Waiver + Participation Agreement

Last Updated: June 1st, 2025

Thank you for joining this journey of movement, reflection, and a gentle return to your body. Before we begin, please take a moment to read and acknowledge the following. This is not about signing away your rights, it’s about creating shared understanding, care, and mutual respect for your process.

1. Voluntary Participation

I understand that all movement invitations — whether written, guided, or live on Zoom — are optional and offered to support my wellbeing, not to push beyond it. I choose to participate of my own free will and agree to move at a pace and intensity that feels supportive for me.

2. Personal Responsibility

I acknowledge that I am responsible for listening to my body, modifying or pausing as needed, and tending to my own physical and emotional needs throughout the experience. I understand that movement practices can stir emotions, sensations, or memories, and I commit to offering myself care and compassion in whatever arises.

3. Health & Safety

I affirm that I am in a state of physical and emotional readiness to engage in gentle somatic and movement-based practices. If I am managing any medical or psychological conditions, I have consulted (or will consult) a health professional before participating.

4. This is Not Therapy

I understand that this series is not psychotherapy or a substitute for professional mental health treatment. No diagnosis, clinical intervention, or therapeutic relationship is being offered. This space is created for self-reflection, creative movement, and embodied exploration — not mental health care.

5. Confidentiality, Presence & Respect in Live Sessions

If I participate in the live Zoom gatherings, I understand that this is a space built on trust and mutual respect. I agree to:

• Arrive as I am, with openness and care for myself and others

• Keep my camera on during the live sessions to support safety, group connection, and facilitator awareness

• Honor the confidentiality of anything shared in the space — what’s shared in the circle stays in the circle

Sharing is always optional. Silence is welcome.

6. Waiver of Liability

By participating in this series, I release Carolyn Hudson and Body Rhythms from any liability for injury, loss, or harm that may occur through my involvement. I understand that my participation is my own responsibility and that I am free to adjust or step away at any time.

7. Consent

By checking the box on the sign-up form, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statements. I enter into this series with care for my body, my journey, and the collective space we are co-creating.