Federal Court Rules San Diego Yoga Classes Are Free Speech

Ninth Circuit Court unanimously rejects San Diego’s attempt to reinstate beach yoga ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has refused to reconsider a ruling that struck down San Diego’s ban on group yoga classes in public parks and beaches. Not a single judge on the appellate court voted to rehear the case — a rare signal of unanimity that leaves the earlier ruling intact and the city’s ban unenforceable. The ruling is another win for yoga instructors Steve Hubbard — known as “NamaSteve” — and Amy Baack, who sued the …

Federal court rules San Diego yoga classes are free speech

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A federal court has ruled in favor of yoga instructors using public parks for private lessons in San Diego, citing First Amendment rights. Steve Hubbard, known as NamaSteve, and another yoga instructor have been conducting yoga classes in public parks, which attracted up to 150 participants on weekends. Park rangers seen enforcing San Diego’s ban on beachside classes Despite the city's enforcement of vending laws …