legal notices

CONTRACT/LEGAL INFORMATION
We have put specifications in place to provide you with all the essential elements needed to ensure that your training / retreat is a truly magical experience. By completing the purchase, I acknowledge that this constitutes a signature and that I give my personal consent.
Payment
ATTENTION: THE REFUND TERMS FOR ÉVASION RETREATS AND ACADÉMIE TRAININGS DIFFER. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND WHICH ONE APPLIES TO YOUR ACTIVITY.
ÉVASION YOGA RETREAT
Your reservation is confirmed upon payment only. While we understand that life can sometimes lead you down unexpected paths, in order to ensure balance and proper organization for our ÉVASION retreats, the following cancellation policy applies:
  • • No refunds are offered, regardless of the timing of the cancellation.
  • More than 30 days before the retreat
    ‍     You may choose to:
    Tu as la possibilité de :
    • Transfer your participation to another retreat (subject to availability), or
    • Offer your spot to a friend, at no additional cost.
  • Less than 30 days before the retreat
    No transfers or changes are possible at this stage, as all expenses have already been incurred.
ACADÉMIE TEACHER TRAINING
  • Cancellation more than 60 days before the start date: deposit refunded
  • Cancellation less than 60 days before the start date: deposit and payments are non-refundable
INSURANCE
You must have valid travel insurance at all times to cover any potential cancellation on your part.
Please notify us as soon as possible in case of unforeseen circumstances. Know that we will always do our best to find a harmonious solution that respects both your needs and our organization. Each retreat is a celebration, and we hope your path will soon lead you to share this magic with us.
TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION
Single Occupancy:
This type of accommodation allows you to have your own private room with your bed and personal belongings. However, each villa may have multiple bedrooms, and you may therefore be sharing the residence with other participants.
Double Occupancy:
You will be sharing the same room with another participant, with separate beds for the duration of the stay. Bed size may vary and is beyond our control.
Dormitory
You will be sharing the same room with several participants. Each person will have a separate bed for the duration of the stay. Bed size may vary and is beyond our control.
For all three accommodation types
You will share the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, and transportation with other participants for the duration of the stay. A washing machine will be available for one laundry load per week. Please be mindful of water usage.
FOOD
Trainings and retreats in Mont-Tremblant
Each midday, enjoy a carefully prepared vegetarian lunch box designed to provide energy and balance. Each evening, a generous vegetarian buffet prepared by a passionate caterer will be served.

We invite you to bring your own breakfast, snacks, and preferred beverages to personalize these moments according to your needs and preferences.
Trainings in St. Martin
Food is not included in your training. You will have access to fully equipped kitchens to prepare your meals. We cannot provide a specific food budget, as we are not aware of your personal tastes or dietary needs. You will be eating at the chalet throughout the week. You will have one day off, during which you are responsible for grocery shopping and meals at your discretion.

We recommend bringing nuts, organic protein bars, electrolytes, and any medications required for your personal needs. Please review the list of items to prepare available on our website.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG CONSUMPTION
The consumption of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited on the premises and surrounding outdoor areas.
Trainings: If you are a smoker, try to stop smoking by the time you graduate. And if you didn't succeed, don't smoke in front of the studio. Our mission is not only to provide you with information about yoga, but to make you become gifted, talented, and well-rounded teachers who will have a career ahead of them.
WATER CONSUMPTION – ST. MARTIN
There is no natural freshwater source on the island; all water is fully transported to the villa. You will understand how precious this resource is.We have a total monthly allowance of 5,000 gallons,

which approximately covers:
• One shower per person per day
• One laundry load per person per week
• Pool filling
• Daily dishwasher usage

Any excess usage will be charged at USD $170 per additional 1,000 gallons. Excess consumption will be divided proportionally among participants and deducted from the security deposit if applicable.
HOUSEKEEPING
Cleanliness and organization must be maintained at all times in order to preserve a clean living and working environment and to respect the surrounding ecosystem.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
If you have chosen to pay for the training through installments, please note that the total amount will be divided into five payments or fewer, so that the final payment is completed before the start of the purchased retreat or training.

The following applies only to students enrolled in the IDOLEM ACADÉMIE training
TRAINING MANUAL
Your training manual will be provided on the first day of the training. Any lost manual that requires replacement will be charged at a cost of $100 + applicable taxes.
BILINGUAL USE OF THE TRAINING
Our training manual includes chapters in both French and English, while verbal instruction will be conducted in French. Our mission is to train teachers capable of teaching in both languages.

We strongly recommend completing an initial full reading of your manual and beginning to read and integrate the suggested book list available on our website.
MONTHLY, WEEKLY, AND DAILY SCHEDULE
For intensive trainings, our days will begin around 6:00 a.m. and end around 9:00 p.m., with various Idolem instructors rotating throughout the day.

A standard schedule has been established, which may be adjusted at any time depending on the group’s learning pace, weather conditions, and other influencing factors.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS
Attendance and punctuality are essential and will be part of your final evaluation for diploma eligibility. Please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.

