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Yoga Development Course Participation Agreement

Yoga Development Course (YDC) Participation Agreement

Overview

The YDC is an intensive three-month program designed to give participants an in-depth experiential introduction to the major branches of yoga as well as a foundation in personal self-study and spiritual development. The course is of lasting value to all those who wish to deepen their yoga practice, expand their awareness and make changes in their approach to life.

Attendance

The YDC is taught in a sequence of workshops that begins with introductions to Yasodhara Yoga practices and then deepens in personal and spiritual exploration, understanding and learning over time. You are expected to engage fully in the process, attending morning Hatha classes, daily workshops and evening satsangs.

Absences affect your learning and have an effect on the group. Therefore full attendance is expected. Exceptions include absence due to illness (checking in with the Ashram’s First Aid team) or family emergency.

Participants

The YDC Admission Committee makes every effort to interview and/or carefully read all applications for the 3-month course to answer questions, offer information and also assess whether the program seems a ‘fit’. For those attending the Ashram for the first time, there will be a check-in after three weeks to be sure all is going well.

For all participants we ask that you be psychologically stable with capacity to enter deep explorations into your life. Questions that explore your inner world through dreams, symbolism and personal reflection can be both challenging and freeing. Spiritual practices and group guidelines help create a safe environment.

Sometimes even with all the care that goes into the application process, personally psychologically troubling or activating issues may arise for you during the 3 months. There may be situations in your process where it would be advisable to have the support of an outside therapist, which would be at your expense.

In some cases, we may need to assess whether continuing in the program is the best choice moving forward. We prefer this to be a joint decision. If you choose to discontinue participation, please put your request in writing.

We ask everyone to have an exit plan in the event that discontinuing the YDC is in your best interest. A financial refund minus the $500 administrative fee would be pro-rated.

Confidentiality

To create a safe environment and respect each person’s process, all participants are asked to maintain confidentiality of what comes forward in classes.

Most days you will be asked to summarize the day’s learning. You will be assigned a teacher who reads your papers throughout the course. Some of this information may be shared among the teachers to ensure care is given to individuals and to the group as a whole.

YDC Participation Agreement(Required)
YDC Process Agreement(Required)
YDC Confidentiality Agreement(Required)
YDC Exit Plan Agreement(Required)
YDC Non-soliciting Agreement(Required)
YDC Agreement to Sign Financial Agreement(Required)

Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking.

  • The $300 deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel with at least two weeks’ notice, your payment may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram. 
  • If the cancellation is made less than 14 days before the start of the course, the deposit is not transferable. 
  • Deposits transferred following a cancellation are converted into a booking credit. This credit must be applied to a retreat scheduled within twelve (12) months of the cancellation date. 
  • If the credit is not used within this period, it will expire and be forfeited. Expired credits have no cash value and will not be refunded or extended.

Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests

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Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking. If you cancel prior to 14 days before the start date of your program, the deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram booked within a year of the original registration. Deposits for stays cancelled within 14 days of the start date will not be refunded and cannot be transferred to another stay. If you depart early during a program, full tuition and room charges still apply. Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.

Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking.

  • The $300 deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel with at least two weeks’ notice, your payment may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram. 
  • If the cancellation is made less than 14 days before the start of the course, the deposit is not transferable. 
  • Deposits transferred following a cancellation are converted into a booking credit. This credit must be applied to a retreat scheduled within twelve (12) months of the cancellation date. 
  • If the credit is not used within this period, it will expire and be forfeited. Expired credits have no cash value and will not be refunded or extended.

Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.