AbstractIntroduction: Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) system based on ancient yogic practices, is an integrated approach known from experience to heal diverse human diseases and sicknesses holistically. This study presents the outcomes of improvements in the health and wellness of 30 participants through Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) healing techniques in a 14-day healing camp conducted at YPV Ashram.
Materials and Methods: This is a pre and post-test interventional study of a healing camp using both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. Thirty participants joined the camp voluntarily with informed consent. A team of 7 YPV healers conducted healing sessions. The patients did self-practice of some YPV techniques. Data includes patient feedback reports.
Results: Data Analysis of weight, BMI, waist, V fat, Systolic BP, O2 Saturation level, Stress level, lung capacity showed statistically significant improvements. HRV results showed a relaxed state for the majority of participants. Brainwave analysis showed increased alpha activity and 18.8% improvement in the balance of left and right brains. Mean Systolic BP showed statistically significant reduction and mean Diastolic BP also reduced but statistically found not significant. Individual patients experienced note worthy improvements in illness conditions such as different types of pain, psychological & emotional issues, mobility, sleep disorders, diabetes, thyroid, respiratory problems, weakness, tiredness, giddiness, acidity, skin, addiction, relationships issues, allergy, etc. found substantial relief.
Conclusions: The outcomes of this healing camp have revealed that Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) protocols and practices have boosted immunity and improved wellness conditions of participants. Further research with appropriate methodology and samples are recommended. Recommendations include interprofessional specialists to team up with YPV healers for conducting health camps for the benefit of people.