Terms & Conditions

Instruction and training in the arts of Tai Chi, Qigong, Body Psychotherapy or martial arts does not provide replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of pathological conditions. If you have an acute or chronic illness or disease, please seek medical attention from a qualified doctor.

Some Tai Chi, Qigong, Body Psychotherapy and martial art exercises may not be suitable for everyone. If you are unsure about any of the exercises, or if you have any injuries or medical conditions that you think may affect your ability to participate, please consult your medical practitioner or health care provider first.

Please note that some Tai Chi, Qigong, Body Psychotherapy and martials arts exercises are not suitable for pregnant women. If you have specific health-related questions, please call your medical practitioner or other health care provider.

Medical history forms are to be completed upon registration. If you are pregnant or have any injuries or medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in physical exercise please advise beforehand (at the time of Registration) so we can assess your situation.

All care will be taken of you throughout the retreat but no responsibility will be taken for any injuries incurred during the retreat. We require that you take out travel insurance to cover the event of you having to withdraw from the retreat and be given medical treatment or care, and to cover any travel expenses incurred as a result.

Declaration of Understanding

 I understand that:

• Tai Chi, Qigong and martial arts are not replacements for medical advice, care or treatment.
• If I have an acute or chronic illness or disease, I need to consult my medical practitioner for advice pertaining to the suitability of Tai Chi, Qigong and martial arts exercise at the Heart of Qigong Retreat, in relation to my illness or disease.
• If I have an acute or chronic illness or disease, that I think may affect my ability to safely participate in the Heart of Qigong Retreat, I agree to seek medical attention from a qualified doctor before participating in the Retreat.
• I agree to include all my health details on the Medical History form, including stating if I am pregnant or have any injuries, illnesses or disease.
• I agree to take out travel insurance to cover the event of having to withdraw from the retreat and be given medical treatment or care, and to cover any travel expenses incurred as a result.
• I have read, understood and agree with all of the above information, or if I did not understand it or any part of it, I requested an independent person to explain it to me.