Gastro Intestinal Diseases Yogic Management of Ulcers Yoga works along four principal mechanisms. The quality of massage is such that in specific asanas like supta virasana, purvottanasana and back bends done on props, blood circulates healthily in the gastric area. This helps healthy healing of ulcers and digestion which is hampered in such patients.
Healthy absorption follows, with good energy levels.
This reduces stress on the nerves. Each asana is held for a period of five minutes at least. Props are used, without which it is difficult to maintain timings. As healthy blood flow occurs, the glands secrete mucus which coats the lining of the stomach or duodenum. The stretch of the vagus nerve is probably the most important mechanism in back bends which reduces acid flow.