AKRAM YOGA RETREATS 

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Booking: 

It is your responsibility to check the reservation and ensure you are happy with the outline of all that is included in the booking. This will be laid out in the booking brochure/website (above).

 

The webpage above will list what is included and not included in the retreat but we reserve the right to alter the schedule accordingly. 

 

Reservation: 

To reserve your place on a retreat please book via the website and pay the a non - refundable deposit to secure your place. Booking indicates agreement of full terms and conditions outlined in this document. 

 

Deposit: 

You shall pay the requested deposit

This is non refundable under any circumstances. 

 

Schedule of Payment: 

The second instalment date will be detailed on the webpage and /or in the retreat brochure. This payment is refundable upon cancellation if and only if the retreat is completely full and your cancelled space can be filled.  

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We will always do our best to fill any spaces that are cancelled. 

 

The balance monies due shall be paid by the due date indicated on the website and/or in the retreat brochure.

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If payment of either the deposit or the balances is not received by the due dates Akram Yoga reserves the right to cancel the reservation and retain all monies paid and accept new reservations for the space.  If you do not think you can pay on time, please contact us via email, I am sure we can work something out.

 

Discounts

We reserve the right to offer discretionary discounts and this does not affect the status of any guests who have paid the full price. 

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Cancellation by you:

I understand circumstances change and emergencies occur you can of course cancel your reservation at any time.  Please send your cancellation in writing by email. 

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The initial amount of is non refundable. The second and third payments are only refundable if the retreat is completely full and someone takes the additional space. Once the yoga retreat has begun, if you have to leave earlier for some reason, Akram Yoga cannot repay any compensation. 

 

Please make sure you have your travel insurance for this instance.

 

Amendments by us:

Akram Yoga reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary at any time (example: schedule, times, workshops, additional teachers) These will always be done in the student’s best interests. In the very rare case of accommodation change we will do everything possible to offer you a room of similar category. In case of any other major changes, we will inform you as soon as possible, if it is possible before your travel starts.

 

Customer Accommodation

Accommodations vary by retreat so please ensure you have reviewed and selected your room according to your requirements. Please ask any questions before booking if you have concerns. Whilst every attempt is made to meet specific room requests, this cannot be guaranteed and is subject to availability.

 

In the event that the customer decides to downgrade their accommodation once on retreat the customer will not be entitled to any refund. If the customer wishes to upgrade if a room is available then the new price will apply.

 

Cancellation by us

Akram Yoga reserves the right to cancel the yoga retreat if totally necessary, (we obviously don’t want this to happen) or if unable to teach for any reason, find a suitable alternative teacher. If cancellation is unavoidable and a suitable substitute teacher is not available you will be refunded 100 percent of your retreat costs you have paid. 

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Akram Yoga is not responsible for any expenses or damages, either direct or consequential, incurred as a result of a trip cancellation including but not limited to preparation costs, airline tickets, travel charges, airline taxes or any other expenses. These should be refundable by your insurance company. 

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Cancellation by Venue

If the venue needs to cancel the retreat due to either restrictions on entering the country or other circumstances you will be due a refund in full. 

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If however the country is open to travel and travelling restrictions are implemented by the country you are flying from it is your responsibility to make sure suitable insurance is in place to cover this eventuality.

 

Travel. 

All transport costs from home to our yoga retreat are not included in the price unless specifically stated otherwise. We can help you arrange the best transport possible. We will not be held responsible for any consequence stemmed by cancellations or delays of any travel company you hire, or any irregularity in the documentation required for the trip. Transportation to and from the yoga retreat are not included. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the relevant travel documentation and arrives at the airport in time.

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We can accept no responsibility for delay or cancellation of any flights, train, buses or other forms of transport.

 

Insurance

You are responsible for and required to arrange full travel insurance which should cover you for the activities you plan to undertake and have adequate cover for travel delay, cancellation and curtailment, medical expenses and your personal belongings.  Your policy should also include cover for any medical claim due to Coronavirus or similar and cancellation due to you falling ill with Coronavirus or being unable to travel or being required to self-isolate.

 

Loss or Damage to Personal Possessions

We cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions or valuables of the customer please make sure this is covered in your insurance policy. 

 

Health

It will be your responsibility to consult a doctor with knowledge of yoga to verify that you are in good health for yoga and other physical activities that you book in for.  Please inform us if you have a health issue before booking your place on the retreat. If you have health problems that may be affected by the activities of yoga retreat, Akram Yoga reserves the right to advise you kindly not to participate in part of or the whole of a class and if we believe there may be a risk for your physical or psychological health. We want to keep you safe! ☺ 

 

If you feel any discomfort, pain or injury during any of the activities of the yoga retreat, please stop and let us know. If you continue with the activities there are chances of further worsening of the injury. 

 

Although we take all necessary measures to ensure high standards of health and safety, some of our retreats may be located in rural areas where it is common to have unevenness in the ground, we are not responsible for injuries suffered as a result. It is the responsibility of any women who are between 12 and 28 weeks of pregnancy to check with a doctor and receive acknowledgement you are fit to travel and perform activities we offer. 

 

Health and Safety

You must comply fully with all and any health and safety regulations introduced.  You must make sure you are medically and physically fit to participate in all activities you choose. Customers who have injuries or illnesses are advised to seek doctor’s advice if practicing yoga. You must always stop and rest if you feel any pain or sickness and inform myself or the teacher in charge, plus inform me of any previous injuries.

 

Passports, visas and health requirements:

It is your responsibility to check all of your travel documents. 

 

Complaints:

If you have any problem about your yoga retreat, please inform us as soon as possible and we will try to resolve the situation. Please understand that Akram Yoga is not responsible for the behaviour of individual members of the group or other users that may share the room with you.

 

Our Liability to you:

Akram Yoga is responsible for ensuring that the yoga retreats  advertised on the website have the same service that the yoga retreat you pay for, and these services offered will be carried out to the best of our ability. 

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Akram Yoga does not accept any liability for cancellations due to force major or threat of war. 

 

Changes caused by war, terrorist actions or industrial action, civil strife, closure of airports, technical problems to transport, natural disaster, staff cancellations, unforeseen changes in your circumstances, staff or other events beyond our control.

 

Akram Yoga is not held liable for flight costs.

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Acknowledgement of Risks:

Although Akram Yoga will of course take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of all of all guests, please acknowledge that all activities including yoga have risks. Throughout the trip, participants are responsible for their own safety.

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It is the participants responsibility to acknowledge and understand that Yoga includes risks of injury and to assume all risks related to any activities participated in. 

 

Release and Waiver of Liability:

Declaration of health.  By placing a booking on an Akram Yoga retreat you accept the terms of service outlined in this document. 

 

If you have any further questions regarding this document please email us.