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Terms & Conditions
These terms govern your relationship with Bliss of Enlightenment — written clearly, honestly, and with the same respect we hold for every person who walks through our doors.
Last Updated: 6 May 2025
Applies: Worldwide visitors
By Using Our Website or Registering for Any Programme, You Agree to These Terms
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website or registering for any retreat, teacher training, or programme offered by Bliss of Enlightenment. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
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Registering for a Retreat
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Attending Any Programme
Section 1
Definitions
“We” / “Us” / “Our”
“You” / “Participant”
“Programme”
“Website”
“Content”
“Booking”
“Retreat Venue”
“Force Majeure”
Section 2
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing our website, submitting a registration form, making a payment, or attending any Programme, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.
- These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bliss of Enlightenment
- If you are registering on behalf of another person, you warrant that you have full authority to bind that person to these Terms
- These Terms apply to all interactions with Bliss of Enlightenment — in person, online, via email, WhatsApp, or through any third-party booking platform
- Continued use of our website after any update to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms
- If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, your remedy is to discontinue use of our services and website immediately
Related Documents
These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and our Refund & Cancellation Policy, which together form the complete legal framework governing your relationship with Bliss of Enlightenment. All three documents are available on our website.
Section 3
Eligibility
To register for and attend any Programme offered by Bliss of Enlightenment, participants must meet the following eligibility criteria. These criteria exist to ensure your safety and the integrity of the retreat experience for all participants.
Age Requirements
- All participants must be a minimum of18 years of ageat the time of the retreat start date
- In exceptional circumstances, participants aged 16–17 may be considered with written consent from both a parent or legal guardian and the lead teacher — please enquire before registering
- Bliss of Enlightenment reserves the right to request proof of age prior to or at arrival
Health & Mental Wellbeing
- Participants must be in a state of general physical and mental health suitable for intensive meditation, yoga, and spiritual immersion practices
- Individuals currently experiencing acute psychiatric conditions, active psychosis, severe clinical depression requiring inpatient treatment, or recent hospitalisation for mental health are advised to consult their healthcare provider before registering and to contact us to discuss suitability
- You are responsible for truthfully disclosing any health conditions on the pre-retreat health questionnaire
Capacity & Readiness
- No prior yoga or meditation experience is required unless explicitly stated in a specific Programme description
- Participants must be willing to abide by the retreat structure, schedule, and guidelines as communicated by the lead teacher
- Bliss of Enlightenment reserves the right to decline a registration at its sole discretion if it determines that a Programme is not suitable for a specific individual — any amounts paid will be fully refunded in such cases
Section 4
Our Services
Bliss of Enlightenment offers a range of spiritual, yoga, and wellness programmes designed to support inner awakening, wellbeing, and personal transformation. All Programmes are described on our website and promotional materials in good faith.
Programme Scope
- Residential and non-residential yoga and meditation retreats
- Yoga teacher training programmes (200-hour, 300-hour, and advanced)
- Specialised immersions including Samadhi, Kundalini, and Silence retreats
- Online courses, guided meditations, and digital content
- One-to-one spiritual guidance sessions (by appointment)
- Workshops, seminars, and day programmes
Programme Variations
- We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to Programme content, schedule, teachers, or facilitators where necessary — without prior notice, provided the overall nature and quality of the Programme is maintained
- If a change is material and significantly affects the Programme you registered for, we will notify you as soon as possible and offer you the option to transfer or receive a refund
- Venue changes may occur due to circumstances outside our control — we will notify participants and the quality of the experience will be maintained
No Guarantee of Specific Outcomes
While we design our Programmes with the deepest care and expertise, we cannot and do not guarantee specific spiritual, physical, emotional, or psychological outcomes for any individual participant. Transformation is a deeply personal process — we can create the conditions, but the inner journey is yours.
Not Medical or Therapeutic Services
Our Programmes are spiritual and wellness-oriented in nature. They are not medical treatment, psychotherapy, counselling, or a substitute for professional healthcare. If you have medical or psychological concerns, please consult a qualified professional alongside your participation in our Programmes.
