Elementary school bans the term "Namaste" after complaints from parents (Christmas, conspiracy)

[ChicagoMeO]

I too vehemently agree about using yoga in school (like grammar school) because it is not just exercise, it is worship to a pagan god. For example, there is one pose called the prayer pose. This definitely is a form of worship disguised as exercise.

[WeHa]

Originally Posted by ChicagoMeO

I too vehemently agree about using yoga in school (like grammar school) because it is not just exercise, it is worship to a pagan god. For example, there is one pose called the prayer pose. This definitely is a form of worship disguised as exercise.

Have you ever taken a yoga class?

Anyway, yoga aside, I'm quite pleased to see them using and teaching mindfulness in schools. It's an invaluable skill to develop.

[whogo]

Originally Posted by WeHa

Have you ever actually tried yoga?

My husband does Yoga, but he's definitely not trying to get laid.

Why would I try something that is stupid?

[Stymie13]

I incorporated yoga into my wellness regimen years ago. That being said...

If yoga arose in the U.S. It would be called stretching.

[saltine]

Originally Posted by allenk893

Good! Liberals banned God and the 10 commandments from the classroom, we ban Budda and yoga. Equal rights are great!

Summed up nicely. Equal rights for all..

[dude1984]

Oh Georgia I love you for your simplemindedness...

Originally Posted by kevxu

What does the Buddha have to do with yoga.

Yeah connecting those two is stretching it...

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by ChicagoMeO

I too vehemently agree about using yoga in school (like grammar school) because it is not just exercise, it is worship to a pagan god. For example, there is one pose called the prayer pose. This definitely is a form of worship disguised as exercise.

By that standard they shouldn't study biology-- y'know because one of the bugs is called a praying mantis


Idiocy.

[Wintergirl80]

Strange, the amount of complaints these days.

Teaching children mindfullness: reduces stress, relaxation, connectedness, acceptance and how any parent would be against that -----is troubling.

Someone asked if children experience stress, absolutely. You never know what their home life is like or if their bullied.....

That teacher deserved praise by the parents, instead of complaints.

[SupBro]

Originally Posted by ChicagoMeO

I too vehemently agree about using yoga in school (like grammar school) because it is not just exercise, it is worship to a pagan god. For example, there is one pose called the prayer pose. This definitely is a form of worship disguised as exercise.

We got some really sharp ones over here.

[TXNGL]

Originally Posted by whogo

The only guys who do it are trying to get laid.

Let's face it, yoga is pretty damn stupid. It ain't exercise. What happened to jumping jacks? Kids too fat to jump?

What kind of stress do elementary kids face? This whole thing is stupid on its face.

It ain't exercise? LOL. Jumping jacks are easy peasy compared to holding certain poses. My husband felt the same way you do when he visited his first yoga class. A retired Marine, by the way. He was very surprised.