Yup...Yoga is the devil's work

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Then make them run laps or do something aerobic that will actually burn fat.

Burning fat is only part of the solution there are three basic types of "strength" that your body needs to be strong

*cardio-pulmonary strength for breathing, good heart/lungs, good for endurance

*muscle strength - can you pick stuff up? can you take a blow, etc?

third and most overlooked

*flexability - it doesn't matter how "strong" or "fast" you are, if you don't have the full range of motion for any given body part, then you are at a disadvantage and this could lead to health problems later in life.

Although, you're right...these two were over-reacting

I think they just want their 15 minutes. These are the BC anti-yoga ladies of 2007, please take their picture so we can go home now.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

Burning fat is only part of the solution there are three basic types of "strength" that your body needs to be strong . . .

I understand all of that. I would just place yoga low on the list of PE priorities that overweight kids need. Dietary education for parents might help the most.

Originally Posted by centaur532

Buddhism isn't a religion, it's a faith practice and doesn't go against christianity.

What exactly is your definition of religion vs. "faith practice." FWIW, every dictionary I've consulted calls Buddhism a religion.

It's possible to be buddhist and christian.

I suppose it all depends on how one is defining "Buddhist" and "Christian." I understand that this may be a "correct" assertion from a Buddhist perspective; from a traditional Christian perspective, I think it would be exceedingly difficult to reconcile traditional Buddhist understandings and philosophies with orthodox Christianity. But that's a whole 'nother discussion.