Section 5
Bookings & Payments
All bookings are subject to availability and our written confirmation. A booking is only confirmed once we have received your deposit payment and issued a written confirmation via email.
Booking Process
- Complete the registration form on our website or via our booking platforms
- Pay the required registration deposit (₹15,000 for Indian participants / $250 USD for international participants)
- Receive written booking confirmation from us — this is your official record of registration
- Pay the remaining balance by the due date specified in your confirmation (typically 30 days before the retreat)
Payment Obligations
- All prices are quoted in Indian Rupees (INR) for Indian participants and USD for international participants
- Prices are inclusive of all taxes unless otherwise stated
- We accept payment via Razorpay, UPI, bank transfer, credit/debit card, and PayPal
- Full payment does not guarantee a specific room, schedule slot, or personalised arrangement unless explicitly confirmed in writing by us
- Prices quoted on our website are subject to change without notice — the price at the time of your booking confirmation is the price that governs your registration
Pricing for Group Bookings
- Group discounts may be available for bookings of 3 or more participants from the same organisation or family — please contact us to discuss
- Each participant in a group booking remains individually bound by these Terms
- Scholarship or concessional pricing may be available for genuine seekers with financial need — please write to us confidentially
Important: Fees paid to third-party booking platforms (such as BookRetreats or BookYogaRetreats) are governed by that platform’s own terms and payment policies. Please review their terms before booking through external platforms. For direct bookings, these Terms apply in full.
Section 6
Participant Code of Conduct
Our retreats are sacred spaces — carefully held for deep inner work. Every participant has a responsibility to honour the space, the teacher, and their fellow participants. By registering, you agree to uphold the following standards of conduct throughout all Programmes.
Honour the Silence
Respect Noble Silence when in effect. This is not a social convention — it is the primary vehicle of transformation in our retreats. Violations disturb the experience of all participants.
Digital Surrender
Surrender all digital devices at registration as instructed. Unauthorised use of phones, laptops, or any recording device during the retreat is strictly prohibited.
Sattvic Lifestyle
Observe the retreat’s lifestyle guidelines — including the sattvic diet, abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational substances for the duration of the Programme.
Respect All Beings
Treat all fellow participants, teachers, staff, and the natural environment with dignity and respect. Aggressive, disruptive, or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.
Punctuality
Arrive on time for all sessions. Late arrivals disrupt the energy of the group. Please inform the retreat team in advance if you anticipate any difficulty keeping to the schedule.
No Proselytising
Do not promote your own teachings, products, services, or beliefs to fellow participants. Our space is for learning, not recruitment or marketing of any kind.
Confidentiality
What is shared in the retreat container stays in the retreat container. You must not disclose the personal experiences, revelations, or disclosures of other participants without their explicit consent.
Respect the Venue
Treat all retreat facilities with care. Any damage caused to property, rooms, or equipment through negligence or misconduct may be charged to the responsible participant.
Prohibited Conduct
The following are strictly prohibited during all Bliss of Enlightenment Programmes and on all retreat premises:
- Consumption of alcohol, recreational drugs, or any intoxicating substances
- Smoking or use of tobacco products (except in designated areas if applicable)
- Romantic or sexual conduct with other participants or staff
- Recording of sessions, teachings, or other participants without explicit written consent
- Sharing, distributing, or reproducing our teachings or materials without permission
- Bringing non-registered guests onto the retreat premises
- Verbal, physical, or emotional aggression toward any person
- Any form of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation
- Possession of weapons of any kind on retreat premises
- Leaving the retreat venue overnight without prior consent of the lead teacher
- Engaging in any commercial activity or solicitation on retreat premises
- Breaching the confidentiality of fellow participants
Removal from Programme
Bliss of Enlightenment reserves the right to remove any participant from a Programme at any time if their behaviour, in the sole judgement of the lead teacher or retreat manager, endangers the safety, wellbeing, or experience of others, or violates this Code of Conduct. No refund will be issued in such circumstances.
