Policies

Student Bill of Rights:
Every Kriyatech student has the right to:

A clean, safe and supportive practice environment.

An appropriately trained and qualified teacher or practitioner. Student teachers or developing practitioners will be clearly identified when applicable.

Trauma-informed teaching and practice that respects personal history, agency, capacity and individual needs.

Consent and bodily autonomy. Students may decline touch, physical assists, modifications or any practice without pressure or judgment.

Clear personal boundaries and respectful, professional conduct from teachers, practitioners and fellow students.

Choice within practice. Students may ask questions, request alternatives, rest, modify or stop a practice when needed.

Privacy, dignity and respect, including freedom from discrimination, harassment, intimidation or coercion.

Student Responsibilities & Etiquette:
Students are expected to help maintain a respectful, safe and focused practice environment by:

Arriving prepared for practice. Please allow enough time for check-in, settling in and gathering any props you may need. When possible, practice on a relatively empty stomach. If eating beforehand is necessary, a lighter meal is generally preferable.

Maintaining personal hygiene and a fragrance-conscious environment. Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes, colognes or other heavily scented products to practice. Fragrances may create significant health risks or discomfort for students and practitioners with asthma, allergies, migraines or chemical sensitivities. Wear comfortable, unrestricted clothing appropriate to the practice.

Limiting electronic distractions. Phones and other electronic devices should be turned off or silenced before practice and stored away from your immediate practice space whenever possible.

Setting up with consideration for others. Gather needed blankets, mats or other props and arrange your practice area so that those around you also have adequate and comfortable room to move.

Informing your teacher of relevant considerations before practice, including injuries, physical limitations or other needs that may affect participation.

Remaining present during practice. Help maintain a quiet and focused atmosphere and minimize unnecessary conversation. Plan to remain through the end of practice whenever possible. If you must leave the room, do so quietly and discreetly.

Participating respectfully and within your own capacity. Honor your body's limits, use modifications or rest when needed, and remain mindful of your movements and the practice space of those around you.

Using modifications and alternatives as needed. Students are welcome to ask for modifications, and teachers may offer alternatives during practice.

Following reasonable guidance related to safety and the practice itself. When a question is not urgent, please wait for an appropriate rest period or until after practice whenever possible so the flow of the group is not unnecessarily interrupted.

Caring for the space after practice. Fold and return blankets and other shared props, clean your personal area, and remove or dispose of anything you brought into the space. We favor a carry-in/carry-out approach whenever practical.

Respect the privacy, boundaries, belongings and practice of other students.

Registration, Attendance & Class Passes:

Advance registration is required for all classes, workshops, events and group practices. Kriyatech does not admit unregistered walk-ins.

Students should arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow for check-in, settling in and preparation.

Once practice has begun, doors may be locked and late arrivals may not be admitted.

Students with an active 10-class pass are considered ongoing registered participants for their regular classes and do not need to register
separately each week. Instead, pass holders are responsible for notifying their teacher when they will not be attending, with as much
advance notice as reasonably possible.

Workshops, special events, series and other limited-capacity offerings may have their own registration deadlines, capacity limits or
attendance requirements.

Rates, Payment, Scholarships & Work Trade:

Kriyatech’s former sliding-scale model has been replaced by a three-tier exchange structure: Sustained, Standard and Supporting. The intention is to preserve financial accessibility while making the exchange more transparent and tenable. The quality of teaching, time and care provided does not change according to the rate selected.

Sustained is intended for students who need a lower rate in order to participate more comfortably.
Standard reflects the regular rate for the offering.
Supporting is for students who have greater financial flexibility and are able to contribute above the standard rate, helping sustain the continued work, teaching and community offerings of Kriyatech.

Payment for ordinary private sessions is due on arrival unless another arrangement has been made in advance.

Some classes, workshops, series, trainings or extended private offerings may have their own payment terms. Those terms will be clearly stated with the offering.

Scholarships or sponsorships may be available for selected classes, workshops, trainings or events, depending on available resources.

