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The Alduna Code of Conduct (based on Yoga Alliance Code of Conduct) is a declaration of acceptable ethical and professional behavior by which all members conduct themselves and their teachings in relation to other members or to any third party. As a member of Alduna, I agree to uphold the following ethical principles:

• Conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that I live up to any commitments I make to students, course participants or to the public, and ensuring that my practices and behavior conform to the representations I make about myself in holding myself out as a yoga practitioner or as a member of Alduna who adheres to certain precepts.
• Acknowledge the limitations of my skills, scope of practice, and expertise and where appropriate, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment or direction.
• As applicable, create and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga. Communicate with students in a courteous, respectful, compassionate and honest manner by using appropriate actions and language. Obtain consent from students or their legal guardian before photographing, audio or video tape recording or permitting third party observation.
• Encourage diversity by treating all individuals with respect, regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation, and respecting their rights, dignity, and privacy. Be considerate of the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual needs and limitations of student.
• Recognize the trust and power placed in teachers by students. While acknowledging the complexity of relationships, avoid exploiting any trust or dependency of students. Declare and take appropriate steps to address any conflict of interest that may arise in dealings with students.
• Seek permission before, and be respectful when, physically adjusting a student. Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment or harassment based on other legal protected characteristics. All forms of sexual behavior with students are unethical and can even be illegal, even when a student invites or consents to involvement in such behavior. Sexual behavior is defined as, but not limited to all forms of overt and covert seductive speech, gestures, and behaviors in addition to any physical contact of a sexual nature.
• Be guided by the values of Alduna in all your teachings. As applicable, adhere to the traditional yoga principles as written in the yamas and niyamas. Speak respectfully of other yoga traditions and health modalities.
• Follow all local government and national laws that pertain to my activities as a yoga teacher regarding insurance, safety and liability.

I understand that Alduna may revoke my right to use Alduna Logos or Marks and may cancel my membership, without refund, for cause, including for failure to uphold the standards set forth in the Code of Conduct. Prior to revoking my right to use Alduna Logos or Marks and/or canceling my membership, Alduna will provide me notice of the basis for the potential revocation and an opportunity to respond in writing. After review of the evidence, Alduna will issue a decision as to whether to revoke my right to use Alduna Logos or Marks and/or cancel my membership, based on its reasonable judgment of the evidence before it. I agree to hold Alduna harmless for any losses or damage I may incur as a consequence of the revocation of my right to use Alduna Logos or Marks and/or cancellation of my membership.