HEALTH DISCLAIMER

DISCLOSURE, WAIVER, and ACCEPTANCE of PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Your participation in cold water immersion carries medical risks, including accelerated and irregular heartbeat. All forms of cold exposure result in vasoconstriction, a closure of the blood vessels in the fingers, hands, arms, toes, feet, and legs. Cold water immersion is a particularly powerful method for inducing cold water shock, thereby activating the autonomic nervous system to induce physiological responses, including: thermogenesis, brown fat recruitment, endocrine activation (including thyroid stimulation and norepinephrine production), and accelerated breath rate. Additionally, cold water immersion typically creates a panic response that elevates physiological and psychological markers of stress.

If you have a history of, or suspect heart abnormalities, you must consult with your physician prior to participating in cold water immersion.

Never plunge face down in cold water. Immersion of the face (including nose and mouth) interrupts breath, which is the most important mechanism of parasympathetic control, and may result in a dangerous condition called “autonomic conflict” resulting in heart arrhythmia and possible death.

For optimal health and sanitary reasons, you also agree to adhere to our policy of no head dunking allowed in our cold plunge tubs. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a one time warning and if violated again, suspension from our studio.

BREATHWORK

If you are participating in breathwork in the Kensho studio, either self-guided or in a class or event setting, you also understand that you do so at your own risk. Upregulated breathwork modalities such as the ones taught in the Kensho studio can occasionally cause additional panic, anxiety, fluctuations in temperature, and even psychedelic experiences. Fainting and lightheadedness is also possible.

Persons who are pregnant or prone to panic attacks or seizures should NOT participate in upregulated breathwork techniques and should never participate in breath holds. All persons should consult their doctor prior to participating in any upregulated breathwork class or activity.

You are in control during your breathwork experience and can stop at any time.

Breathwork should not be used solely as a substitute for proper mental health diagnosis and Kensho or its affiliates do not make any medical claims nor office medical advice as to the effects or results potentially obtained by the practice of breathwork.

You agree to following in regards breathwork in the Kensho studio:

  • - It is your responsibility to stay hydrated.

  • - To always lay down either on a mat or in a reclining chair to conduct sessions.

  • - To get up slow and allow some time following your session for reintegration.

  • - To ask for help from staff should you need it at any time.

  • - To not engage in breathwork activities if sick or coughing.

  • - To never drive or do breathwork in unsafe environments that would cause you or others harm if you were to faint or pass out.

  • - NEVER do intense upregulated breathwork sessions in our sauna or ice baths.

By signing this waiver you agree to these policies and rules and proceed at your own risk.

COLD PLUNGE

You enter the cold plunge baths at your own risk. Cold plunging baths are not a medical device, and have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Your participation in cold water immersion requires that you understand and agree to the following:

  • - Your participation is voluntary.

  • - You may exit the cold water at any time.

  • - You accept personal responsibility for your experience.

  • - You have been informed of and assume all risk of injury, including serious injury, personal trauma, or death.

  • - You release Morozko Forge, LLC and Kensho Studio, LLC, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any liability resulting from or connected to your participation.

  • - You will indemnify and hold harmless Morozko Forge and Kensho Studio, LLC, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, including the expense of litigation, associated with your participation—including charges made by third parties.

  • - You are at least 18 years old.

*All participants of cold plunging therapy will be required to sign a disclosure before entering the baths.

The Morozko cold plunge is designed to support a healthy lifestyle, not diagnose, cure, or prevent specific diseases or medical conditions. Seek medical advice from your physician before embarking on a program of deliberate cold exposure.