The clergy has refused to remain silent as local students are instructed in class to practice Eastern Religion.
Pastors are sounding off and telling schools the practice of yoga "poses" a major problem.
According to the clergymen, yoga is not merely an external physical practice with a physiological effect, but rather, an internal spiritual practice advertised as being spiritually transformative.
Courts have repeatedly ruled yoga and meditation are religious practices. A 1988 Arkansas case commonly known as Powell v. Perry concluded that "yoga is a method of practicing Hinduism."
"This is contrary to their religious beliefs. I do not think we can take this lightly. We need to take this [yoga] out of the public school systems. I believe it is harming our children," a Rabbi said.
This past January, the family's mother testified to the Lexington School Board that her sons were coerced to participate in yoga activities during class without her permission and against their will.
Episodes the mother cited included a music teacher in March 2017 showing a video instructing third-grade students to do postures "bowing to the sun god," and using "devotional praying hands" in front of their heart. In April 2018, a life-skills teacher allegedly showed a video to seventh-graders discussing the practice of yoga and how to collect life-giving forces of the universe.
In fact, according to the mother, a language arts teacher in August 2019 pressured her sixth-grader to daily perform yoga postures, rebuking the class by saying, "You are not too cool to not do this [yoga]."
"There are scientifically proven alternatives that include aerobic exercise, napping, and healthy lunches which could provide students better focus skills, improved health, and higher academic performance. Why not try these instead of promoting religious practices that will lead to court litigation? What the schools are doing now is Eastern Religion indoctrination."
The American Yoga Association has advised against yoga for children under age 16 because postures can interfere with still-growing bodies.
In regards to exercise and stress relief, pastors believe yoga is distinctly different from other forms of exercise like tennis or golf. One study finds yoga is maintained for spiritual purposes and not for exercise.
Culled: CN
Picture credit: Telegram
Pastors are sounding off and telling schools the practice of yoga "poses" a major problem.
According to the clergymen, yoga is not merely an external physical practice with a physiological effect, but rather, an internal spiritual practice advertised as being spiritually transformative.
Courts have repeatedly ruled yoga and meditation are religious practices. A 1988 Arkansas case commonly known as Powell v. Perry concluded that "yoga is a method of practicing Hinduism."
"This is contrary to their religious beliefs. I do not think we can take this lightly. We need to take this [yoga] out of the public school systems. I believe it is harming our children," a Rabbi said.
This past January, the family's mother testified to the Lexington School Board that her sons were coerced to participate in yoga activities during class without her permission and against their will.
Episodes the mother cited included a music teacher in March 2017 showing a video instructing third-grade students to do postures "bowing to the sun god," and using "devotional praying hands" in front of their heart. In April 2018, a life-skills teacher allegedly showed a video to seventh-graders discussing the practice of yoga and how to collect life-giving forces of the universe.
In fact, according to the mother, a language arts teacher in August 2019 pressured her sixth-grader to daily perform yoga postures, rebuking the class by saying, "You are not too cool to not do this [yoga]."
"There are scientifically proven alternatives that include aerobic exercise, napping, and healthy lunches which could provide students better focus skills, improved health, and higher academic performance. Why not try these instead of promoting religious practices that will lead to court litigation? What the schools are doing now is Eastern Religion indoctrination."
The American Yoga Association has advised against yoga for children under age 16 because postures can interfere with still-growing bodies.
In regards to exercise and stress relief, pastors believe yoga is distinctly different from other forms of exercise like tennis or golf. One study finds yoga is maintained for spiritual purposes and not for exercise.
Culled: CN
Picture credit: Telegram
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