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1. Ahimsa — acting with care 1.1 We act with care towards all persons with whom we are connected in yoga.1.2 We respect the moral, social, cultural and religious values of our students. 1.3 We do not discriminate against or refuse teaching to anyone because of their gender, age, sexual preference, disability, race, culture, religion or political belief. 1.4 We take responsibility to decide whether or not we can assist a student in yoga. 1.5 We take responsibility to make an appropriate referral if for any reason we are unable or unwilling to teach a student. 1.6 We give priority to the teacher-student relationship which takes precedence over other personal or professional connections with our students. 1.7 We do not verbally or in any other way abuse, harass, or coerce students or yoga associates. 1.8 We hold in confidence all verbal and written information about students and yoga associates. 1.9 We do not claim to have or use ‘psychic powers’ in the course of teaching yoga 2. Satya — speaking truth in the service of all 2.1 We use truthful and clear communication with all people with whom we are connected in yoga.2.2 We communicate our teaching credentials truthfully and without misrepresentation to students, yoga associates and referral sources. 2.3 We teach yoga within the limits of our training, experience and competence. 2.4 We speak of other yoga teachers and yoga associates with respect. 2.5 We promote and advertise our teaching ability and our yoga classes truthfully making only realistic claims about the possible benefits and effects of yoga. We do not use: a. false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or unfair statements b. statements implying unusual, unique or one-of-a-kind abilities, including misrepresentation through sensationalism, exaggeration or superficiality |
