143 Copyright © 2020, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. Chapter 9 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3069-6.ch009 ABSTRACT Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are birth imperfections that cause dysfunction in cognitive and sensory processes and impairment in motor function, communication, and behavior. The major factors responsible for increasing incidence of NDDs are genetic, psychosocial, and excessive use of drugs. Yoga alleviates neurological problems and NDDs. Asana is a physical movement with breath awareness that facilitates the development of body awareness, concentration, and memory and provides vital energy for children with neurodevelopmental disability. Yoga therapy improves sensory coordination and motor imitations that enable persons with cognitive disabilities to make meaningful response by the integration of senses and functions of central nervous system. INTRODUCTION The global estimate for disability is raised due to increasing stress, chronic illness or chronic psychologi- cal distress in parents. World Health Organization estimates that 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in cognitive function (Suresh, Yoga Therapy on Cognitive Function in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Artchoudane Soccalingam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7826-0430 Center for Yogic Sciences, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, India & Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, India Meena Ramanathan Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, India Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, India