Hence, stagnation of colonic contents due to autonomic dysfunction cannot occur. Asanas also pressurise the pancreas in an effort to improve the secretory status. The massage of the pancreas by forward bends and twistings help release more insulin in response to food. Back bends improve blood supply to all abdominal and pelvic organs. This ensures healthy cellular integrity and due to the massage no deposits are formed.
Forward bends increase the gastric fire and help healthy digestion of food.
This prevents fluctuations of sugar levels in a diabetic. Hypoglycaemic reactions are suppressed. Burning up of excess sugar is promoted by the stimulation of gastric fire. In renal disease, the increased systolic pressure in the renal artery and the protein load during aerobic exercises might further damage the kidney. Yoga makes arterial flow easier without an increase in systolic pressure.