copied from the Yoga Alliance website: http://tinyurl.com/z58c466 The PHIT Act: Federal Legislation That Benefits Yogis and All Americans Last Updated: September 1, 2016 The U.S. is experiencing a sedentary and obesity crisis across the country. Here are just a few of the staggering statistics: According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death . The CDC director reports that “physical activity is the closest thing we have to a wonder drug .” Congressional findings reveal that the U.S. “ ranks last in the world in reducing the number of preventable deaths resulting from obesity-related chronic illnesses,” with nearly one-fifth of American children ages 2 to 19 categorized as overweight or obese. Research is pouring in that indicates that physical inactivity affects the brain and our ability to learn – our future generations are at risk. What is the PHIT Act? The “Personal Health Investment Today Act,” or PHIT Act, is a bill current...