Health & Medical Responsibility
Your health and wellbeing are of paramount importance to us. The following terms govern your responsibility to disclose health information and our corresponding obligations to you during Programmes.
Pre-Registration Health Disclosure
- You must complete our pre-retreat health questionnaire truthfully and fully before your arrival
- You must disclose all physical health conditions, injuries, surgeries, or treatments relevant to yoga, meditation, breathwork, or intensive physical or emotional practice
- You must disclose all current prescription medications and any relevant history of mental health conditions, eating disorders, or trauma
- Failure to disclose relevant health information may result in your removal from the Programme without refund
Personal Medical Responsibility
- You are responsible for bringing an adequate supply of all personal medications required during the retreat
- You are responsible for managing your own medical needs and for informing the retreat welfare team of any medical emergency
- Bliss of Enlightenment does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescription services
- In the event of a medical emergency, we will contact emergency services and your nominated emergency contact — please ensure your emergency contact details are accurate
Pregnancy
- If you are pregnant or become pregnant after registering, please contact us immediately
- Certain practices in our Programmes (advanced pranayama, intensive breathwork, some kriyas) are contraindicated during pregnancy — we will advise on modified participation
- Participants who are more than 12 weeks pregnant at the retreat start date may be advised to defer to a future batch — a full transfer credit will be applied with no fee
Not a Medical Service
Nothing in our Programme content, teachings, or materials constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any intensive yoga, meditation, or breathwork practice — particularly if you have any pre-existing health conditions.
Section 8
Assumption of Risk & Waiver
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. All updates will be handled transparently and respectfully.
By registering for and attending any Bliss of Enlightenment Programme, you acknowledge and accept that:
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- Yoga, meditation, breathwork, and other physical and spiritual practices carry inherent risks, including but not limited to physical injury, emotional disturbance, or the surfacing of suppressed psychological material
- You voluntarily participate in all sessions and practices and take full personal responsibility for the choices you make during the Programme
- You are free to modify or rest from any practice at any time — and you accept responsibility for your own decisions to participate or not participate in any given session
- Deep meditation and spiritual immersion may bring up powerful emotional and psychological material — this is part of the transformational process and is not a sign of harm
- You assume all risks associated with travel to and from the retreat venue, including transportation, accommodation booked independently, and any activities undertaken outside the formal retreat schedule
- Bliss of Enlightenment is not liable for theft, loss, or damage to personal belongings brought to the retreat venue
Not a Medical Service
Nothing in our Programme content, teachings, or materials constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any intensive yoga, meditation, or breathwork practice — particularly if you have any pre-existing health conditions.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content, teachings, materials, and resources created by or for Bliss of Enlightenment are our intellectual property, protected under applicable Indian and international copyright, trademark, and related laws.
Written Materials
Course manuals, handouts, workbooks, website copy, and all written content
Audio & Video
Recorded teachings, guided meditations, online course videos, and retreat recordings
Visual Design
Our logo, brand identity, website design, illustrations, and visual content
Teaching Methods
Our unique retreat formats, curriculum structures, and proprietary practice sequences
Digital Content
All website pages, email communications, social media content, and digital downloads
Trade Name
The name “Bliss of Enlightenment” and all associated brand identifiers
Permitted & Prohibited Uses
- Materials provided during Programmes are for your personal use only and may not be reproduced, distributed, sold, or shared publicly without our prior written consent
- You may not record any teachings, sessions, or practices — audio, video, or otherwise — without the explicit written consent of the lead teacher
- You may not teach, facilitate, or commercially offer any practice, curriculum, or methodology derived directly from our proprietary content without a licence agreement
- Fair personal use — sharing brief quotes with proper attribution — is permitted and welcomed
- For licensing, collaboration, or media enquiries, please contact us at blissofenlightenment@gmail.com
Website Use
By accessing and using our website, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the website.
