Yoga For Asperger’s Syndrome

Yoga can help those who are suffering from Asperger's Syndrome.

Yoga as we all yoga lovers know has the healing power for many diseases. The good news is that yoga can also help those who are suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome or Asperger’s. Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurobiological disorder in which individuals may have normal language development skills and intelligence, but they tend to show autistic-like behaviors. They also have deficiencies in communication and social skills.

While yoga is not a way to cure Asperger’s Syndrome, it is a great way to deal with the symptoms and help the individuals.

Here’s how Yoga helps:

• Yoga asanas like pranayama or shoulder rolls can counteract perseverance, such as flapping hands. Correct breathing techniques and soothing postures can ease the tension that these individuals often feel and can calm the mind.
• Yoga is a coping mechanism that the child or the individual can use on his own and help himself by dealing or managing certain stressful situations. This makes them a little more self-reliant.
• If yoga is done in a serene atmosphere with mellow lighting, it rests the stressed out sensory system. Eye pillows can be used to block out distractions.
• Since yoga is non-competitive, an individual with Asperger’s Syndrome may enjoy doing this. While they may feel insecure while playing social sports, yoga will only boost their confidence.
• Yoga will improve concentration besides enhancing muscle coordination.

The gentle postures and breathing techniques are often effective in managing over-sensitivity, disorientation and high levels of anxiety that effect children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. A set of yoga exercises to warm-up, strengthen and calm can reduce coping mechanism as well as increase body awareness, strength and muscle tone. It is always safe to consult your doctor before taking up Yoga as part of any therapy.