Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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Washington, D.C., implemented a tax on yoga studios at the start of this month, upsetting many who argue that yoga is a spiritual exercise.

Yogis Critique Tax on Spiritual Practice

By Laura Owsiany October 10, 2014

After the implementation of a 5.75 percent tax on health club businesses on Oct. 1, yoga studios in the District have continued to contest the tax, arguing that yoga is primarily a spiritual, rather...

ARIANA TAFTI FOR THE HOYA
A new D.C. tax will affect some prices at Yates Field House, 
including fitness classes and faculty memberships.

Yoga Tax Hits DC, Yates

By Giovanna Azevedo September 30, 2014

The District of Colombia’s "yoga tax" will go into effect Oct. 1, slightly raising some fees at Yates Field House, as well as at gyms and yoga studios around the city. Gyms and fitness studios, including...

New Zoning Laws Could Help Out Down Dog Yoga

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff March 19, 2012

If there is one thing D.C. might have more of than cupcake shops, it's yoga studios. However, according to current D.C. zoning regulations, some of the open studios may be in violation of the law. After...

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