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The Science of Vyadhi (Illness) in the Light of Yoga

Updated on: 07 March,2026 05:54 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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The Science of Vyadhi (Illness) in the Light of Yoga

Prati-Prasava Sadhana

Juggling deadlines? Battling traffic jams that eat 2–3 hours of the already busy days or squeezing into packed trains where there's no space to breathe, dodging potholes and endless construction, paying sky-high rents for tiny spaces, dealing with pollution that never lets up, and still trying to keep up with bills, kids, family, and that inner voice saying "one more push"-it's no wonder so many of us don’t feel being in the pink of health, mostly sick, constantly drained, anxious, or hit with mysterious aches, fatigue, or flare-ups.

Living in a busy, urbanized world, where stress, exhaustion, nervousness, and chronic diseases with no apparent causes become more and more prevalent, people are seeking alternatives to traditional medicine. Autoimmune diseases and chronic exhaustion–which is mostly doused with heavy doses of coffee, emotional burnout and repetitive life cycles are only some of the reasons why people are posing a bigger question: What if the cause is deeper than the conscious mind (or even standard tests) can reach?

Prati-Prasava Sadhana An Ancient-yet-modern Solution


And guess what? Thousands of years ago, the great sage Sri Patanjali Maharishi codified Eastern Psychology in his masterpiece, the Yoga Sutras which is bedecked with a priceless practice known as Prati-Prasava Sadhana. Its modern therapeutic model is practiced as Past Life Regression Therapy (PLRT). Today, structured PLRT brings this to life.

In yogic wisdom from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Yoga Vasistha and Charaka Samhita illness (Vyadhi) is often just the visible fruit of a deeper root: Adhi, or unresolved-mental-conflicts. We could think of adhi as inner conflicts-those unresolved tensions, resentments, fears, or self-doubts that build up from everyday life.

Making this simpler, picture this. You bump into a tough day, maybe a heated argument with someone. You walk away fuming, carrying that resentment like a heavy backpack. Over time, that moment might not just fade but sinks deeper, turning into a quiet (computer) program running in the background of your mind. Next time something similar happens, boom! The same anger or stress kicks in automatically. That's your subconscious at work, replaying old impressions like a stuck record (Freudian itch).

The Game Changer

Every experience leaves an impression in our mind which is known as (Samskara). These little (and not-so-little) impressions build up from everyday life. They become feelings, habits, even physical aches we can't explain. Over time, if ignored, they disturb the normal functioning of the body, blocking the normal flow of harmonising life-energy (Prana) and show up as physical problems (psychosomatic illnesses like chronic pain, fatigue, skin issues, or even autoimmune symptoms). This Psychosomatisation or progression from mind-conflicts to body-disease is referred to as Adhija Vyadhi-mind-generated illness. (The other type, Anadhija, is straightforward stuff like accidents or infections, which modern medicine handles brilliantly.)

The ancient insight? These inner conflicts stem from a basic ignorance (Ajnana) of our true peaceful nature, due to which we are compelled to chase fixes outside-junk food, overwork, wanderlust, substance abuse, distractions-making things worse. But Patanjali Maharishi gave a remedy,

|| "Te prati-prasava-heyāh sūkshmah" || Sutra II.10

“Subtle afflictions are abandoned by reversing their creation”. Simply put, backward-tracing process or regression to dissolve those subtle impressions at their source.

Prati-Prasava is a process of reversing and dissolving deep impressions blended with modern therapeutic techniques. The goal? To gently uncover and release subconscious "residue"-those old emotional knots or conflicts (Adhis)-that might be fueling today's physical and emotional struggles.

Actual Case Transformations through structured PLRT

Among the most formalized approaches gaining traction is the 15-stage PLRT Protocol which is being developed as a systematic treatment to reveal the subconscious residue (Samskaras) that could be affecting (Karma) current physical and emotional problems.

Practiced and imparted within the Amarantos system, a combination of directed introspection, trauma release and quantifiable outcome monitoring.

and taught at Amarantos-a safe, step-by-step system combining guided introspection, trauma release, forgiveness, transformation, and even quantifiable monitoring (like tracking emotional intensity or pain levels before/after, EEG (Electroencephalography) measurements of brainwaves before and after sessions.)

Real-Life Transformations Through Structured PLRT

Recent case discussions documented on the world’s first and only forum for Professional PLR practitioners, PastLifeRegression.in Psychosomatisation recently pointed out the dramatic–and measurable–these personal changes are with the help of this way. Although the experiences of individuals differ and cannot be discussed as medical statements, it is worth noting recurring patterns of relief, clarity and empowerment.

Across the following cases, a common thread: Symptoms aren't random suffering-they're messages from deeper consciousness, often tied to unresolved inner conflicts. When addressed at the root via Prati-Prasava-style regression, healing unfolds.

