One-month intensive residential programme for participants on their physical health, psychological well-being and Immunity

One-month intensive residential programme for participants on their physical health, psychological well-being and Immunity

Journal Title: A study of the effects of Yoga Prana Vidya one month intensive residential programme for participants on their physical health, psychological well-being and improved immunity.

Publications: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 7(2), 18-27.

Authors: Shri N. Jayachander Reddy, Dr. V. S Nanduri;

Abstract :

This study has been undertaken to investigate the outcomes of a Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) intensive one-month fully residential intervention on 12 selected female participants for this programme. The intervention model included components of Physical exercises, Yogic breathing exercises, forgiveness sadhana, meditations and Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) energy healing protocols for self and others. Physical health parameters such as body weight, BMI, BP, HRV (Heart rate variability), Spirometric tests, and brain wave analysis were measured before and after the one-month under study. Analysis of the results using descriptive statistics showed group average reduction of BMI 3.5%, weight 3.2%, BP 16.24% / 19.48%, HRV 19.33%. Spirometric results showed an improvement of 6.9% of FEV1 value. Brainwave analysis showed reduction of left-right imbalance by 20.73%. Average Alpha wave measurements increased from 73.3 to 81. Other physical improvements experienced by the participants include

1.Body Posture,
2. Flexibility,
3. Increased Mobility in Walking/Running,
4.Physical Stamina/Energy and
5. Holding Breath for longer time.

Health improvements experienced include

1.Pain-neck, Back, Body, Knee
2. Acidity/Constipation
3. Digestion/Appetite
4.Frequency & Urgency of Urination
5. Hearing Impairment
6.Dysmenorrhea
7. Diabetic conditions. Psychological improvements in Concentration/Focus/Attention, Courage/Self-confidence, Time Management and memory. Emotionally more stable, Overcoming fears successfully; Group adjustment and alignment manifesting, with receptiveness to criticism.

The main factors of this intensive programme influencing these improvements are identified as: Physical and breathing exercises, Meditations, application of healing protocols, one-time full fruit diet in the morning and salt-less vegetarian diet. This model of integrated YPV group practice programme offers great scope as an integrated disease prevention protocol, and to boost immunity holistically.

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