The Edge Yoga School community is built on respect, integrity, compassion, and professionalism. This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations that support a safe, inclusive, and growth-oriented learning environment for all trainees, teachers, mentors, and community members. By participating in any Edge Yoga School program, you agree to uphold the following standards.

1. Professionalism & Accountability
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to participate.
• Communicate respectfully with classmates, faculty, mentors, and staff.
• Take responsibility for your learning, including completing assignments, attending labs, and following program guidelines.
• Maintain honesty in communication, scheduling, progress updates, and all training interactions.

2. Respectful Conduct
• Treat every person with kindness, dignity, and courtesy.
• Hold space for a diverse community of backgrounds, identities, abilities, and lived experiences.
• Use language that uplifts rather than harms.
• Support an environment free from harassment, bullying, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind.

3. Safe Practice & Scope of Training
• Prioritize safety in all physical practices, including offering and using modifications, props, and rest.
• Stay within the scope of your current training—do not offer medical, therapeutic, psychological, or diagnostic advice.
• Teach only what you have been trained and authorized to teach within the program.
• Abstain from practicing or teaching yoga while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

4. Trauma-Informed Awareness
• Honor personal boundaries for yourself and others.
• Offer or decline physical adjustments with clear consent only; no touch is ever required.
• Avoid triggering language and maintain a supportive, sensitive learning environment.
• Respect privacy around personal disclosures shared in training.

5. Integrity in the Teacher–Student Relationship
• Maintain healthy, professional boundaries at all times.
• Avoid romantic or sexual relationships between teachers/mentors and current students.
• Practice transparency, honesty, and clarity in all interactions.
• Uphold confidentiality when students share concerns, experiences, or challenges.

6. Inclusivity & Equity
• Welcome individuals of all races, genders, body types, ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual traditions.
• Refrain from assumptions about others’ experiences or identities.
• Support accessible yoga practices and offer variations to meet diverse needs.
• Engage in learning that broadens cultural awareness and sensitivity.

7. Communication Standards
• Use clear, respectful, and kind communication in Slack, Zoom, email, Eventbrite, and in-person settings.
• Follow the school’s communication channels and protocols.
• Bring questions or concerns directly to Edge Yoga School faculty in a professional manner.
• Avoid gossip, inflammatory speech, or harmful speculation.

8. Academic & Attendance Integrity
• Complete your own work without plagiarism or misrepresentation.
• Submit honest reflections, assignments, and assessments.
• Attend required labs and contact hours as outlined in your program.
• Honor the school’s no-refund policy and completion timeline.

9. Community Responsibility
• Help create a learning environment where everyone feels emotionally safe.
• Celebrate each other’s progress and honor the pace of personal growth.
• Treat studio spaces, equipment, and shared resources with care.
• Contribute positively to the overall classroom and online community energy.

10. Alignment with Yoga Alliance Ethical Standards
As a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS), Edge Yoga School upholds the Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitment, including:
• Code of Conduct
• Scope of Practice
• Equity in Yoga
• Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Standards
By enrolling, you agree to follow these shared professional standards.

Acknowledgment
Enrollment in any Edge Yoga School program signifies your agreement to abide by this Code of Conduct. Violations may lead to redirection, additional coaching, or removal from the program to protect the learning environment.
Edge Yoga School is committed to supporting every student with compassion, fairness, and integrity. This Code of Conduct ensures that our community remains safe, respectful, inclusive, and aligned with the heart of yoga.