Britain to fund school that teaches Indian meditation

By IANS,

London : A school in Britain that teaches Indian-style meditation to students will now be funded by the government.

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The Maharishi School in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is run according to the teachings of Indian guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who had The Beatles among his disciples, The Sun reported.

Four-year-old students attend meditation sessions at the start and end of each day of school.

The school – among the 24 getting government backing – says the sessions help relax pupils and improve their ability to learn.

Although the schools are government-funded, they will not have to follow the national curriculum, the report said.