If you miss a day, you may either book a private session with the instructor at their current rate or make up the theoretical content during a weekend session at the alternate location, provided the curriculum matches.
DAYS OFF
Mont-Tremblant Trainings
• Friday: Departure around 3:00 p.m. Dormitory and chalet rooms must be vacated by 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday: A day dedicated to rest and time with family and/or friends.
• Sunday: Arrival starting at 4:30 p.m. Classes resume at 6:30 p.m.
St. Martin Trainings
One day off per week, on Saturday. Any travel or activities outside the schedule are at your own expense. This day is intended for rest to allow you to begin the following study week refreshed. Please pace yourself and prioritize rest.
ACTIVITIES DURING THE TRAINING
Mont-Tremblant Training
Mondays will be dedicated to paddleboard classes when the season allows. The lake is approximately 18 minutes away, and carpooling will be encouraged.
St. Martin Training
One full-day outing is organized once per week during the first three weeks, for a total of three outings. Transportation costs are included; meals are at your expense.
EXAMS
Exercises will be assigned on an ongoing basis and must be submitted by email by the specified deadlines. Late submissions will result in point deductions. Failure to submit will result in a grade of zero.

At the end of the training, a series of individual practical yoga exams as well as a theoretical exam will be conducted.

A minimum score of 75% on the theoretical portion and 85% on the practical portion is required to proceed with stage integration.
50-CLASS INTERNSHIP
The internship is mandatory only for those wishing to teach or obtain IDOLEM certification. It consists of 50 classes (not 50 hours) to be completed within six months following the end of the training.

This internship is unpaid and is intended to build teaching experience and confidence.
PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT FOR STAGE INTEGRATION IN IDOLEM STUDIOS
We wish you many meaningful moments with your students and studio owners.We hope to represent a family for you—one that brings connection, challenges, and above all, fulfillment.

OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION (OPC)

We have put in place specifications in order to provide you with all the essentials to make your training/retreat magical. By choosing I AGREE to all the questions in this agreement, I acknowledge that this is my signature and that I am giving my personal agreement.

Insurance

Idolem is certified as a travel agent by the Office of Consumer Protection, a recognition obtained thanks to the commitment of its directors. This certification allows it not only to organize training courses in Quebec and internationally, but also to legally collaborate with an affiliated travel agency. It also attests to the transparency of the steps taken and reinforces the trust that students can place in the organization.

When an Idolem student enrolls in a course that includes accommodation and travel outside the studios, they benefit from comprehensive protection offered by the Consumer Protection Office. This protection also extends to the guarantees required to obtain a travel agent's license, in particular the maintenance of trust accounts, which ensure that the training will indeed be carried out according to the conditions announced. It is a guarantee of professionalism, respect for commitments, compliance with the planned schedule, the promised destination and the quality of the accommodation.

On the other hand, any independent organization or company that offers training trips — in Quebec or abroad — without going entirely through an authorized travel agency acts outside the legal framework. In this case, students are not covered by any guarantee, and do not benefit from any protection in the event of cancellation, changes or unexpected events. These practices are punishable by fines ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 per violation.

Regulation issued by the OPC

The prices announced on our website are valid if you buy services during the same session. If you log out of our site, the prices may be different the next time you log on. We protect our customer information, and only our reservations team uses it for purposes of completing a reservation or promoting them. Charges may apply for checked baggage by the airline and are never included in the package offered by our services in case of external training.

Force majeure

In case of force majeure and in order to protect you, we will have no choice but to offer you another destination, accommodation or time that you have booked. We will offer you equivalent items for the same date you were interested in. If we maintain the training in an equivalent location, no refund will be made. You will have the choice of not continuing with your reservation, losing your deposit or maintaining your training at the new destination. If the course is cancelled completely then your deposit will be returned to you.

Cancellation by the student

Once your deposit or training has been paid, you will no longer be able to cancel your reservation with our services when we have already incurred costs to insure your trip. Therefore, we ask that you have cancellation and repatriation insurance at the time of your reservation in order to alleviate any concerns you may encounter. The Travel Agency will advise you on inexpensive adapted insurance.

Travel document

You are responsible for the validity of your passport, your travel visa and the vaccines required in the chosen destination as well as for your right to cross the countries that have been communicated to you to get to your destination. Validate everything before your reservation with the government authorities.

Price change authorized by the OPC

The OPC allows the following changes up to 30 days before the departure date: Like any type of business, the price of tourist products is influenced by fluctuations in fuel prices and exchange rates.
Prices may change if:
You have the choice to refuse an increase equal to or greater than 7%, so you will have the option of being bogged down or the alternative service offered. The options at that time will be at Idolem's choice in accordance with OPC regulations.

Training inside IDOLEM studios (which does not require sleeping on site)

Deposit: Once you have made your deposit, you will not be able to request a refund. However, we will be able to credit your deposit to our next training course identical to the location and trainer.

If you have a major impediment and cannot attend the training in the near future, you can then transfer your deposits to another student at an average transfer fee of $200. It is your responsibility to find the student in question.

The manuals are only issued upon full payment of the training. We apply the same OPC rules on training and courses.

Online price: The price is only valid during the session during which you are browsing. There may be updates in the process, so the current price is always the price for the current session.

Extra costs: Your food, travel, and accommodations are not included.