Gary Kissiah Law
I teach yoga philosophy and law for teacher training programs. If you are a Yoga Alliance Member, go to the Yoga Alliance page for book discounts. I just released the Fourth Edition of Essential Information containing COVID-19 releases. See my new post on the legal, business and yogic considerations for re-opening yoga studios.
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Current Blog Posts
The Three Limbed Strategy For Protecting Yourself from Liability-Insurance Policies (Part 2)
In my workshops I hear many questions about insurance coverage. If you are a yoga studio or teacher you must get insurance coverage to cover you against liability for personal injury. This means that if someone is injured in a class, the student will sue both the yoga...
California Adopts New Anti-Harassment Law That Covers Most Yoga Studios and Wellness Businesses
Recent legislation concerning ethics in California will have a significant effect on yoga studios and wellness businesses in California starting on January 1, 2020. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (the “Act”) prohibits discrimination, harassment and...
The Three Limbed Strategy For Protecting Yourself From Liability- Waivers (Part 1)
[av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] This is a three part series on protecting yoga studios and teachers from potential liability for personal injury claims. These claims would typically be based upon a theory of negligence: the teacher negligently adjusted a...