Judge to rule on whether yoga tied to religion

[rug]

2 hours ago • Associated Press

A judge is expected to issue a ruling on whether yoga is a religious practice that shouldn't be allowed to be taught in public schools.

San Diego Superior Court Judge John S. Meyer is scheduled to decide Monday on the case stemming from a lawsuit filed by a family angry over the public school program in the beach city of Encinitas.

Their attorney Dean Broyles argued during the non-jury trial that the twice weekly, 30-minute classes are inherently religious, in violation of the separation between church and state.

The Encinitas Union School District is believed to be the first in the country to have full-time yoga teachers at every one of its schools.

http://missoulian.com/news/national/judge-to-rule-on-whether-yoga-tied-to-religion/article_6f5d98dc-72ad-5e1e-a36b-a7ce43e7d0fd.html

[EvilAL]

1. I don't see it as

any more religious than any other Phys. Ed type shit they do at school. It has no gods, temples/churches, dogma, rituals or any of the things that make up a religion.

[Lordquinton]

2. this could have a huge impact

there are many public programs that run yoga, and also tai-chi, which could be thrown under the same bus.

I think it's as religious as eating bread and wine together, unless youre doing it with the intention of worship, its not really religious.

[cbayer]

3. Interesting case. I have never thought of yoga as religion, though

I do find myself saying "Oh My God!" when trying to get into certain positions.

[kwassa]

4. Yoga can be religious. It is not necessarily religious.

It originated as a religious practice, but hatha yoga as practiced now can hardly be seen as such.

[struggle4progress]

5. Judge Rules Yoga Not Tied To Religion, Allowed To Remain In Public Schools

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023142469

[cbayer]

6. Great news. Thanks for the update.

[struggle4progress]

7. The plaintiffs' case was extraordinarily weak IMO