In consideration of the services of In Your Element Wellness, LLC and Can I Eat This LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf, I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge In Your Element Wellness, LLC and Can I Eat This LLC on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

1. I acknowledge that outdoor activities in natural areas entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.  The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and any physical exertion associated with this activity.  

2. WILD FOOD:  By participating in wild food classes offered by In Your Element Wellness, LLC and Can I Eat This LLC, I acknowledge that I will receive information about wild plants and mushrooms, which is intended to assist me in building my knowledge about wild foods.  My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I understand that it is my responsibility to be 100% confident in my own identification of a wild plant or mushroom before consumption or topical use.   I recognize that some plants and mushrooms are toxic and can cause serious harm or death if eaten or used inappropriately.  I also recognize that personal allergies may be a consideration when consuming wild foods, and I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to approach consumption of wild foods carefully.  I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against In Your Element Wellness, LLC and Can I Eat This LLC for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of selecting and eating wild foods. 

3. YOGA & FOREST THERAPY:  By participating in the Yoga Classes, Health Programs or Workshops offered by In Your Element Wellness, LLC, I acknowledge that I will receive information and instruction about yoga and health. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Yoga Classes, Health Programs or Workshops.  I recognize that yoga and guided forest experiences require physical exertion, and I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the program.  I also acknowledge that consumption of wild foraged teas and beverages as a portion of this programming is voluntary and at my own risk.  I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against In Your Element Wellness, LLC, its officers, directors, employees and instructors for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the program. 

4. PHOTOGRAPHS:  I hereby give my consent to In Your Element Wellness, LLC, its representatives and employees, the permission to take photographs and videos during programs offered by In Your Element Wellness, LLC which I attend.  I understand that these photographs or videos may include my likeness or personal property, and I agree that In Your Element Wellness, LLC, may use such photographs and videos for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to such purposes as publicity, advertising, and web content. I hereby waive the right to receive any payment from In Your Element Wellness, LLC in the use any of the material described above for any of the purposes authorized by this release. (Please see the base of form if you prefer to opt-out of photography during classes.  We are happy to honor your request.) 

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against In Your Element Wellness, LLC and Can I Eat This LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.  I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.