Claim Example: How Yoga Insurance Saved An Acro Yoga Teacher

Even the most experienced acro yoga instructor can face unexpected accidents – and costly claims. Sarah, a seasoned yoga teacher and professional, found herself in legal trouble after a student was injured during an acro yoga class. Fortunately, her beYogi insurance covered the claim, protecting her from financial loss and legal stress. 

Acro yoga – a dynamic fusion of acrobating and yoga – has surged in popularity in the last few years. For many, the physical challenge is just a part of the draw. Most are chasing a deeper connection, trust, and the mental fortitude that all go hand-in-hand with an acro yoga practice. 

Like any type of yoga practice, though, acro yoga comes with inherent physical risks. And, as its been on the rise, that risk of injury has also increased over the last few years – making acro yoga liability coverage an absolute must for acro yoga instructors of all experience levels. 

For yoga teachers, especially those who guide their students through physically demanding practices like acro yoga, proper insurance isn’t just a safety net – it’s a necessity.  

A single accident or incident (alleged or actual) could lead to costly legal fees – something that puts your career, your finances, and your future at risk. 

Many yoga instructors think it could never happen to them – and that’s exactly what Sarah, an experienced acro yoga instructor, thought, too. She recently faced a challenging claim when a student alleged an injury happened when she didn’t provide proper instruction. 

Let’s explore how beYogi’s general and professional liability insurance coverage helped her navigate this situation when she needed it most. 

Disclaimer: The following example is provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. Actual coverage limits, claim outcomes, and payouts may vary depending on the details of each case and the policyholder’s specific insurance plan. Be sure to review your policy’s terms, conditions, and limits to fully understand your individual coverage.

Why Acro Yoga Insurance? A Must-Know, Real-Life Case 

It’s easy to talk about the need for insurance in theory – there’s a degree of understanding there that, yes, instructors should have insurance coverage. 

Often, we think that incidents or accidents are so unlikely that there’s no “real need.” Sarah, a passionate acro yoga instructor, experienced that "what if" in real-time – thankfully, her acro yoga insurance saved the day. But the incident could have gone a totally different direction without it. 

Keep reading to see what we mean. 

Meet Sarah: A Passionate (& Protected) Acro Yoga Instructor 

Sarah is an experienced yoga instructor who specializes in acro yoga. For years, she’s run seamless group classes and small group private sessions. Every time she met with a student, whether in a class setting or one-on-one, she was careful and made sure she followed safety guidelines. She’s long been dedicated to teaching safe and empowering partner-based movements.

More than that, she’s always ready with precautions on hand to avoid injury – proper warmups, spotting, and other safety techniques are a key part of her classes and lessons. 

The Acro Yoga Incident: A Routine Class Took An Unexpected Turn 

One day, during a completely routine class, one of her students lost their balance while attempting a pose. They fell, sprained their wrist, and had a minor back injury. 

Unfortunately, any time you work in spaces that involve physicality, injuries and accidents are bound to happen – no matter how careful you are or how well you instruct. 

The student who fell later filed a claim stating that Sarah – despite all of her precautions and experience – hadn’t instructed them correctly. In their eyes, that’s what led to the fall and the injury. 

The Legal Ins & Outs Of Facing A Liability Claim 

Experienced instructors just like Sarah can face minor and major claims like this no matter how long they’ve been teaching. Even if a teacher (like Sarah) does everything right, there’s always the possibility that someone can file a claim, push the blame on the teacher, and demand to have their medical bills covered.

For teachers like Sarah, this could mean a costly lawsuit – but more than that, it could damage her reputation, turn potential students away from her, and result in a downturn in her business, too.

Without insurance coverage or support, she could have been forced to pay out of pocket for the expense related to the student’s injury – even if the injury was no fault of her own. She also could have been on the hook for legal fees if she contested and took her student to court. 

beYogi Insurance Came to the Rescue – Here’s How

Thankfully, Sarah isn’t just a passionate acro yoga teacher – she’s a prepared one, too. As a member of beYogi, she immediately contacted the support team to report the incident and take the necessary next steps. 

Here’s what happened: the swift, smooth claims process allowed Sarah to keep teaching worry-free, focus on her students, and not have to deal with the financial burden of paying for the lawsuit expenses for that student’s claim. 

Why? Because beYogi’s general and professional liability insurance was built for claims just like these. With strategic coverage designed specifically for yoga instructors, Sarah’s legal fees and settlement costs would have all been covered. 

Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs Yoga Insurance 

What happened to Sarah was one of those unfortunate incidents – but it’s not unique to her. No matter how experienced, cautious, or conscientious you might be as a person and professional, you’re never fully free of liability. As a yoga teacher, risk is an inherent part of your job – it’s how you safeguard your career and responsibly manage that risk that sets you apart.  

General and professional liability insurance was made to provide pros like you with essential protection from lawsuits, claims, and costly litigation. 

More than that, insurance plans like the one at beYogi give you peace of mind as well as protection. That means you can focus on doing what you do best – teaching your yoga students confidently – while we tackle the risk mitigation side of things. 

Protect Your Yoga Career with beYogi Insurance 

Without sound liability insurance, your yoga career could be at risk. Are you an acro yoga instructor or a yoga instructor teaching without coverage? We encourage you to reach out to our team, learn more about beYogi’s coverage options, and sign up for protection today.

You deserve protection from risk and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re covered if any incident or accident does happen. 

Disclaimer: The following example is provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. Actual coverage limits, claim outcomes, and payouts may vary depending on the details of each case and the policyholder’s specific insurance plan. Be sure to review your policy’s terms, conditions, and limits to fully understand your individual coverage.