Yoga Therapy for Digestive Disorders – Peptic Ulcer

Yoga therapy for Digestive Disorders and, particularly, Peptic Ulcer has been under a lot of pressure during the last few decades.



This is large owing to the fact that peptic ulcers are growing in number and as a problem. It is nowadays referred to as Acid Peptic Disease (APD).



This condition is defined as inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach and is the result of acid peptic digestion. Meaning to say, there is a conflict persisting in the lining of the stomach against the irritation by certain germs.



The typical symptom of peptic ulcer is a flaming type of pain in the upper abdomen. It normally happens on an empty stomach.

Causes of peptic ulcer

An old family history of ulcer can be traced in most persons complaining from peptic ulcers. At the physical level this family predisposition sets the target organ that to manifest the internal imbalance which, initially, began in mind. In Yogic terms these are referred to as the Manomaya and the Pranayama Kosa. All other causes cited are just triggers. These triggers cause an imbalance in the system. This happens, either by reducing the guardians or adding to the aggressors.

There is a bacterium that lives on the surface of normal stomach. Ostensibly, it is a harmless opportunist. However, when the defenses of a person’s stomach lining are weak they begin to break in and enjoy the meal from the deeper layers of the person’s stomach.

Yoga therapy for peptic ulcer – Dhanurasana

Together with a Yoga diet and Yoga cleansing techniques (Kunjal kriya and Shanka Prakshalana) this is an excellent remedy if practised regularly.

• Fold your knees and hold your ankles by your palms.
• Inhale and lift your head and your chest upwards. Pull your legs outwards and backwards in such a way that your spine arches back like a bow.
• Even out and rest on your stomach.
• Remember to not bend your elbows and keep looking up.
• Your toes should be tightly clasped together.
• Next, rock ext, your entire body front and back rhythmically 5 to 10 times.