I asked this once except to replace PE but still same concept, yes it SHOULD be taught, and also transcedental meditation should be taught also maybe in high school, we need children to open their minds instead of conform to whats already here, meditation would be a great thing in society if alot of people practiced it

Secular meditation, Tai Chi, and yoga are all demonstrably proven to contribute to both mental and physical health. While this is arguably not in the immediate purview of educational institutions (the primary function being instruction) these practices make a valuable, if indirect, contribution to the learning process and are in their own way a form of self knowledge which is frequently neglected.

I think it would be beneficial, as a stress relief for children. Also they would understand fighting arts, and that it's not all about violence. Some people might say that it encourages violence, but no-one in my Tai Chi class is violent as we lean a proper etiquette in fighting, and not to hurt other people.

Meditation is very calming also.

I am interested to hear people's opinions on this...?

I think that would be neat, and I did a similar debate once for martial arts in general. I wish my primary schools did that kind of thing. I mean, rounders is much more violent, and football and . . . NETBALL. I have personally maimed and been maimed in all of these. I think martial arts are much safer.

Meditation, definitely. This has loads of proven health benefits and psychological benefits also. Maybe there would be less maniacs if we had meditation in schools.

I took three semesters of Yoga in highschool in which we had a time set aside to meditate silently. I can say from a personal standpoint it was noticeably beneficial. I then see no reason not to offer it on the condition that–like all other mind sets–it is not compulsorily impressed on the youth.

Despite the talk about new-age stuff, it's still important for children to learn to open up their minds and be creative as well as relaxed and stress free. I feel in school often, children are taught to grow up too fast, just to keep up with the world around them. Learning techniques as to how to stay positive in life, and to manifest your reality will make a big difference.

In some schools they already teach yoga and Tai Chi. When I was in 8th grade, in home economics, we would drink tea and do Tai Chi every Tuesday. It was great, and everyone enjoyed it. Its not religion, it doesn't have to be, since there are proven scientific ways to release stress and open up your mind with your body

As electives sure, but not at core required courses.