The Perception of Prana and Its Effect on Psychological Well Being
Abstract: The present study was conducted to sensitize people on existence of pranamaya kosha and study the experience. Pranayama is one of the most beneficial yogic practices and most talked about in yoga shastra. However, prana, the basis of life on which pranayama is based on, is not much studied. In the present study, […]
Morphology of Cucumber Plants as Influenced by Pranic Agriculture
Pranic agriculture is an ancient science and art of healing that helps in enhancement of plant growth. The aim of the present study was to understand the morphological qualities (plant length, stem diameter and fruit yield) of pranic treated cucumber. This study has given an insight into the changes in the morphology characteristics of the […]
Effectiveness of Pranic Healing on Functional health and well being of inmates at Mysore Central Prison
Abstract: Background: Prisoner’s long-term stay in solitary confinement can lead to disturbances in physical and mental health. Aim: The aim of the present study is to learn about the impact of Pranic Healing (PH) in elevating the functional health and well being of inmate. PH is an ancient science of healing. It is energy based […]
“Physico-Chemical Qualities of Tomato Fruits as Influenced By Pranic Treatment-An Ancient Technique For Enhanced Crop Development”
Abstract: Objectives: The aim of the present study was to understand the agronomic impact of pranic agriculture on tomato. Methods: Assessment of pranic treated tomatoes against the control group were done for their quality and quantity by measuring the overall yield, plant height, diameter of the stem, flowers, flowers per truss and also shelf life […]
Effectiveness of Super Brain Yoga on Academic Performance and Students’ Attendance in School
This study aimed to find the effectiveness of Superbrain Yoga (SBY) on improving the academic performance and attendance of school students. SBY is based on the principle of ear acupuncture and pranic energy movement in the body. The study participants were 1,945 school students studying from 1st to 10th standards in India. SBY was […]
Training in Aura Reading: Results from a small quasi- experiential study in India
Abstract: The aura is believed to be an invisible field surrounding the physical body, interpenetrating and extending beyond it. The present study examines whether appearance of an aura-like phenomenon around the hand can be perceived visually after a short training session. A quasi-experimental research design was employed with 47 participants with a mean age of […]
Amelioration of Lung Function and Quality of Life of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Pranic Healing: A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Pilot Study
Abstract: Aims: To study the effects of Pranic Healing (PH), as a complementary therapy to improve lung function, physiological condition and quality of life of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. Methods: Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study. 21 males with a mean age of 61.6 years and COPD stage II were randomly allocated to PH […]
Amelioration of mild and moderate depression through Pranic Healing as adjuvant therapy: randomised double-blind controlled trial
Depression is a common mental disorder which adversely affects quality of life. The important characteristic of depression is the sadness of mood or loss of interest in many activities. Depression may be categorised as mild, moderate, or severe. A recent survey reported 15.9% of the urban South Indian population are suffering from depression. Complementary therapies […]
A Randomized Study to Assess Effect of ‘ Pranic ’ Healing in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
ABSTRACT: The present study was conducted to compare the immediate effect of pranic healing, a non-touch non pharmacological method of treatment, in chronic musculoskeletal pain with a placebo session of random hand movements. Fifty patients with chronic non-malignant continuous musculoskeletal pain of more than 6 months duration were selected. Pranic healing of 25 minutes compared […]
An Extensive Laboratory Study of Pranic Healing Using Contemporary Medical Imaging and Laboratory Methods
The objective of our long term study, conducted over the past decade, was to critically evaluate Pranic Healing in a laboratory setting using rigorous mainstream scientific methods. In this study, we investigated possible mediation effects of Pranic Healing on human cells in culture, which had been subjected to gamma radiation. We chose human HeLa […]