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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...

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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...

Get Pumped for Protest: Yoga Style

Get Pumped for Protest: Yoga Style

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland June 3, 2014

Today, June 3, yoga masters and gym rats from all over D.C. are gathering to protest what is now being called the "yoga tax." According to Washington City Paper, the D.C. Council is close to passing...

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