Hello,
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease about 10 years ago, and I found yoga to be particularly helpful with the pain and also recovery from major surgery and complications. I am just curious to hear from other people with Crohn’s or other chronic illnesses. What has your experience been? How has yoga affected or helped your chronic illness? How has your illness affected your yoga practice?
Comments from non sufferers are also welcome if you feel you have something to add.
I can’t comment on Crohn’s, but as a type I diabetic for 21 years I find yoga to be the most suitable “leveler” of blood sugar than any other physical activity. I’m referring to the ability of my body to manage itself throughout the day, to maintain a flatter blood sugar profile rather than highs and lows. As a former runner and biker, those sports seemingly didn’t have the same effect as I’ve been seeing over the last two years of regular (and exclusive) yoga practice.
Moderate yoga practice and very good change in diet and lifestyle will help for sure.