Role of Yoga in Increasing Attention, Enhancing Cognitive Skills, and Improving Communication Level in Children Having Autism Spectrum Disorder Associated with Mental Retardation

Yoga is the science of right living and, as such is intend to be incorporating in daily life it works on the physical, vital, mental, emotional, psychic and spiritual aspects of the person,. Autism is a complex brain condition that presents at around age two with a core set of symptoms that include unusual ways of relating to people, of language developments and delay, and repetitive or stereotyped behaviors. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) will benefit from yoga since it addresses both the physical and emotional symptoms of the disorder. The present study aimed at finding out the effectiveness of yoga therapy and the results indicated that there is significant improvement in children who underwent Yoga Therapy.