YOGAVENUE IS A SAFE PLACE

We pride ourselves in ensuring our studios are a safe place for all of our students, teachers and staff members and we have a number of policies in place to ensure this is the case. The safety and wellbeing of our YogaVenue family will always be our priority. Keep reading to find out more about what we are doing.

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

• You must use the main entrance to the studio when entering or leaving. 
• Fire exits, which are clearly marked, are there in the interests of safety and you must not interfere with or obstruct fire doors for any reason. 
• You must read the health & safety notices posted around the studios and comply with the recommendations. 
• You must comply with any reasonable requests made by the members of staff in relation to matters of health and safety. 
• We reserve the right to amend the studio health and safety policies at any time and if necessary, without notice to you. We will always attempt to notify you of any changes, especially in relation to health and safety. 
• You must obey the instructions of our teachers in class and use these as guides for your safe practice.
• You must not attend classes if unwell, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol or medication that limits your ability to participate fully.
• You must complete fully the health and safety waivers and ensure that teachers and staff are involved in any changes to your medical condition and health.
• You must not partake in abusive behaviour towards other students or staff at YV.
• You must not eat in the changing rooms or studios.
• You must not bring equipment into the studios that maybe considered to be harmful to yourself and others.
• You must wear appropriate clothing to classes, underwear is not appropriate and students will be asked to leave classes if appropriate clothing is not worn.
• You must not bring materials such as essential oils that may be considered to be flammable to the studios.
• Children are not allowed at the studios unless attending specific children's classes.
• You must arrive on time for classes and leave on time, we are not able to allow people to join classes late.
• For yoga classes, yoga mats will be required (unless suggested differently by the teacher).
• Regular risk assessments are undertaken for fire, health and safety to ensure the health and safety of all users of the studios and staff.

OUR HEATING SYSTEM

• State of the art infrared heating system for hot yoga classes at  YV Summertown.

OUR REFORMER PILATES EQUIPMENT

We use the latest align reformer pilates equipment designed for group reformer pilates classes. All our machines are checked on a regular basis. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

• Please do not come to the studio if you are unwell.
• Please ensure that your contact details are up to date on your account on your booking system.
• Please observe all the guidelines and instructions given to you in classes

STUDENT SAFETY 

• In addition to the above, we will ensure the safety of our students at all times.
• Advise students on appropriate classes.
• Provide modifications as required (if the information is provided by the students) and available in a group class.
• Provide suggestions on appropriate classes and advice.
• Provide suggestions on when it is not appropriate to come to class.
• Listen to concerns from students and address matters as appropriate.
• See GDPR policy and privacy policy for more information.
• We will discourage students from sharing their information directly with teachers and ask that all communications is directed via YV.
• The studio doors will be locked at the time classes are on to ensure their safety and the safety of their belongings.
• Students must arrive on time, we do not allow late entry.

TEACHER SAFETY

• YV Teachers personal details will not be shared with students at YV.
• YV teachers will be discouraged from socialising with students outside of YV.
• YV teachers have the right to refuse to teach a student or a class if they feel unsafe.
• Regular teachers meetings will be undertaken to ensure the well-being of our team and ensure any issues are addressed.
• We take all issues related to sexual misconduct and harassment and thorough investigations will be conducted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Click HERE

MINDBODY PRIVACY POLICY - Click HERE