Yoga for autism has emerged as a promising practice that can help children build skills across various settings, from home to school and community. From increasing strength, balance, and coordination to helping with self-regulation, yoga offers potential benefits that support both physical and emotional well-being. Yoga can make a positive difference in the life of children on the spectrum in 6 different ways as follows: 1.Increased social and communication skills Autism yoga can be an effective tool for enhancing imitation, cognitive abilities, and social-communicative behaviors. Children may experience improvements in: -Eye contact -Sitting tolerance, -Non-verbal communication, and receptive communication skills. 2. Awareness and expression of emotions Yoga and autism go hand in hand in fostering emotional awareness. Not only can the practice bring more awareness to social cues such as facial expressions, actions, and social behaviors, but it can also bring more awareness to how children are feeling. Breathing strategies can be taught to children with autism in order to release difficult or uncomfortable emotions such as anger, frustration, or anxiety in a healthier and more constructive manner. Calming their nervous systems and releasing tension in their minds and bodies supports better sleep, digestion, mood, behavior, and overall health and well-being. 5. Increased body awareness Many autistic children may have limited body awareness. By teaching and identifying body parts through yoga and movement of the body, children can develop a greater sense of body awareness. 6. Positive sense of self Along with the many benefits listed above, the practice of yoga can also support children with autism in developing self-confidence and self-esteem. Balancing and standing poses are especially engaging and empowering for children with ASD to practice. Whether standing, balancing, or seated, any pose can be adapted to match a child’s abilities, fostering self-esteem and creating a sense of success.