From Paraplegia and Acute Pain to Purpose

In a live demo session, a doctor in her 30s had lived with semi-paralysis in her right leg since a fall years ago-pain level on the universal pain scale was 10/10, plus deep stress and agitation. Through guided regression using Amarantos' 15-Stage and 3-Step Process, she uncovered a past-life drowning tied to betrayal and abuse (legs bound, helpless in icy water). Releasing the trauma brought instant peace: pain dropped to 0/10 the very next day. She now sees her pain as a "blessing" guiding her to help children and parents.

Quote: "All these days what I thought is a curse, was actually its a blessing."

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Sight Deprivation and Spiritual Reconstruction

The other example was a 32-year-old teacher that had lost sight in one eye followed by losing her job, which led to feeling of insecurity and hence sleepless nights. A newly trained PLR Therapist who otherwise in his own words is an “Engineer by Education, IT geek by profession, retired from that rat race, and doing full-time trading in the stock market” administered the 15-stage PLRT Protocol revealing her past life as a pirate where she stabbed another's eye on orders. Her self-reported improvements were realized through systematic forgiveness and emotional discharge exercises in a series of sessions.

Through multiple sessions of forgiveness and emotional release (following the full 15-stage process), blurriness faded rapidly-visible scar improvement in photos within 10 days. She slept deeply for the first time in years and regained confidence. She also said that she had slept deeply and felt confident again, the first time she slept in years. The testimonial focused on the breadth and completeness of the regression process of 15 stages.

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Multiple Sclerosis Symptom and Empowerment

A 37-year-old CEO who had multiple sclerosis (MS) with symptoms that were severe, such as burning skin(like hot needles, extreme fatigue, brain fog, and what is often referred to as the MS Hug, reporting a pain at 9/10. The 15-Stage regression sessions that were focused on imagery of emotional trauma dated back to the ancient history of nerve injury and poisoning.

With the help of abreaction and forgiveness, which were highly emotional and helped with the guidance, she stated that the level of pain dropped to 0/10, whereas the fatigue and discomfort were relieved.

“It is my illness. I have owned it now... Pain has gone, no discomfort now.”

Although MS is a complicated neurological disorder that needs to be medically treated, psychological empowerment and symptomatic alleviation as in her case, illustrates the possible mind-body relationship that has been investigated by using PLRT.

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Since Red Skin Syndrome to Emotional Rest

 In an even more recent example, “From Push to Peace”, a 29-year-old working professional with a financial giant, in Central London, UK, was experiencing chronic facial burning and redness attributed her illness to deeply held beliefs of equating rest and weakness. Some of the regression stories included desert exposure, herbal reactions and fall in hilly areas.

When she re-told her internal narrative and listened to her body, she said that her pain decreased from 10/10 to 0/10, and her skin condition improved significantly.

“My body speaks to protect me… I am allowed to rest.”

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In all these instances, there stands out a general one, namely, symptoms are perceived, not as symptoms of suffering, but as symptoms of messages at the lower levels of consciousness.

Why Structured Past Life Regression Training Is Gaining Attention

In comparison with the informal practice of hypnosis, the systematic patent-pending 15-Stage Prati-Prasava Sadhana or PLRT process is taught in Amarantos, focusing on guided safety measures, quantifiable emotional intensity discharge, integration therapy, and the facilitation ethics.

Doctors, psychologists, corporate heads, wellness practitioners, healers and graduates of various backgrounds are seeking out PLRT training and certification more and more as a way to learn how to further enhance non-pharmacological therapeutic skills and treatments to broaden the scope of the holistic practice offerings.

The method integrates:

  • Techniques of subconscious identification
  • Processes of trauma processing and disidentification
  • Modules of forgiveness and transformation
  • Formal incorporation and subsequent monitoring

To other individuals who may want to diversify their career in the mental wellness and holistic healing domain, professional PLRT certification programs provide lifetime mentorship and guided supervision.

An Increasing Interest in Metropolitan India

As the urban stress levels increase in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru the discussion on holistic healing based on ancient science, regression therapy and mind body alignment is growing. Although PLRT does not present itself as an alternative to medical care, the practitioners underline its complementary aspect, promoting both healthcare and therapeutic exploration by a client.

The personal narratives included in this paper are based on a structured forum documentation and response to the session, and represent an increasing interest in healing modalities that are based on emotional and subconscious aspects of health.  If autoimmune issues, chronic diseases or inner conflicts feel stuck, perhaps tracing them back could bring the peace so many seek.

Ready to explore? Discover more about the Amarantos Professional PLRT Certification Program and apply for shortlisting here. Limited spots-your journey to becoming a healer (or simply finding deeper peace) might start today.

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