Acceptable Use
- Browsing our website, reading our content, and using our registration forms for legitimate booking purposes
- Submitting genuine enquiries, feedback, or contact form messages
- Sharing links to our website pages on social media for non-commercial purposes
Prohibited Website Activities
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of our website, systems, or databases
- Introducing viruses, malware, or any other malicious code to our website
- Using automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract content or data from our website without permission
- Attempting to impersonate Bliss of Enlightenment or any of our teachers or staff online
- Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on our website
- Framing or mirroring any part of our website without our prior written consent
Website Availability
- We endeavour to keep our website available at all times but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
- We reserve the right to suspend, modify, or discontinue any part of our website at any time without notice
- We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from temporary unavailability of our website
Third-Party Links & Platforms
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, social media pages, and external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.
- We do not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website
- Clicking a third-party link takes you outside our website — we encourage you to read the privacy policy and terms of any external site you visit
- We are not responsible for any transactions, agreements, or experiences arising from your use of third-party platforms — including BookRetreats, BookYogaRetreats, or social media platforms
- If you book through a third-party platform, the financial terms of that platform may differ from our direct booking terms — please review both before completing a booking
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bliss of Enlightenment’s liability to you in connection with our Programmes, website, and services is limited as follows:
| Situation | Our Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Physical injury due to our proven gross negligence | We accept liability and will respond appropriately | Covered |
| Physical injury due to your voluntary participation in practices | You have assumed the inherent risk — we are not liable | Not Covered |
| Loss or theft of personal belongings at the retreat venue | We are not liable — please use secure storage provided | Not Covered |
| Indirect, consequential, or financial loss of any kind | We exclude all indirect and consequential liability to the maximum extent permitted by law | Not Covered |
| Travel costs, accommodation, or expenses booked independently | These are your responsibility — we are not liable for any independently incurred costs | Not Covered |
| Emotional or psychological responses during or after a retreat | Deep inner work may surface strong emotions — this is inherent to the process and is your responsibility | Not Covered |
| Programme cancellation by us (our decision) | Full refund of all amounts paid, including deposit | Covered |
| Force majeure cancellation | Full refund or free transfer — no further liability | Covered |
Where any limitation of liability is found to be unenforceable under applicable law, our total liability shall in any event be limited to the total amount paid by you for the specific Programme giving rise to the claim.
Indemnification
By registering for and attending our Programmes, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bliss of Enlightenment, its teachers, directors, employees, volunteers, and representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or in connection with:
- Your violation of any of these Terms and Conditions
- Your breach of the Participant Code of Conduct during any Programme
- Any injury or harm caused to another person or property by your actions or negligence
- Any false or misleading information provided by you during registration or on health questionnaires
- Your unauthorised recording, reproduction, or distribution of our Programme content
- Any claim brought by a third party arising from your conduct during or in connection with our Programmes
Photography, Recording & Media Consent
We occasionally capture photographs and video footage during our Programmes for use in our promotional and educational materials. Your image is a form of personal data, and we handle it with complete respect.
- We will seek your explicit, separate written consent before using any image in which you are identifiable in public-facing materials
- You may decline photography at any time — this will not affect your participation in any way
- You may withdraw consent for use of previously captured images at any time by writing to us
- Participants may not photograph or record other participants, teachers, or sessions without the explicit consent of all individuals involved and the prior approval of the lead teacher
- Photography and recording of any kind is strictly prohibited during Noble Silence periods and all formal meditation, yoga, and ceremony sessions
- Any participant found recording sessions without consent may be removed from the Programme without refund and may be subject to further action under applicable intellectual property law
Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website, online content, or future Programmes at any time, without notice, if we determine that you have violated these Terms, engaged in prohibited conduct, or acted in a manner harmful to our community, reputation, or other participants.
- Termination of a Programme registration for conduct violations does not entitle you to any refund
- We may permanently refuse future registrations from participants who have been removed from a Programme for misconduct
- In cases of suspected fraud, misrepresentation, or unlawful activity, we reserve the right to involve relevant legal authorities
- Any outstanding payment obligations survive termination and remain legally enforceable
- Intellectual property provisions, indemnification, limitation of liability, and governing law clauses all survive the termination of any agreement with us
“A sacred agreement, like a sacred space, is built on clarity, honesty, and the shared intention to do no harm — and to do great good.”
— Bliss of Enlightenment