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#287 Can Your Mind Influence Disease? | Pancha Koshas, Prana & The Science of Healing with Guru Yogi Shivanji & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
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What happens when a disease continues to affect the body even after the body's cells have changed?
Guru Yogi Shivanji introduces the Pancha Koshas, the five layers of human existence, and explains how he approaches chronic and complex conditions by looking beyond visible symptoms. The conversation explores anger, grief, hatred and forgiveness, including the story of a woman with long-standing vitiligo and the role emotional patterns played in her healing journey.
The episode also explores Pranayama, Kumbhaka, breath retention and Bandhas, and Guru Yogi Shivanji's understanding of how breath and Prana influence the mind and body. He explains Pancha Bala Siddhanta and why food, movement, breath and mental focus form an important foundation before medicine.
Episode Highlights
Understanding the Pancha Koshas
The mind, Prana & physical body
Emotional patterns, forgiveness & healing
Pranayama, Kumbhaka & breath retention
Pancha Bala Siddhanta explained
Food, movement, breath & mental focus
The healing village approach
Why healing requires active participation
Timestamps
00:00 – 03:46 – Pancha Koshas, Beliefs & Healing
03:46 – 13:44 – Anger, Grief, Forgiveness & Letting Go
13:44 – 18:57 – Science, Belief & Choosing the Right Doctor
18:57 – 24:43 – Mantra, Focus & Pancha Bala Siddhanta
24:43 – 27:17 – Forgiveness, Healing & Breath
27:17 – 39:42 – Pranayama, Kumbhaka, Bandhas & Prana
39:42 – 42:42 – Inside the Healing Village
42:42 – 44:29 – Living in Tune With Nature
About Guru Yogi Shivanji
Guru Yogi Shivanji is the founder of Indimacy Healing Village in Trivandrum, where he works with an approach that brings together food, movement, breathing, meditation and traditional healing practices.
About Dr Vignesh Devraj
Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.
If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist
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Disclaimer: We strongly recommend that the content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.