Updated 3rd July 2024
What to wear:
Please dress appropriately for the discipline you are training in, the space in which we are working, and for the safety of you and the others around you. At Airhedz this means:
• DO wear: sports clothing (such as yoga, Pilates, gym) with no zips, no buttons, or no harsh additions.
• DO wear: tight-fitting clothing that covers your torso, armpits, backs of knees and will not slip when inverting.
• DO NOT wear jeans, very baggy clothing, overly revealing garments.
• Please avoid sequins, diamante or the like as it can catch on and damage the fabric.
• NO jewellery including watches (unless fully covered); belly-piercings should be covered at all times; ear/nost studs are fine.
• If you are prone to excessive perspiration, please bring towels or additional clothing.
• We generally work in bare feet or in socks.
• If you have ankle guards or knee supports etc. please bring them with you if needed but check with Tina before using them.
Aerial Fitness & Capacity
• All those attending Airhedz aerial sessions are expected to be of appropriate fitness and capacity to undertake the sessions. Incapacity may be experienced/demonstrated by for example: the use of some drugs, alcohol, hunger, and tiredness.
• All Airhedz tutors have the right to refuse anyone access to Airhedz sessions if they are, or appear to be, incapacitated in any way.
• Please ensure you remain hydrated. There is a kitchen at Soul Solutions, where you can refill as required.
Access & Disability Awareness
We pride ourselves in being disability aware and strive to make our sessions as accessible as possible. We ask that if you have specifc additional needs or requirements, please discuss with us in the booking stage, so we can ensure we are fully prepared to support them.
That said, we ask all our participants to be considerate of the needs of others in the space, and to appreciate that not all disabilities are visible.
Our participants come from all walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds. We seek tolerance and inclusion, and will not accept any language or behaviour that causes distress or discomfort to other participants or staff. If there are issues that have arisen that we are unaware of, please take a moment to discreetly speak with or email Tina in the first instance.
Lateness
• To ensure safety for all, Airhedz has a ‘lateness’ policy. If possible, please arrive at least five minutes before your class so you can be ready to begin at the start of the session.
• We appreciate that sometimes it cannot be helped, so if you know you will be late, please contact your course tutor to find out if it will still be possible to join the class.
• If you are late, it will be at the discretion of the course tutor as to whether or not you can join the session; you may be asked to observe rather than actively participate.
• If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will NOT be able to participate in the class.
• Please note that for Aerial Yoga in Faversham, the venue is often locked a few minutes prior to the start of session; you will therefore not be able to enter the building if late.
• If you miss sessions, or are refused entry owing to lateness, you will NOT be refunded for those sessions.
Missed Classes & Catch-ups
Catch-up sessions may be offered to Aerial Yoga participants, as and when spaces permit. You may be able to carry a missed session over, but only if you are signed up to the next block.
Teaching at Airhedz
• Airhedz is a privately run aerial training facility founded by Tina Carter. Whilst she appreciates students’ excitement at learning and sharing new skills, for safety reasons this is not permitted in the space, unless supported and facilitated by Tina.
• Only Airhedz appointed staff and volunteers are permitted to teach aerial skills in the Airhedz aerial sessions. The courses are designed and implemented carefully by appropriately experienced and trained tutors. Airhedz therefore does not allow student-to-student teaching.
Photography & Filming
• Please do NOT video or photograph students or Airhedz staff during classes without their expressed, overt consent.
• Airhedz staff or appointed photographers may on occasion video/photograph for publicity of its classes sharing them on social media and our website. If you would rather NOT be photographed, please let staff know at the time.
Late & Non-payment
• As spaces are limited in all our courses, we require payment in advance to guarantee places.
• It may be possible for those known to us, to have alternative arrangements; please talk to Tina about this.
• Please be advised that we will seek legal advice for any non-payment of fees.
• Once a course has been booked and paid for, reimbursement for lack of attendance is usually not offered. Any repayment will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but rarely on part-attendance of a course.
• Please note that confirmation of participation will mean you have to pay for each place in full before the course begins.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
• Please note that once payment has been made, no refunds or reimbursements are made unless at Airhedz discretion.
• Due to the timely and specialised nature of these events and the limited number of spaces on offer, the 14-day cooling off period available on many purchases does not automatically apply. If you require 14 days to consider your options then please state this before booking a place. We can pencil a place in for you, but cannot guarantee it if others agree to commit to the place in that time. This is due to our courses being offered as a leisure activity, occurring on specific dates and being of very limited number.
• For further information visit: Citizens Advice Bureau.
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