Introduction: Complementary and alternative medicine approaches are gaining ground in healthcare and can complement occupational therapy. Complementary and alternative medicine covers all areas of human functioning, focusing on both the physical and spiritual components. One of these methods is yoga. Both, yoga and occupational therapy take holistic view of a person. Yoga can be used for therapeutic purposes to create inner harmony, well-being and mental and physical health. The interplay of many principles makes it useful to use in combination with traditional occupational therapy. Yoga can be integrated into occupational therapy in the areas of health care, leisure, rest and sleep, and work. Purpose: To explore the use of yoga in occupational therapy and to investigate where and how yoga can be integrated into occupational therapy practice. Methods: A literature review was conducted. Articles were searched in four databases: CINAHL, Web of Science, PubMed and OTSeeker. The 11 articles selected for analysis were less than 10 years old. Results: Findings were organized into seven intertwined themes: Not just doing but also being, Improvement at the level of body functions and structures, Fall prevention, Coping with chronic pain and fatigue, The importance of group dynamics, Yoga and occupational therapy go hand in hand and The impact on occupational performance and quality of life. Discussion and conclusion: In occupational therapy practice, yoga can be effectively integrated into traditional occupational therapy practice when it is in the interest of the individual or group. It can be used as a medium for achieving mental and physical health, or yoga elements can be brought into everyday life to teach clients how to do activities differently. Yoga can be adapted to the individual's needs and abilities, allowing them to perform successfully. As a group exercise, it provides a socially supportive environment and generally contributes to the quality of life.
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