Ban on Yoga

Did you know yoga was banned in Alabama?

Me either.

Alabama students may be allowed to once again stretch, twist and pose in yoga class after a decades-long ban on the practice in schools.

Lawmakers in the state are considering a bill to provide yoga instruction to kindergartners through high school seniors.

That's provided they don't say "namaste" or chant.

The state House on Tuesday will debate a bill sponsored by state Rep. Jeremy Gray to overturn a ban on yoga in public schools that went into effect in 1993, Gray tweeted.

The state Board of Education currently prohibits "any techniques that involve the induction of hypnotic states, guided imagery, meditation or yoga," that latter of which is defined as a "method of religious training."

(https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/us/alabama-lift-yoga-ban-public-schools-trnd/index.html)


Why are we having this conversation?

Wonder what in the world happened back in 1993 that caused the ban to be put into place?

Kids need exercise!  If they have interest in yoga, LET THEM YOGA!!


Grace & Peace & Love to you all -

Matt