CONFERENCE INFORMATION

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

The Hilton Indian Lakes Resort is approximately 15 miles from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and 30 miles from Midway Airport. Most major car rental companies and taxi services are represented at both Airports. Free parking is available at the Resort if you are driving. For more info, and a current list of transportation recommendations please call 630.529.0200.

TRAVEL

It is strongly suggested that you book 30 days in advance so that you may take advantage of promotional fares that give you the greatest discount.

HOTEL

The Midwest Yoga Conference is held entirely at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort & Spa. The resort is located at 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale, Il 60108 / Phone 630.529.0200 / Email – info@indianlakesresort.com. For details on your stay please visit www.indianlakesresort.com.

MEALS

The Master’s Clubhouse located within the resort is a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with a casual menu featuring great appetizers, grilled favorites, and plenty of fresh salads and vegetarian options. The Clubhouse has outdoor seating and is open for all three meals. Sedona Grille, offers a bit more sophisticated feel overlooking the water with classic American cooking. Open for dinner only and Sunday brunch. Exclusively, the Midwest Yoga Conference will be offering the YOGA CAFÉ, featuring fresh vegetarian lunches and snacks. Each attendee does receive 10% off ALL restaurants [excluding the CAFÉ, whose prices already reflect desirable savings!]

CONFERENCE YOGA BAZAAR

The Midwest Yoga Conference will feature products and services beneficial to your yoga practice. Exposition hours will be posted daily on site and in your conference program materials.

POTENTIAL EXHIBITORS

Exhibit space is limited. The Midwest Yoga Conference is a great opportunity to showcase your company to hundreds of health and wellness conscious men and women active in the yoga community. For information on being an exhibitor and to apply please contact us at exhibitors@midwestyoga.com.

PROPS

Classes at the Midwest Yoga Conference are all experiential, so please bring a yoga mat for all sessions unless otherwise noted in the class description. Some classes may involve the use of other props [see class descriptions], which you may bring with you or will be available to you for purchase in the exhibit area of the conference.

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

All requests for refunds/cancellations must be sent in writing to the Midwest Yoga Conference via MAIL to P.O Box 613 Birmingham, MI 48012 -0613; FAX 248.723.3385; or EMAIL info@midwestyoga.com. A refund, minus a $100.00 processing fee [please acknowledge this in your written refund], will be made for all cancellations made by April 25, 2010. If a refund request is submitted after April 25, a voucher toward our next yoga conference will be issued [valid for one year, non-transferrable, lesser the amount of $100.00 processing fee]. All refunds will be issued within 30 days after the close of the conference. No refund of any kind will be given after May 28, 2010.

TEACHER CANCELLATION POLICY & DISCLAIMER

The Midwest Yoga Conference reserves the right to substitute or cancel presenters/teachers as required and this is at the discretion of the Midwest Yoga Conference Team. In the event that a teacher/presenter cancels or is cancelled, a second choice selection will be called upon for that time period. No refunds will be given due to teacher cancellations that are outside the cancellation policy listed above. The Midwest Yoga Conference arranges for a diverse and beautiful array of presenters and does not monitor any individual teacher's/presenter's teaching style or content.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I understand that there are serious inherent risks with all physical activity and that when doing yoga, exercise routines, or engaging in any similar strenuous activities, I may suffer minor or serious injury or even death. I understand these inherent risks and assume all such inherent risks associated with participation in any activities in conjunction with the Midwest Yoga Conference, all employees, volunteers, or agents from liability. The performance of this agreement by either party is subject to acts of God, government authority, disaster, strikes, civil disorders, or other emergencies, any of which make it illegal or impossible to provide the facilities and/or services for your meeting. It is provided that this agreement may be terminated for any one or more of such reasons by written notice from one party to the other without liability.

PHOTO WAIVER

By registering for the Midwest Yoga conference, I give permission for my photograph to be used for media purposes in this and any future conferences. I waive any claim and right to inspect the photographs and any advertising or promotional copy that may be used in connection therewith.