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| October 01, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 1999 Americans United for Separation of Church and State. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

A Colorado elementary school is embroiled in a controversy over whether yoga is a religion and whether the school can legally include the exercise program as part of the school's activities.

The Aspen Elementary School had intended to implement a "Yoga Ed" program this school year for rambunctious children. The idea was the practice of stretching and deep-breathing exercises might calm some kids down and help them focus on schoolwork.

Several parents didn't agree with the policy, complaining that yoga deals with religious and spiritual elements inappropriate for public elementary school children.

School officials believe the concerns are unfounded.…

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