The impact of an autonomy-supportive yoga intervention on self-determination in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of an autonomy-supportive yoga intervention on the self-determination of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Research supports the use of autonomy-supportive interventions to increase positive health outcomes with this population. The present study utilized a qualitative approach with eight subjects participating in semi-structured qualitative interviews.

Yoga for Functional Fitness in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Background: Yoga is an effective intervention to improve functional fitness in adults with and without disabilities, but little research exists regarding yoga's impact on functional fitness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).

Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits of a group yoga intervention on the functional fitness of adults with IDDs.

Methods And Materials: This yoga intervention included 12 sessions of yoga over 7 weeks (60-min sessions twice a week) at a special population recreation and leisure program.