The Effects of Yoga on Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Scoping Review.

•We reviewed the literature to examine the impact of yoga on persons with MCI and dementia.•Results suggest that yoga may have beneficial effects on cognitive functioning, particularly on attention and verbal memory. Further, yoga may affect cognitive functioning through improved sleep, mood, and neural connectivity.•Providers may consider recommending yoga to persons with MCI or dementia as a safe and potentially beneficial complementary health approach.