Hindus, yoga teachers question Mo sales tax

 

Published: November 4, 2009

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some Hindus and yoga instructors say yoga has religious or spiritual aspects and shouldn't be subject to a Missouri sales tax that applies to recreation.

A Hindu chaplain from Nevada , Rajan Zed , said Wednesday that yoga is one of six systems in Hindu philosophy. He says regulating the practice of physical poses and meditation could be considered religious infringement.

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