Terms of Sale
Digital Products
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Foundations course satisfaction guarantee: If within 24-hours after purchase you feel the course is not right for you, we will issue a full refund. You may contact us here with details.
Registered Prenatal Yoga School course satisfaction guarantee: If within 24-hours after purchase you feel the course is not the right fit for you, we will issue a full refund, including deposit. You may contact us here with details.
All other digital product sales are final and non-refundable.
Series / Classes / Events / Workshops
Classes are purchased as a set of defined dates; make-up classes are not available. No refunds provided.*
While Elise Bowerman is your primary facilitator, there will be substitutes on occasion. If there is ever a concern about a sub, please contact us directly with your concern.
Birth Humanity is Michigan's leading (and Metro Detroit's only) Registered Prenatal Yoga School. Elise is also a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider.
As a teacher of teachers there will be times when other teachers-in-training observe and co-teach classes with Elise. They will adhere to our 8 principles and continue the deep respect for this sacred practice.
Weather, Building Conditions, or Government Orders
Weather, building concerns, and government ordered restrictions may arise from time to time where we are unable to meet in person. When this happens the same class will be offered at the same scheduled time via Zoom meeting. (Details will be emailed the day of.)
Refund Policy
* If you are unable to complete a series due to a medical reason that will persist for the remainder of this session please provide a doctor's note with medical reason and you may be eligible for a refund for the remainder of the series once a doctor's note is received.
Missed Event / Workshop
I understand there are times where someone may miss an event due to a variety of reasons. Unfortunately there are no refunds, transfers, or credits for a missed event. There are no makeup events. I am reserving a spot just for you!
Registered Prenatal Yoga School
Non-Refundable Deposit
A non-refundable $500 deposit fee is applicable to all registrants. (Includes payments made in full, partial, and scholarships.) This fee may be used toward a future RPYS if cancelled within 30-days prior to start of registered program.
Refund Policy
I understand there are times where a student may miss a class due to a variety of reasons, unfortunately there are no refunds for a missed class/day. This is a small cohort program where consistent attendance is highly valuable; not only for the individual, but for the sake of the entire group. If it is absolutely necessary to miss a portion of the program it is the student's responsibility to make up missed hours in one of two ways:
1. Attend a future RPYS with bH. Trainings are typically offered once per calendar year. This is pending proactive communication with Elise Bowerman; and if there is space to drop in.
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2. One-on-one private hours with Elise. Hours will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time via Zoom or in-person; pending Yoga Alliance requirements. An additional fee per hour will be billed due to make-up hours outside of program timeframe.
Understand if you miss a guest speaker day, you likely have forfeited the entire opportunity. Guest speakers attend at the discretion of their schedule; and therefore, cannot guarantee what weekend may work best for them each training period.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion will be granted when investment is paid in full, attendance and self-study materials guidelines have been met.
Doula Services
I present evidence-based facts and facilitate discussion so that you may advocate and make medical decisions for yourself and child/ren. I do not drive clients or their baby(ies) in my car UNLESS it is an emergency. I do not and am not qualified to perform any medical procedures including but not limited to cervical checks, blood pressure checks, fetal heart rate monitoring, delivering/catching the baby, etc. I am NOT and do NOT replace a health care provider (Midwife or OB/GYN). I do not under any circumstances attend "free (unassisted)" births. I adhere carefully to the parameters of my scope for the safety and security of myself, you, your partner, and your baby(ies).
Please review Agreement (received in email after initial consultation) for more details.
Virtual Appointments
Review your specific appointment for guidelines regarding cancellations and reschedules. Typically, six-hours prior to appointment to reschedule is necessary.
Emergency cancellations are accepted on case-by-case basis.
Gift Certificates
All gift certificate purchases are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable.
- Thank you for your kind attention.
Terms, Conditions, and Liability Waiver
(This applies to all series, classes, events, workshops, teacher trainings, and appointments with Birth Humanity, LLC. Doula services agreement is sent individually.)
I hereby accept this waiver and release of liability of Elise Bowerman, LLC, also known as Birth Humanity, (hereinafter "PROGRAM"), as a condition of participation in yoga classes, training and other related activities in the PROGRAM. I agree to this release of claims and waiver of liability and assume full responsibility for any injury, damage or loss, which may result from participation in classes at any facility where instruction is provided.
I understand that yoga and movement may involve a high level of physical and emotional exertion, and as such, participation involves inherent risks and may result in accident or injury. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body at all times, and make the necessary adjustments to suit my body's needs.
I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician/my child's physician prior to and regarding participation in any physical activity, if I feel it is necessary. I represent and warrant that I am/my child is physically fit and able to participate and have no medical conditions that would be exacerbated by the practice of yoga. If I choose to engage in any without consulting a physician, I take full responsibility of my body and/or future injuries that may occur from participation. Should my/my child's medical condition at any time change in any way which would prevent safe participation I choose to attend (with or without my child), I agree to immediately discontinue attending classes and to consult with my physician/my child's physician about continuing or resuming participation.
I acknowledge it is my responsibility to inform the teacher of any medical changes which may occur to myself, fetus, baby or babies. I understand that none of the instructors in the PROGRAM will suggest medical advice or treatment to any participants, as only licensed professionals are qualified to give medical advice. I have been advised and understand that yoga and somatic practices may include postures and cardiovascular activity that can be categorized at different levels from beginner through advanced, and I understand that I am responsible for all of my actions in class and determining the level of exertion that is appropriate for me/my child.
I hereby waive and release any and all claims or actions I may now or in the future have and release from all liability and agree not to sue Birth Humanity, LLC, it's members, officers, employees, agents, or instructors (including independent contractors), including their respective heirs, successors, assigns, and facility lease and owners (collectively, the "Released Parties"), for any damages, costs of losses of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to, damages, costs or losses from emotional or personal injury, death, or property damage incurred or suffered by me, as a result of my attendance at yoga classes or use of any other goods or services provided by the PROGRAM, or any act of omission including negligence or breach of any statutory or other duty of care on the part of any of the Release Parties, arising out of or related to attendance at and participation in yoga classes or use of any other goods or services provided by the PROGRAM. I further agree to comply with any and all policies in effect from time to time governing my conduct and behavior in yoga classes at the locations and further agree that the PROGRAM reserves the right to refuse service to any person who does not comply with any such policies, whether or not such policies are written or oral.
I understand that yoga and all activities and instruction provided by the PRORGRAM includes, but is not limited to, physical movements, stretching, breathing exercises, strengthening exercises, meditation techniques, and hands-on physical adjustments for the purpose of improving alignment or understanding of movement; and that I/my child may decline any of these options.
Photo Release:
I give the PROGRAM permission to take instructional and promotional pictures and videos of myself/my child during class time. I give permission to the PROGRAM to use photos/videos of myself/my child in promotional materials, on the website, in social media supporting the community aspect of this practice.
Your privacy is of utmost importance. No images of you will be taken without your prior knowledge.
I have had sufficient time to review and seek explanation of this release. I have carefully read it and fully understand it. I voluntarily enter into this release.
