terms & conditions

Classes, Day or Weekend Retreats, Workshops, class batches and 1-1s

  • workshops and day retreats: payment in full on booking to confirm your place by bank transfer (or staged payment by arrangement)
  • residential retreats: non-returnable deposit on booking to confirm your place by bank transfer and balance of full payment four weeks before retreat
  • students are to complete a health and booking form before their class(es), workshop, retreat or 1-1
  • low/no income reduced-price to be arranged in advance of booking
  • cannot be transferred to another time or person
  • full refund in the case where the retreat or workshop should have to be cancelled by Viveka Gardens
  • no refund in general; refund at VG’s discretion in the case of change in your circumstances
  • damage other than usual wear and tear to be paid for

It may be an idea to take out travel insurance if travelling for retreats.

Online Classes, Workshops, Day Retreats and 1-1s

  • 6-class card is to be used within 2 calendar months, mid and end-term breaks, or cancellation by Viveka Gardens not included
  • cannot be transferred to another time or person
  • payment to be made before the session(s) by bank transfer
  • students are to complete a short online health questionnaire and pre-class consultation before their first class
  • existing and former students to notify Fiona of changes in health status
  • low/no income reduced-price to be arranged in advance of booking
  • no refund in general; refund at VG’s discretion in the case of change in your circumstances
  • full refund should VG have to cancel

1-1s and small groups whether online or real life in addition to above:

  • three sessions to be completed within 2 months
  • 24hrs notice of cancellation
  • maximum  of 1 rearrangement within 3 sessions (ideally none)
  • no refund in general; refund at VG’s discretion in the case of change in your circumstances

Vouchers

  • to be used within 6 months of issue if for 1-1s, classes or workshops; within 1 year for retreats
  • cannot be refunded