowingly accepted the risks inherent in such travel and activities, including bodily injury and property damage. I also assert that I have no physical condition, ailment, or limitation that would prevent me from participating in the Program in a safe manner. Finally, I assert that I have accident/health insurance coverage that will apply in the event of injury as a result of my participation in the Program.

Waiver of Liability and Informed Consent

I am participating in a group exercise fitness class, (“the activities”) offered by SPIRIT Club through Iona Senior Services.

I acknowledge that it is my duty to exercise ordinary care for the protection of others and myself while attending any class with SPIRIT Club. I assert I am in good health with no symptoms related to COVID or any other transferable viruses. I agree to give myself a health check before attending the class in person.

I assume the risk of physical activity in my current physical condition. I acknowledge that I have either received advice from my doctor that I am capable of physical exercise, or I do not feel obligated to seek advice from my doctor and will assume the risk of exercising without a doctor’s examination. I understand that I could experience muscle, neck, back, and other injuries as a result of my participation in the Activities. I understand my physical limitations and I am sufficiently self-aware to stop or modify my participation in any Activity before I become injured or aggravate a pre-existing injury.

I take complete responsibility for my presence and I will not hold SPIRIT Club, Iona Senior Services, or those affiliated with this class responsible for any injuries or loss I may incur as a result of my participation in yoga class now or in the future.

I hereby confirm that I have read and fully understand this release of liability and expressly waive any “Claim”, and assumption of risk agreement, I fully understand its terms, and I sign it voluntarily without inducement.