US yoga practitioners grow to 37 million.. Hindus are highly pleased with the fast and tremendous growth of yoga in the United States of America; with yoga practitioners reaching to about 37 million according to a recently released “2016 Yoga in America Study” conducted by Yoga Journal & Yoga Alliance. Calling it a step in […]
Yoga in USA
Many Jewish preschools in USA teach yoga
Yoga is part of the curriculum in many Jewish preschools in USA. Strauss ECE and Kindergarten of the Temple Emanu-El in Tucson (Arizona), Camp TBJ preschool of Congregation B’Nai Jeshurun in Short Hills (New Jersey), Tribeca Jewish Preschool in Manhattan (New York), Sarfan Early Childhood Center of the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula […]
Ban on Yoga in Los Angeles parks & beaches
Ban on Yoga in Los Angeles parks & beaches…. Hindus are critical of Los Angeles City Council’s recent reported decision of banning yoga, among other things, at public beaches and parks. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who strongly criticized the attempts to regulate yoga in the past by various states in USA, in a statement […]
“Yoga Room” launched at Sioux Falls Airport
Hindus have applauded launching of “Yoga Room” at South Dakota’s largest Sioux Falls Regional Airport (SFRA), calling it a “step in the positive direction”. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Burlington International Airport Vermont and Chicago Midway International Airport —all in USA, and Helsinki Airport in Finland, already offer […]
Hindus urge Pope to discipline former Nebraska Bishop for terming yoga “serious sin”
Hindus are asking Vatican to take action against recently retired Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz of Lincoln (Nebraska, USA), for calling yoga a “serious sin”. In a letter sent to “Women of Grace” ministry, Bruskewitz was quoted on its Blog as saying: “It would be most desirable for persons who are Catholic to abstain from the […]
After appeals court ruling, Hindus urge all California schools to launch yoga
After a California appeals court ruled on April three regarding yoga classes in a school district, Hindus are urging all the California schools, public as well as private, to launch yoga for students. Calling introducing yoga a “step in the positive direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, suggested all […]
Hindus laud Colorado Senate committee for blocking yoga regulation
Hindus have commended Colorado Senate Education Committee for the bill preventing Division of Private Occupational Schools from regulating yoga instruction in the state. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who strongly criticized the attempts to regulate yoga in the past by various states in USA, in a statement in Nevada today, thanked the Colorado senators involved […]
Hindus stress introducing yoga in all US schools
Hindus are suggesting educational administrators to introduce yoga in all public and private schools of USA. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, stressed that incorporating yoga in the lives of the students would be a step in the positive direction. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated […]
Hindus welcome yoga in Oregon public school
Woodrow Wilson High School (WWHS) in Portland (Oregon) is reportedly offering one-of-its-kind Yoga/Mindfulness for-credit year-long course, which is said to be very popular. “…we are fortunate to be able to offer our students a course that incorporates mindful practice and yoga to help with stress management and achieve body awareness, strength and flexibility; improve concentration, […]
Hindus hail “Yoga Room” launch at Chicago Midway Airport
Hindus have applauded launching of “Yoga Room” at Chicago Midway International Airport, calling it a “step in the positive direction”. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Burlington International Airport Vermont—all in USA, and Helsinki Airport in Finland, already offer yoga facilities. Recently opened “Yoga Room” at Concourse C […]
Yoga in Houston Independent School District, Hindus welcome
Twelve schools of Houston Independent School District (HISD), largest school district in Texas, have reportedly introduced yoga. It will cover over 6,500 students at Crockett, Elmore, Hilliard, McNamara, Oak Forest, Oates, Stevens, Shadydale, Thurgood Marshall, and Whittier elementary schools, as well as Forest Brook Middle and North Forest High schools this year, reports suggest. Calling […]
Hindus condemn Washington DC yoga tax
Hindus are critical of Washington DC imposing tax on yoga, which went into effect today. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who strongly criticized the attempts to regulate yoga in the past by various states in USA, has urged Washington DC to reconsider it and keep the sales tax exemption on yoga. Zed, who is President […]
California’s Tahoe Truckee School District offering yoga class to highschoolers
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) in California (USA) is offering yoga class to its high school students. Hindus have applauded TTUSD for offering yoga in its high schools, and have urged all California school districts to do the same for their pupils. Calling it a “step in the right direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan […]
Albuquerque Public Schools offering yoga (New Mexico, USA)
Hindus have applauded Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) in New Mexico (USA) for reportedly offering yoga in its various schools, and have urged all New Mexico school districts to do the same for their pupils. Calling it a “step in the right direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested […]
Yoga Room launched at Chicago O’Hare Airport
Hindus have applauded launching of “Yoga Room” at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, calling it a “step in right direction”. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Burlington International Airport Vermont—all in USA, already offer yoga facilities. “Yoga Room” at O’Hare International Airport, located on Terminal three Rotunda and opened on December 10, “provides […]
New Jersey’s Catholic hospital integrated yoga, Hindus welcome
Patients of the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark (New Jersey, USA) will soon be receiving therapeutic yoga classes available at the hospital, according to Center release. The introduction of these yoga classes is part of the Center’s holistic and comprehensive approach to weight loss. “Studies have shown that regular […]
Yoga presence at 3 US airports, Hindus laud
Hindus have applauded Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Burlington International Airport Vermont—all in USA, for providing yoga facilities. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged other top world airports—Singapore Changi, Incheon (South Korea) International, Amsterdam Schiphol, Hong Kong International, Beijing Capital International, Munich, Zurich, Vancouver […]
San Diego Museum offers Yoga
Hindus have applauded San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) in California (USA) for launching yoga on its premises. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it as “a step in the right direction” to make yoga available to Museum patrons and others. Yoga, introduced and nourished by world’s oldest […]
White House made Yoga an Easter Egg Roll event
Hindus have lauded White House for including yoga in “135th White House Easter Egg Roll” held in the South Lawn of White House in Washington DC on April one. A “Yoga Garden” was listed under annual Easter Egg Roll “Events” on the White House website. “Come enjoy a session of yoga from professional instructors”, it said […]
Free Yoga & meditation for female veterans in Pennsylvania
Hindus have commended Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and the Montgomery County Veterans Center in Pennsylvania (USA) for offering free yoga and meditation for female veterans. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, called it a “step in the right direction” and urged the community colleges all over USA to […]