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8 Incidents that Shook the Indian American Community in 2012
7. Yoga Classes at U.S. School Sparks Religious Controversy
A yoga programme for young students at a school in California has resulted in a religious controversy, as some parents are concerned that their kids might start getting attracted to ancient Hindu beliefs.
The 30-minute yoga class at Paul Ecke Central Elementary School is supported by a nonprofit organisation, Jois Foundation, which was established in remembrance of Indian yoga teacher Krishna Pattabhi Jois, reported The New York Times.
According to parents and advocacy group the yoga programme represents a violation of the First Amendment, which prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion or impeding the free exercise of religion. The classes became a topic of discussion in local churches and people disapproving the course began an online petition to eliminate it from the school’s curriculum.
Dean Broyles, the president and chief counsel of the National Center for Law and Policy, a nonprofit law firm has warned that he will take legal action against the school board if necessary step is not taken on this issue.