Volunteer or work-trade arrangements may also be available in some circumstances and should be discussed directly with Kriyatech in advance.

Students are responsible for keeping up with agreed payment arrangements and communicating promptly if an adjustment is needed.

Cancellations, Rescheduling & Missed Appointments:

We understand that plans sometimes change. Whenever possible, Kriyatech allows private appointments to be rescheduled rather than cancelled. Required notice varies according to the amount of time reserved for the offering.

Ordinary Private Sessions
Individually booked private sessions may be rescheduled without penalty with at least 24 hours notice. Cancellations or requests to reschedule with less than 24 hours notice are subject to a $30 late cancellation fee. Missed appointments without notice are also subject to the cancellation fee.

Six-Session Private Packages
Students who have prepaid for a six-session private package may reschedule their sessions without an additional cancellation fee. As much advance notice as possible is expected so that reserved appointment time can be made available to others. Missed appointments without communication may be handled differently from rescheduled sessions.

Private Workshops / Intensives
Because Private Workshops and Intensives reserve a substantially larger block of time, at least 48 hours notice is required to reschedule or cancel without penalty. Changes made with less than 48 hours notice are subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the booked rate. Cancellations, rescheduling requests, or missed appointments with less than 24 hours notice may be charged the full booked rate.

Vision Quest & Other Extended Private Work
Vision Quest and other substantially extended private work require at least 72 hours notice to reschedule or cancel without penalty. Changes made with less than 72 hours notice are subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the booked rate. Cancellations, rescheduling requests, or missed appointments with less than 24 hours notice may be charged the full booked rate.

Classes, Series, Trainings & Special Events
Group classes, series, trainings and special events may have cancellation, transfer or refund terms specific to the offering. Any terms that differ from this general policy will be provided at registration.

If Kriyatech cancels a prepaid offering, students will be offered an appropriate refund, credit or transfer.

Outstanding cancellation fees must be resolved before additional private sessions can be booked.

Privacy & Personal Information:

Kriyatech respects the privacy of our students, clients and community members. Personal information collected through registration, booking, enrollment or direct communication is used only as needed to provide and administer Kriyatech offerings.

Information we collect may include contact information, address, birthday, registration and attendance information, booking details, payment-related information, and other information voluntarily provided in connection with a class, session, training or program.

Kriyatech will never sell, rent, trade or monetize personal information.

Information may be processed through third-party systems when necessary to operate booking, scheduling, email communication, payments, hosting or other essential administrative functions. We limit the use of those systems to what is reasonably necessary to provide Kriyatech services.

Student attendance, participation and personal information are treated as private. Students are also expected to respect the privacy of others and not disclose personal information, experiences or conversations shared by fellow participants without permission.

Questions or concerns about personal information may be directed to Kriyatech at any time.

Accessibility & Accommodations:

Kriyatech is committed to making practice as accessible and adaptable as possible within the realities of our current teaching spaces and offerings.

Our present in-person teaching space is not wheelchair accessible. We do not want this limitation to communicate that students with mobility needs are unwelcome. When appropriate, private sessions may be offered online or may be brought to another accessible location for an additional travel fee. Students are encouraged to contact Kriyatech directly so we can discuss what arrangement may best support participation.

Practices themselves are adaptable. Teachers may offer variations, props, seated options, reduced ranges of motion, rest periods, pacing adjustments, and other modifications according to the needs of the individual practitioner. Students are always encouraged to communicate what they need and to participate in ways that support their own capacity and comfort.

Online participation is available for many private, therapeutic, meditative and educational offerings. Group classes are not currently broadcast online as a standard option, though additional virtual group programming may be developed as interest and community needs evolve.

Accessibility needs are individual, and not every accommodation will look the same. We welcome conversation in advance of a class, workshop or private session so that we can explore what is realistically possible and create the most supportive experience we can.

Health, Safety & Scope of Practice:

Kriyatech teachers and practitioners are committed to offering thoughtful, appropriately trained and responsibly held practices within the scope of their education, certification and experience.

