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In a study of children ages 10-15 with intellectual disabilities it was found that after 12 weeks of yoga practices their static balance, hand eye coordination, and reaction time increased.

Pise, Vishvanath et al. “Effect of yoga practices on psycho-motor abilities among intellectually disabled children.” Journal of exercise rehabilitation vol. 14,4 581-585. 24 Aug. 2018, doi:10.12965/jer.1836290.145

Among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a seven‑week, twice‑weekly group yoga intervention yielded an estimated 27–29% gain in upper‐ and lower‑body strength, agility, and balance.

Reina, Anita M et al. “Yoga for Functional Fitness in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.” International journal of yoga vol. 13,2 (2020): 156-159. doi:10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_57_19

In a study focused on autonomy supported yoga it found adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities demonstrated enhancements in self‑determination, including feelings of competence, autonomy, and social relatedness.

Allison, Claire K et al. “The impact of an autonomy-supportive yoga intervention on self-determination in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Complementary therapies in clinical practice vol. 43 (2021): 101332. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101332

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Health Benefits

In a study of children ages 10-15 with intellectual disabilities it was found that after 12 weeks of yoga practices their static balance, hand eye coordination, and reaction time increased.

Among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a seven‑week, twice‑weekly group yoga intervention yielded an estimated 27–29% gain in upper‐ and lower‑body strength, agility, and balance.

In a study focused on autonomy supported yoga it found adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities demonstrated enhancements in self‑determination, including feelings of competence, autonomy, and social relatedness.

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