Alabama fails to reverse ban on yoga as conservatives say they fear rise in Hinduism

[Janit]

It's supposedly about separation of church and state, since they view yoga as a "religious" practice, rather than an exercise regimen.

Maybe they should replace namaste with UStA and create a truly American form. See suggested poses below:

Patriot Warrior
Liberty Tree
Rifleman I
Rifleman II
Rifleman III
Bald Eagle
Rattlesnake
American Bison
Duck and Cover
Downward Facing Pit Bull

And most iconic of all:
Shot-Dead Toddler