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Julz
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Mar 21, 2004, 4:13 PM

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Has anybody researched these areas?

Or are you also shying away from these rather mundane sides of yoga teaching?!?!


Rod
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Mar 21, 2004, 4:21 PM

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Hi Julz,

While I have not researched yoga insurance in Australia, I think these statements about the risks to be without insurance are pretty valid http://www.yogadirectory.com/bbs/index.cgi?read=3511:

"Your Practice
To protect your business property, personal property, wage earning, reputation and the ability to continue doing YOGA and/or hands-on therapies, insurance protection is a necessary addition to your professional practice. If you are not covered by insurance that protects you from claims made against the work you do, then you are leaving yourself open for a lawsuit. If you think having insurance just gives someone access to the deep pockets of your insurance carrier, think again. Without insurance you can be personally sued for future earnings, and anything you might own. Although you may be innocent, you may still be put out of business. If you do not have the proper legal assistance to fight a claim, or the reserves to pay a successful claim, you are very vulnerable. Insurance is protection against both false and real claims. "

Your Premises
If you rent, lease or are paying for space in a building, you can be held liable for accidents or damage even if your landlord has premises liability insurance. If you are working out of your home, you are liable for damages if someone falls going to or coming from your house or apartment. If someone is bitten by a dog or scratched by a cat while at your place of business, even if it isn't yours, your are liable. Insurance protects you in case someone is injured. Insurance protects your peace of mind.

Hope this helps.

Namaste,

Rod
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Bonnie
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Mar 23, 2004, 1:31 PM

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No, I think its a good thing to talk about one we will all need eventually and one we should start thinking about i guess.

I would be interested to know the costs of insurance and how yoga relates to other kinds of insurance. You would think that yoga would have a lower insurance cost than something like flying a hot air baloon.


Janet
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Apr 13, 2004, 1:34 PM

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I'm a second year student in the CAE course (Melbourne) - we've recently been discussing eligibility for membership with the Yoga Teachers Association Aust, which also enables you to get discount insurance. Dont have all the details with me - if you are a student in this course you will go through these 'business' details in second year. If not, let me know and I'll pass on the info.
Janet.
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yogeshvara2
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Dec 12, 2004, 6:45 AM

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My teacher, who shall remain nameless, teaches thousands of students each year and has no insurance, trusting the lord as he does. Unfortunately, I'm not that advanced and have protected my ass(ets) by purchasing insurance. By the low cost of the insurance, $US 149 per year , I get that not too many yogis get sued or that the lord protects us when we do. You can get more info at www.imagroup.com
It is an American firm but the I stands for International so I suppose it is global in scope. I've seen other insurances, but this is the lowest price from a reputable org I've seen.
Peace,
Yogeshvara
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hannahc
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Mar 5, 2005, 3:48 PM

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Hi (brand new member, here in the San Francisco Bay Area):

Just looked at that website as a new studio that has hired me requires insurance; the one you recommend says there's an extra charge for more than nine students: How many students can I teach with my policy?

    You may teach up to nine students as a seminar teacher or class teacher. For classes of ten students or more, there is an additional fee.

    Seems strange. How can one limit one's classes if working for someone else? Any insight?

    Thanks,

    Hannah



Rod
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May 31, 2005, 10:34 AM

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OAMPS offers Yoga insurance in Australia.
http://www.oamps.com.au/Products/default.asp?productID=83. You can download a proposal form and important information on the OAMPS Special Combined Liability Policy from their website.

A pre-requisite is that you are a member of a professional association, such as the YTAA www.yogateachers.asn.au however.

Namaste,

Rod
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BelieveMe
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Sep 17, 2005, 10:34 AM

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Yes, yoga insurance resources to look into include:
http://www.namasta.com/yoga_teacher_insurance_(FWI).pdf (US only)
That program can cover teachers or studios, cost shown on application.

http://www.fdean.com/namasta (US and Canada)
This is for teachers and costs $93

Nobody wants to buy insurance, especially in the field of yoga where ahimsa should protect the students -- and the teacher. As with everything, you need to make sure that the program covers your needs:
- does it cover you wherever you teach (just one studio or everywhere)
- does it cover you however many students are in the class
- if you also teach Pilates or offer massage, does the policy cover you (the ones above should).

Hope this helps,

Om Shanti,


celticlight8
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May 27, 2006, 1:55 AM

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What about for unregistered teachers? If I have been teaching for a couple of years without insurance and I am not a certified instructor, what happens then? What kind of insurance could I get if I wasn't still certified?

Thank you.


Carolyn
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Aug 5, 2006, 5:49 PM

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Something that I've thought a great deal about is the need to ground knowledge of yoga in the equivalent fields in Western culture, and in order to do this I've looked into doing the Certificate 3 in fitness through the TAFE system, which gives a basic grounding in anatomy and gym training. Insurance to run a fitness class through this qualification is a little cheaper than insurance through the yoga association.
Namaste, Carolyn Minchin.


purnayoga
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Nov 15, 2006, 12:38 PM

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Yes I have personal liability through Namasta. They don't actually underwrite the insurance. It's not too pricey and covers the basics if you are renting space and do not have others teaching for you.

AS of last month I spoke to an insurance agent regarding studio policies. That is quite a bit more pricey and covers real property as well as liability. Prices will vary according to marketand staff size. I think 4k a year is about where that sort of things falls in terms of costs.
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