IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Participation in cold water therapy (chill tank approx. 15°C, ice bath approx. 10°C and below), heat therapy (sauna approx. 75°C upwards, hot tub approx. 37-40°C), breathwork, and fitness activities with Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs/Seedlings Retreats & Holidays and their instructors or facilitators involves inherent risks.
Potential Risks:
You acknowledge that these activities can be inherently dangerous. While participating, you are at risk of suffering physical harm or personal injury, including but not limited to broken bones, soft tissue injuries, permanent disability, or even death. These injuries may occur from many causes, including (but not limited to): slipping on wet surfaces; colliding with equipment or another person; incorrect use of equipment; or engaging in strenuous exercise, breathwork, or hot/cold exposure.
Your Responsibility & Medical Fitness:
You participate voluntarily, at your own risk.
You are responsible for your wellbeing, listening to your body, and stopping if you are unwell.
Inform us immediately of any adverse effects.
This is not medical advice.
Consult your doctor before any new activity, especially with pre-existing conditions or if on medication.
Honestly declare your health status.
Follow all instructions.
Specific Activity Risks Acknowledged:
Cold Water Immersion/Ice Bath: You acknowledge and accept the risks associated with cold water immersion, including but not limited to cold shock, after-drop, potential for hypothermia, and cardiovascular stress, which in extreme cases could lead to serious injury or death.
Breathwork: You acknowledge and accept that breathwork can be a powerful practice resulting in intense physical/emotional experiences (e.g., tingling, dizziness, altered states). It is not recommended for those with specific conditions like aneurysms, uncontrolled epilepsy, or severe psychiatric conditions (refer to contraindications), which could lead to adverse health events.
Heat Therapy (Sauna/Hot Tub): You acknowledge and accept the risks of heat exposure, including but not limited to dehydration, overheating, fainting, and potential cardiovascular stress, especially for individuals with pre-existing health conditions, which in some circumstances could lead to serious health issues.
Fitness Activities (e.g., light movement, yoga, walks): You acknowledge and accept that physical activity carries inherent risks of injury, including, but not limited to, muscle strains, sprains, joint issues, or falls, particularly if you have pre-existing physical limitations or injuries, which could result in varying degrees of harm up to and including serious injury or permanent disability.
Liability, Possessions & Indemnity:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs/Seedlings Retreats & Holidays and their instructors/facilitators from all liability for any injury (including permanent disability), death, loss, or damage arising from your participation, including due to negligence. You assume all risks. You are responsible for your belongings; we are not liable for loss/damage. If you damage equipment, you are liable for repair/replacement costs. You agree to indemnify Seedlings for any medical or legal costs arising from your participation related to such injury, death, loss, or damage.