Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco – Code of Conduct

Preamble

The Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco (the “Institute”) is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that fosters spiritual growth. The Institute strives to embody the classical teachings of Yoga as expressed in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and other spiritual teachers. Toward that end, the Institute has adopted a Code of Conduct that reflects its spiritual values and creates a positive environment for all members of our community.

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is the protection of all students, staff, teachers and residents associated with the Institute. The standards and procedures embodied in the Code will serve to protect our community by: (1) preventing sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct; (2) providing procedures for the full and thorough investigation of misconduct claims; and (3) ensuring that a violation is remedied promptly, fully and fairly. 

In adopting this Code, the Institute is mindful of past allegations of sexual misconduct within our community. The Code of Conduct ensures that future allegations will be promptly and thoroughly investigated and that the perpetrators of such conduct will be appropriately disciplined.

If you would like to report some type of misconduct please complete this form. A member of the  Ethics Committee will acknowledge your report and bring it to the Committee for consideration and action.

To contact the Ethics committee by email: ethics@integralyogasf.org.

Principle 1. Duty to Keep Private Information Confidential

All teachers and staff shall maintain the confidentiality of all private information disclosed by students and clients.

Principle 2. Duty of Non-Discrimination

Neither the Institute nor its teachers shall discriminate against or refuse to provide teaching or professional help to any student, client or employee based on any protected class such as age, gender (including pregnancy), race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status or genetic information. The Institute shall follow all federal, state and local employment laws and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Principle 3. Duty of Non-Harassment

The Institute is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of all forms of harassment, including harassment of employees in the workplace. The Institute shall not permit staff, teachers, employees, independent contractors, students or others within the Institute to harass any other person because of age, gender (including pregnancy), race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information or any other basis proscribed by law.

Principle 4. Prohibition Against Sexual Misconduct

The Institute prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct.

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