Policies

Make-up Policy

Missed classes can be made up anytime within the same session (space permitting). Students may make-up in any age-appropriate class. Families may transfer the make-up to another household family member during the same session.

Drop-Ins

Space permitting, drop-ins are welcome. We are not able to reserve space for drop-ins in advance. We recommend that drop-ins  arrive about 15 minutes early to sign in for class.

Late Arrivals

Please arrive for your class or workshop on time or a few minutes early.  Because of safety concerns, late arrivals may be turned away, in which case no refund can be given.  If you know you will be late for a class or workshop, please call the studio in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you if we can.

Coming to Class

  • Please feel free to wear any comfortable clothing to class (not too baggy, please) and bare feet.
  • There is no eating in the studio, so please eat well in advance of class (yoga is best done on an empty stomach).
  • Please turn off cell phones or leave phones in the dressing area.
  • Circle Yoga does not have a childcare program for students during classes and is therefore not able to provide the required supervision for children not taking classes at the studio.

Refund Policy

  • Classes: Full refunds, minus a $25 administrative fee, are happily given prior to the first week of classes. Pro-rated refunds, minus a $25 administrative fee, are happily given through the fourth week of any session. Sorry, after the fourth week of any session, no refunds can be given.
  • Workshops: Unless otherwise noted on our website, workshop refunds are provided minus a 20% administrative fee if the student cancels at least 48 hours before the workshop. Sorry, no refunds are given within 48 hours of the workshop.
  • Special Events: Day-long and special event workshops may have different refund policies, which are noted in individual workshop descriptions on our website at http://circleyoga.com/cy/workshops.

Weather and Emergency Cancellation

  • Class cancellations will be announced on voice mail (202.686.1104) two hours before class time.
  • Wednesday morning meditation will be canceled when DC schools are closed or have a delayed opening.

Holiday Cancellations

The studio closes on Thanksgiving Day, and we are only open for a half-day on Independence Day (open for morning classes). We are typically open for all other holidays–including Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, and Easter–when classes are in session. Students who are registered for classes which fall on holidays when we’re closed will received a class voucher, which can be used as a make-up through the end of the following session.

Cancellation Policy for Private Sessions

Please notify the studio at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel a private session. If you cancel within 24 hours of the original appointment, full payment for canceled sessions may be required.

For Parents and Kids

  • Adult Participation: One adult must be present for family classes, Movers & Twisters, and Toddler Yoga. Other kids yoga classes are drop-off. Due to limited studio space, family members and friends are asked not to observe these classes.
  • Children in Adult Classes: Children Under 16 are not permitted in Circle Yoga (adult) classes.
  • Unattended Children: Circle Yoga/Budding Yogis does not provide childcare. If not attending a class, children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver.

Waiver and Release Agreement for Students Registering Online*

I understand that Circle Yoga (CY) classes includes physical movements and exertion. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in CY classes. I represent and warrant that I am in good health and physical condition and I have no medical condition which would prevent my full participation in CY classes. In addition, I will make the instructor aware of any medical conditions or physical limitations before class. If I am pregnant, become pregnant or I am post-natal or post-surgical, my signature below verifies that I have my physician’s approval to participate. In consideration of being permitted to participate in CY classes, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the program. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in CY classes, I expressly irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or may have hereafter for any reason against Circle Yoga LLC, its owners, employees and independent contractors, for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in a CY class.

Photos: I may be photographed during yoga classes and these photographs may appear in Circle Yoga promotional materials unless otherwise specified. No person whose photograph is used will be identified by name, nor will any compensation be extended for such use.

Parents Registering Children for Budding Yogis Classes / Workshops: I am the parent and/or guardian of the minor child/children for whom I am registering. I have read this release and permission and fully understand its contents, and I have the full right and authority to execute this release and permission.

*Students registering by mail or at the studio will sign a copy of this waiver and release agreement.