ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Three Virginia
yoga instructors aren't feeling so Zen about a state
plan to regulate and license would-be teachers of the
ancient discipline. The instructors say they plan
to file a federal lawsuit in Alexandria claiming the
plan infringes on their free speech rights. They
say entrepreneurs would have to ask the government's
permission before they open their mouths or face fines
and jail time. And they say complying is costly and time
consuming. The State Council of Higher Education
for Virginia wants to certify yoga teacher training as
it does the teaching of dog groomers, dancing
instructors and bartenders. It says certification will
make sure students get their money's worth.
Several other states have attempted to regulate yoga
instructor programs this year.



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