Thundering Dragon Dharmapala Lineage

Golden Cauldron Qigong System

Qigong Course

Disclaimer & Consent Form

This program is offered  to you with your well-being and safety in mind. The elegant, gentle movements of qigong are based on natural movement and designed to increase health and vitality. The risk of injury while practicing qigong is extremely low.

One of the principles of Qi Gong is to respect and listen to your body. Please take your time and be gentle, especially if you have any underlying conditions or are new to Qi Gong. Movements can be adapted and you should never feel pain when doing Qi Gong. If at any time during a class or course video you feel discomfort or strain, please rest or take care of your needs as you see fit.

A Qi Gong class is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. If you feel uncertain about practicing Qi Gong, please consult a physician prior to class.

Please contact your doctor prior to practicing Qi Gong if you have serious illness or injury, or any change of health status, including pregnancy.

By joining any QiGong or wellness program with Karla Vandenbergh, Jessica Moerler, or the Gaia Buddhism teaching staff, whether in-person classes, private lessons, workshops, or video/online classes, private lessons, workshops, you are agreeing to this Waiver and Release of Liability.

By logging into a course or watching any video provided by Karla Vandenbergh, Jessica Moerler, or the Gaia Buddhism teaching staff, you agree to the following: 

"I understand that Qi Gong involves a form of exercise and exercise can result in accident or injury. I understand and acknowledge that my participation in the classes/videos is purely voluntary and that at all times I will be free to choose NOT to participate in any part or all of the classes/videos. 

I acknowledge my responsibility for exercising my own judgment and initiative in choosing what parts of the classes/courses/videos I will participate in. I acknowledge that my choices and my actions may pose a risk of injury to myself or others. 

By this consent I knowingly and voluntarily assume the risk of injury either to myself or caused to others by me in the program. I release Karla Vandenbergh, Jessica Moerler, and Gaia Buddhism from any and all liability for injuries to myself. I agree to hold harmless Gaia Buddhism’s teaching staff and courses from any and all liability for injuries to myself and for any injury to others caused by me."

Listen to your body, go cultivate and enjoy the immense benefits of Qigong!