Effective Date: 10^th of March, 2013
Last Updated: 31^st of July, 2026

Refund Policy for School of Yoga Vidhya

At School of Yoga Vidhya, we are committed to providing high-quality yoga education, wellness programs, and professional learning experiences. We encourage every participant to review the course details, eligibility requirements, schedules, and program features before completing a registration or purchase.

This Refund Policy explains the circumstances under which refunds, cancellations, transfers, and credits may be available for our services.

By enrolling in any course or purchasing any service through schoolofyogavidhya.com, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted this Refund Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to purchases made through School of Yoga Vidhya, including:

• Online Yoga Teacher Training Courses
• Residential Yoga Teacher Training Programs
• Yoga Therapy Programs
• Private Yoga Sessions
• Meditation and Pranayama Classes
• Corporate Wellness Programs
• Workshops and Masterclasses
• Retreats
• Digital Learning Resources
• Subscription-based Services
• Consultation Services

Separate terms may apply to promotional offers, scholarships, or partner programs where expressly stated.

2. Cancellation Before Course Commencement

If you decide not to participate before your course or program begins, you may request cancellation by contacting us in writing.

Subject to administrative processing and any applicable payment processing charges:

• Cancellation requests received well before the scheduled start date may qualify for a partial or full refund, depending on the specific program.
• Requests submitted shortly before the program begins may result in reduced refund eligibility due to planning and operational commitments.
• Once the program has officially started, refund eligibility may become limited or unavailable.

Each request is reviewed individually based on the timing of the cancellation and the nature of the program.

3. Online Courses and Digital Learning Materials

Digital educational products provide immediate or early access to valuable learning content.

For this reason:

• Refunds are generally not available once substantial access to digital course materials has been provided.
• Downloadable resources, recorded lessons, and digital study materials are typically considered non-returnable.
• Technical issues that prevent access will be investigated, and reasonable efforts will be made to restore access before considering any refund request.

4. Live Online Classes

For instructor-led online sessions:

• Missed classes due to personal scheduling conflicts, internet issues, or device problems are generally not eligible for refunds.
• Where available, recordings, alternative sessions, or other learning support may be provided at our discretion.
• If a session is cancelled by School of Yoga Vidhya, participants may receive a replacement session, rescheduled class, credit, or refund, depending on the circumstances.

5. Residential Programs and Retreats

Residential programs involve advance planning, venue reservations, instructor scheduling, and operational expenses.

If a participant cancels attendance:

• Refund eligibility will depend on how early the cancellation request is received.
• Costs already committed to accommodation, meals, transportation, or third-party arrangements may be deducted where applicable.
• If School of Yoga Vidhya cancels the event for reasons within our control, participants may receive an alternative program date, course credit, or an appropriate refund.

Participants remain responsible for any personal travel, visa, insurance, or related expenses unless otherwise agreed.

6. Private Yoga Sessions and Consultations

Private sessions are reserved exclusively for each participant.

Accordingly:

• Cancellation requests made with reasonable advance notice may be eligible for rescheduling.
• Missed appointments without prior notice may be treated as completed sessions.
• Repeated late cancellations may affect future booking privileges.

7. Subscription Services

For recurring subscriptions:

• You may cancel future renewals at any time through the available account settings or by contacting us.
• Cancellation prevents future billing but does not automatically generate refunds for the current subscription period.
• Access continues until the end of the active billing cycle unless otherwise specified.

8. Promotional Offers and Discounted Programs

Programs purchased during promotional campaigns, seasonal offers, scholarships, or special discounts may have different refund conditions.

Where a promotional offer specifies separate refund terms, those terms will apply to that purchase.

9. Duplicate or Incorrect Payments

If you accidentally make duplicate payments or are incorrectly charged due to a confirmed processing error, please notify us promptly.

After verification, any eligible excess payment will be refunded using the original payment method wherever reasonably possible.

10. Exceptional Circumstances

We understand that unexpected situations can occur.

In exceptional cases such as:

• Serious medical emergencies
• Bereavement
• Natural disasters
• Government travel restrictions
• Other significant unforeseen events

School of Yoga Vidhya may, at its discretion, consider alternatives such as:

• Course transfer
• Deferred enrollment
• Program credit
• Partial refund
• Alternative learning arrangements

Supporting documentation may be requested where appropriate.

11. Processing of Approved Refunds

Where a refund is approved:

• Processing will begin after verification of the request.
• Refunds are generally returned using the original payment method whenever possible.
• Processing times may vary depending on banks, payment providers, card issuers, and international payment networks.
• Transaction fees charged by financial institutions or payment processors may not always be refundable.

12. Non-Refundable Situations

Refunds are generally not available in circumstances including, but not limited to:

• Change of personal preference after accessing course content.
• Failure to attend scheduled sessions.
• Inability to participate because of personal commitments.
• Failure to meet technical requirements for online learning.
• Violation of our Terms and Conditions or Code of Conduct.
• Suspension or removal resulting from inappropriate behaviour.

13. Program Changes

School of Yoga Vidhya continually improves its educational offerings.

We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to:

• Course curriculum
• Faculty members
• Training schedules
• Learning platforms
• Program formats
• Class timing

Such updates are intended to enhance the learning experience and generally do not constitute grounds for a refund.

14. How to Request a Refund

To request a refund, please contact School of Yoga Vidhya through the contact details published on schoolofyogavidhya.com.

To help us process your request efficiently, please include:

• Your full name
• Registered email address
• Course or service name
• Date of purchase
• Payment reference (if available)
• Reason for the request
• Any supporting information relevant to your request

Providing complete information helps us review your request more quickly.

15. Changes to This Refund Policy

School of Yoga Vidhya may update this Refund Policy from time to time to reflect improvements in our services, operational requirements, or applicable legal obligations.

The most recent version will always be available on schoolofyogavidhya.com, together with the revised effective date.

Continued use of our services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Our Commitment

Our objective is to provide a fair, transparent, and learner-focused refund process while maintaining the quality and sustainability of our educational programs. We value every student and will review each eligible request with care, consistency, and respect.