Students are encouraged to communicate relevant injuries, health considerations, pregnancy, physical limitations or other concerns that may affect participation. Practices may be modified, slowed, adapted or discontinued as needed. Students retain the right to rest, decline a practice or choose an alternative at any time.

Yoga, meditation, breathwork, somatic practice, energy work and other Kriyatech modalities may support wellbeing, self-awareness, regulation, recovery and personal growth. They are not intended to replace appropriate medical, psychological or other licensed professional care when such care is needed. Kriyatech teachers and practitioners do not diagnose medical or mental-health conditions or prescribe treatment outside the scope of their professional qualifications.

Students are responsible for participating within their own capacity and for seeking appropriate medical advice when they are uncertain whether a practice is suitable for them.

To support the health of the wider community, students experiencing a contagious illness, fever or other symptoms that may place others at risk should refrain from attending in-person practice until they are well enough to return. Online options may be available for some offerings.

Kriyatech teachers may pause, modify or discontinue a practice when there is a reasonable concern for the safety or wellbeing of an individual student or the group.

Teacher Responsibilities & Professional Boundaries:

Kriyatech teachers and practitioners are expected to teach within the scope of their training, certification, experience and current level of competence. Kriyatech teachers and practitioners are expected to remain engaged in ongoing learning and continuing education appropriate to the work they offer, including continued study, training and personal practice.

Teachers are responsible for maintaining respectful, appropriate and clearly defined professional boundaries with students and clients. The trust created within teaching, therapeutic and healing relationships must never be used for coercion, manipulation, exploitation or personal gain.

Students must be treated with dignity, honesty and respect. Teachers are expected to communicate clearly, obtain consent where appropriate, honor a student’s right to decline or modify a practice, and avoid pressuring students into participation, disclosure, touch or continued work.

When a teacher is still in training or practicing under supervision, that status should be made clear to students.

Teachers are also responsible for recognizing when a student’s needs fall outside their own scope of practice and, when appropriate offerering referral elsewhere or encouraging the student to seek support from a suitably qualified professional.

Feedback, Concerns & Non-Retaliation:

Kriyatech welcomes thoughtful feedback about classes, sessions, teachers, practitioners, policies and the overall student experience.

Students are encouraged to raise concerns directly when something does not feel appropriate, clear, respectful or safe. Concerns may involve teaching practices, boundaries, accessibility, discrimination, communication, privacy, payment, scheduling or any other aspect of participation.

Feedback and complaints will be taken seriously and reviewed as fairly and respectfully as possible. Raising a concern will not be used as a reason to shame, intimidate, exclude or retaliate against a student.

When appropriate, Kriyatech will work with the student to clarify what occurred, address misunderstandings, make reasonable corrections and determine what additional response may be needed.

Students may also offer feedback about what is working well and what helps them feel supported, included and able to participate fully.

Addressing Discrimination, Harassment & Bias:

Kriyatech does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, intimidation or targeted mistreatment based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, economic circumstance, or other aspects of identity and lived experience.

Students, teachers, practitioners and guests are expected to contribute to an environment in which people are treated with dignity and respect. Behavior that threatens another person’s safety, belonging or ability to participate in practice may be addressed directly and may result in removal from a class, event, program or Kriyatech community space.

Concerns involving discrimination, harassment or bias will be taken seriously. Students are encouraged to bring concerns forward so they can be addressed rather than carried silently.

Kriyatech’s commitment to inclusion does not require us to make room for behavior that harms, targets, intimidates, or compromises the safety or dignity of the people in our care, including students, teachers, practitioners, and members of our wider community.

Policy Changes:

Kriyatech policies may be updated as our programs, practices, community needs and administrative systems evolve.

When changes are made, the most current version of our policies will be published on the Kriyatech website. Offering-specific terms provided at the time of registration or booking will continue to apply to that offering unless otherwise communicated.

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Student Bill of Rights:Every Kriyatech student has the right to:

Student Responsibilities & Etiquette: Students are expected to help maintain a respectful, safe and focused practice environment by: