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Original Research Article
Application of yoga prana vidya (YPV) healing protocols in facial rejuvenation
(FR) Treatment without cosmetics, medicines or surgical procedures: An
evaluation of the outcomes of YPV FR interventions
Jayachander Reddy Neravetla1, Vishakha Karnani1, Mohandas Baliga1,
Venkata Satyanarayana Nanduri
1*
1Yoga Prana Vidya Ashram, Sri Ramana Trust, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
ARTICLE INFO
Article history:
Received 02-03-2024
Accepted 22-03-2024
Available online 01-06-2024
Keywords:
Facial Rejuvenation (FR)
Yoga Prana Vidya ®
YPV ®
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Skin and Face Regeneration has always attracted human attention. Historically, a variety of
methods have been used to stop or lessen the damaging effects of sun exposure or the aging process of
the skin. Energy healing distinguishes facial rejuvenation (FR) utilising YPV system protocols as an art
and science that is both safer and different from other forms of applications that mostly employ invasive
techniques. This study aims to fill the gap in the limited literature on the application of energy healing for
FR.
Materials and Methods: Three YPV FR workshops were conducted at different times in different
locations, and samples of adult men and women, to examine and document the effects after conducting
a single healing session using relevant YPV protocols. Data consisted of photographs taken before and
after the intervention, and feedback from the participants.
Results: An examination and analysis of the data from 33 participants of the three workshops reveals that
noteworthy improvements were seen within 20 minutes of the trial/demonstration period of application of
the YPV facial protocols at the demo, and subsequent 30-minute practice in which the participants applied
the YPV facial healing protocol on each other in pairs. All participants experienced a glow on their faces
at the end of the workshop.
Conclusions: Results from this study indicate that after a single session of YPV healing, there are
noteworthy improvements in the face and limbs. The YPV system of Energy FR therapy interventions
is extremely safe and has no known adverse effects. It has a lot of potential for lengthier interventions with
multiple sessions spaced over several days to study the long-term and sustainability effects of YPV FR
protocols.
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1. Introduction
1.1. Facial rejuvenation
The skin that covers bone and muscle as well as the quantity
and distribution of subcutaneous fat determine the shape and
appearance of the human face. The development of face
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lines and creases, a reduction in skin quality, an increase
in skin pigmentation, and the loss or redistribution of soft
tissue volume and bone are all considered to be outward
manifestations of aging. According to reports, women begin
to show indications of face aging around the age of 35,
starting with the development of wrinkles in the periorbital
area.1
In women, a decrease in self-perceived beauty and self-
confidence in appearance may occur simultaneously with
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a reduction in self-esteem. While older women may seek
therapy to reverse some of the negative consequences of
aging, including facial lines, creases, and volume loss,
younger women may seek cosmetic treatments to maintain
a youthful appearance, especially after they see the first
indications of aging.1According to Narurkar et al. (2015),
there are no systematic statistics available that define the
precise problems that drive women to seek therapies, or
their preferences for face regions that need treatment, even
though individual physicians may have broad opinions of
their patients’ treatment preferences in their practices.1
Laser and filler are among the most common Facial
Rejuvenation (FR) services in the world. Facial aesthetic
treatments, with non-invasive and/or minimally invasive
procedures, are becoming popular globally, and equally so
in India. The service providers have a responsibility for a
greater understanding of patient perspectives and priorities.
An interesting global, internet-based survey by Fabi et
al (2022)2on desired appearance and experiences with, or
interest in, facial aesthetic treatments, collected data from
a total of 14,584 aesthetically conscious adults (mean age,
41 years; 70% were women) and 1315 aesthetic physicians
(mean age, 45 years; 68% men) completed the survey. Most
respondents (68%) reported that aesthetic procedures should
be sought in their 30s to 40s; physicians recommended
patients seek treatment earlier. Respondents expressed the
greatest concern over crow’s feet lines, forehead lines, facial
skin issues, hair-related concerns, and under-eye bags or
dark circles.
In contrast, physicians tended to underestimate concerns
about under-eye bags or dark circles, mid-face volume
deficits, and skin quality. Although both physicians and
respondents cited cost as a major barrier to seeking
aesthetic treatments, respondents also emphasized safety,
fear of injections or procedure-related pain, and concern
about unnatural-looking outcomes. This global survey
provided valuable insight into facial aesthetic concerns and
perspectives that may be implemented in patient education
and consultations to improve patient satisfaction following
aesthetic treatments.2
1.2. Yoga prana vidya system
As a Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the
Integrated and Holistic YPV system provides a variety
of well-researched and validated procedures for the
effective treatment of many ailments and disorders. A
review of the research literature reveals more than 100
research study publications that were published and
included both original and case studies demonstrating
the effective healing and recovery of individuals with
emotional, mental, and physical health problems. A few
examples of these publications are:YPV interventions
for the treatment of difficult medical cases,3diabetes
management and control,4arterial block in the heart, 5
patients’ improved vision during an Eye Camp,6the
treatment of high blood cholesterol and asthma,7emergency
and first aid cases,8COVID-19 patients’ quick recovery,9–11
and hypothyroidism,12 Anxiety and depression of corporate
employees,13 Enhancing the academic performance of High
School children,14 improving psychological well-being and
reduction of criminal attitude of under-trial prisoners15,
and improving social behaviour and cognitive abilities of
mentally retarded children;16 pediatric cases of nocturnal
enuresis,17 Bronchopneumonia, 18 and Cytomegalovirus19 ,
etc.
YPV Pranic Energy Facial treatment is a form of energy
healing. Instead of massage and lotions, pranic facials use
crystals that ‘absorb’ negative energy to target physical
and emotional stress and make the face look younger. This
system is offered as a chemical-free, nature-based lifestyle.
In the YPV system, it is a sustainable wellness solution.
Instead of using products to rejuvenate the skin, a crystal
pen is used to transmit energy, a crystal ball to receive
energy, and a bowl of salt water to cleanse the aura.
Pranic Facial Rejuvenation Workshop introduces the
application of Energy Healing dealing with health and
beauty. Using a specific combination of colour Pranas and
techniques, experience shows that the skin can look 10 to
20 years younger. The lines and wrinkles of the face are the
storage of negative and unpleasant feelings and experiences
such as anger, fear, and grief. When this emotional garbage
is cleared and released, the face will look younger, brighter,
and revitalized.
This paper presents the outcomes of three FR
interventional workshops conducted by YPV healers. The
first workshop was conducted in Mangalore in February
2019 and the other two were conducted in Pune and
Lucknow during October and December respectively in
2023.
2. Materials and Method
This is an interventional study of Facial Rejuvenation (FR)
workshops using YPV protocols conducted by senior YPV
trainers. Data was collected and documented at three FR
workshops in the form of photographs taken pre and post-
intervention and participant feedback.
2.1. Sample
All the participants, as shown in Table 1. were YPV
healers and practitioners who volunteered to join in
these workshops. Informed consent was obtained from the
participants of all three workshops to use their data for
research without revealing their names or identities.
2.2. The YPV facial healing intervention
The YPV energy Pranic Facial was done by following the
YPV protocols for facial rejuvenation. The demonstration
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Table 1: Participant profile
S.No. Date Location Number of participants Age range Mean age
Female Male Total
1 24 Feb 2019 Mangalore 33 8 41 20-62 43.4
2 18 Oct 2023 Pune 42 - 42 19-57 42.9
3 2 Dec 2023 Lucknow 25 1 26 16-67 40.5
was given by the senior trainers to participants for fading
out dark spots and under-eye dark circles, fine lines on the
forehead and crow’s feet around the eye, scars and moles,
spots and eruptions. After the demo by the senior trainer,
the participants practiced this protocol with each other by
forming pairs (dyads). While practicing the YPV facial
protocol, the audio of the planetary peace meditation (PPM)
was played in the background to reduce anxiety and remain
calm.
2.3. Data collection and analyses of sample 1
(Mangalore participants)
For this study, the data presented here are photographs of
13 participants taken (Figures of cases Figures 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 and 6) before and after the interventional workshop
conducted at Mangalore. These 13 cases are explained in
Table 2.
Figure 1:
Figure 2: Case 9: Before and After
2.4. Data collection and analyses of sample 2 (Pune
workshop participants)
For this study, the data presented are photographs of 11
participants of the Pune workshop taken as examples before
and after the intervention, and participant feedback at the
end of the event. These 11 cases are explained in detail in
Table 3.
Figure 3: Case 10: Before and after
Figure 4: Case 11- A scar and a fold on the forehead – both
vanished nearly 80%
Figure 5: Case 12: Mangalore workshop - male sample aged 42,
the left photo taken before and the right taken after the YPV facial
session. The roughness and pores in the skin of the cheeks turned
smooth.
2.5. Data collection and analyses of sample 3 (Lucknow
workshop participants)
For this study, the data presented are photographs of 9
participants of the Lucknow workshop taken as examples
before and after the intervention, and participant feedback
at the end of the event. These 9 cases are explained in detail
in Table 4.
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Table 2: YPV Facial Rejuvenation Sample data from the Mangalore workshop
Case S.No Gender Age On-face issues before intervention Results after the healing
session
1 Female 32 Several pimples Reduced by nearly 50%
2 “ 45 Pores and folds and roughness on face “
3 “ 55 “ “
4 “ 35 “ “
5 “ 58 “ “
6 “ 40 “ “
7 “ 45 “ “
8 “ 35 “ “
9 “ 50 Rough skin on hands Skin turned smooth and soft
with a glow
10 “ 35 Pimples behind the left ear Pimples reduced by nearly
60%
11 Male 75 A scar and a fold on the forehead Both vanished nearly 80%.
12 Male 42 Roughness and pores Reduced by 90%
13 Female 35 Pores and pimples Reduced by 50%
Table 3: YPV Facial Rejuvenation Sample data from the Pune workshop
Case S.No Gender Age Face issues before intervention Results after the healing session
1 Female 45 Some spots near lips, under-eyes
darkness
These issues faded out.
2 “ 55 Hyperpigmentation, dark spots,
dark circles
Achieved even skin tone with a radiant
complexion
3 “ 34 Chapped lips, dark spots near the
lips, darkness under eye
Chapped lips got healed, Smoothness of
skin occurred, dark spots and darkness
under eyes faded out.
4 “ 55 Hyperpigmentation, Skin became even tones, hyper
pigmentation reduced 50%, chin area
became clean and fresh
5 “ 48 Dark circles, crow’s feet, uneven
skin tone
Substantially reduced
6 “ 68 Dark spots on the face Dark spots on the face reduced by 30 to
40% in just one healing.
7 “ 39 Uneven tone, acne, moles, Even tone, reduced acne, and lighter
moles, Relief from facial stress and trauma
8 “ 19 Scar on the face Vanished 70%
9 “ 56 Fine lines on forehead, Lines reduced, skin became tight and
moisturised
10 “ 53 Fine lines on forehead Lines reduced; face glow increased
11 “ 53 Dark circles, loose skin Dark circles vanished, and skin became
tight and glowing
3. Results
An examination of the data from Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 reveals that
noteworthy changes were seen within 20 minutes of the
trial/demonstration period of application of the YPV facial
protocols at the demo, and subsequent 30-minute practice
in which the participants applied the YPV facial healing
protocol on each other in pairs. All participants glowed on
their faces at the end of the workshop.
In one case, a Pune participant mentioned how her
mother’s shoulder pain for a year and a half was reduced
considerably by following theprotocols of the one day
workshop. In addition, she experienced great improvement
in the dark patches on her face.
After a follow-up of the Pune participants, few shared
how fine lines, and dark patches on the face improved
progressively, and many shared about the face glow. Few
who practiced on other people also got similar results on
other people.
4. Discussion
Facial Rejuvenation (FR) using YPV system protocols
is both an art and a science characterised by energy
healing, which is distinctly different from and safer
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Table 4: YPV Facial Rejuvenation Sample data from the Lucknow workshop
Case S.No Gender Age Face skin issues before intervention Results after YPV intervention
1 Female 48 Pigmentation Reduction of Pigmentation by
90%. Clear Skin Tone.
2 “ 52 Dip near the right eye, strain in the
eye area
Dip near the eye filled by 85 % and
looks even. Strain around the eyes
reduced by 50% to 60%
3 “ 43 Dip near the right eye, strain in the
eye area
Dip near the eye filled by 85 % and
looks even. Strain around the eyes
reduced by 50% to 60%
4 “ 67 Wrinkles on the forehead, near the
eyes, jawline and smile lines
Wrinkles on the forehead, near the
eyes, jawline and smile lines have
reduced considerably. Her face
looks way younger.
5 “ 50 Old scar on forehead area Scar vanished completely.
6 “ 34 Old pimple scars Old Pimple Scars Faded by 80%
and brightened skin
7 “ 24 Very old acne scars and dips Drastic reduction of very old acne
scars and dips got filled. Skin tone
looks smoother
8 “ 52 Strained eyes, wrinkles around the
eyes, eye bags
Strained eyes look relaxed,
wrinkles around the eyes reduced,
eye bags reduced
9 “ 57 Wrinkles around eyes and eye bag
near the left eye
Wrinkles around the eyes were
reduced 50%, eye bag, especially
near the left eye reduced by 70%.
Over all face looks relaxed.
Figure 6: Case 13: Mangalore female sample aged 35, left photo
taken before and the right taken after the YPV facial session. Pores
and pimples on the cheeks were reduced by more than 50%, and a
glow appeared.
than other types of applications that mostly use invasive
methods. The evidence gathered from the three YPV
workshops conducted at different times, separate locations,
and samples, but using the same protocols replicated shows
that this intervention has given consistent results. It is also
a very safe process with no touch and no medicines. There
is scanty literature on the use of Energy healing for FR, and
this study is intended to cater to this gap.
Humans have long been interested in skin rejuvenation
and facial rejuvenation (FR). Many techniques have been
employed historically to prevent and slow down the
Figure 7:
Figure 8:
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Figure 10:
aging process of the skin or the harmful effects of
the Sun. Dermatologists and researchers are relentlessly
searching for extremely effective wrinkle-rejuvenating
procedures with minimal side effects. These techniques
range from intrusive to non-invasive. The need for non-
invasive rejuvenation techniques has grown dramatically
during the past ten years. The rise of novel injections
can be partially blamed for the rise in non-invasive
techniques. Soft tissue fillers, laser treatments, and modern
skin tightening techniques based on radiofrequency or
ultrasound technology are among the technologies that
many patients can choose from.20
Many people have been drawn to the non-invasive
rejuvenation and attractiveness benefits of botulinum toxin,
and patient usage of the treatment has grown. But there
might be both short- and long-term adverse consequences
from this technique, such as headache, eye disease, ptosis
of the eyelids, and heaviness of the face and eyelids. Using
lasers, which have gained popularity as cosmetic procedures
since the 1980s, is one way to rejuvenate the face.20
Surgeries are available as an option for FR. However,
because of the potential dangers, surgeons with specialised
training only should perform facial rejuvenation operations
after fully disclosing to the patient the potential dangers,
advantages, available options, and expected results of
the procedure. The patient’s capacity to adhere to the
postoperative instructions, such as dressing changes,
activity limitations, and follow-up, must be assessed by the
surgeon.21
5. Conclusions
This study has shown evidence of improvements in the face
and limbs after a single YPV healing session. YPV system
of Energy FR treatment interventions are very safe without
any side effects and show great potential for further studies
with longer interventions of multiple sessions spread over
several days to examine the sustainability and long-term
effects.
6. Conflicts of Interest
None.
7. Source of Funding
None.
8. Acknowledgments
The authors are thankful to all workshop participants for
consenting to use their data for this study on condition
of anonymity. We are thankful to Shreya Tapadia and
Pradnya Mahajan for organising and the data compilation
of the YPV Pune workshop; Priyanka Chawla, Manokamna
Dubey and Devika Whorra for the data collection from the
Lucknow workshop. Our thanks are also to Sri Ramana
Trust, Thally-635118, Tamil Nadu for the permission to use
their copyright terms Yoga Prana Vidya ® and YPV®.
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Author biography
Jayachander Reddy Neravetla, Founder
Vishakha Karnani, Senior Arhat & YPV trainer and Level 6 Healer
Mohandas Baliga, Senior YPV Trainer & Certified YPV Healer
Venkata Satyanarayana Nanduri, Research Mentor
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0978-6823
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Application of yoga prana vidya (YPV) healing protocols in facial
rejuvenation (FR) Treatment without cosmetics, medicines or surgical
procedures: An evaluation of the outcomes of YPV FR interventions. IP
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