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ArticleAnnals of neurosciences2025

An Exploratory Study on 'Vancharya' as a Therapeutic Approach to the Bio-field of Young Adults Using Electronic Photographic Imaging.

Madhu Pandey, Kritika Rastogi, Reetika Pal, Chhaya Gupta, Manju Agrawal, Ritu Tripathi Chakravarty, S Z H Zaidi

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Article in Annals of neurosciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Madhu PandeyDepartment of Psychology, Amity University, Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6928-7597
Kritika RastogiDepartment of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi, India.
Reetika PalDepartment of Psychology, Amity University, Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Chhaya GuptaDepartment of Psychology, Amity University, Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Manju AgrawalRekhi Amity Centre of Excellence and Science of Positivity and Happiness, Amity University, Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ritu Tripathi ChakravartyAmity Institute of Education, Amity University, Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India.
S Z H ZaidiAmity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Background: Amid the fast-paced world, nature has a therapeutic modality for healing individuals both physiologically and psychologically. One such practice mentioned in an ancient Indian text is 'Vanacharya', which provides a deep connection with nature and a means of achieving overall well-being. Vancharya is a practice with profound roots in Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions that view the environment as a sacred and valuable source of knowledge and healing. Purpose: This purpose of this experimental research is to explore the therapeutic benefits of 'vancharya', in healing subtle systems of energy or the biofield present within the body like Aura Field (AF), Overall Alignment of Chakra (OAC), Overall, Chakra Energy (OCE), Stress Level (SL), Overall Energy Level (OEL). Methods: This research aims to evaluate the effect of 'vancharya', by examining 50 young adult participants over a one-week period (7 days). The study utilised a non-experimental single-group pre- and post-research design. The data collection was done using an advanced Biowell machine. The obtained data were analysed through a Paired Sample t-test by using SPSS software. Results: The obtained results indicated significant changes in the AF, OAC, OCE, while showing no significant impact on participants' SL and OEL. Subjects also reported improved sleep patterns, less impulsivity, reduced aggression and fewer fluctuations of mood during their sessions in day-to-day activities. Conclusion: Therefore, the research indicates that 'Vancharya' as a therapeutic modality had a significant impact on the subtle systems of energy among young adults. The obtained result from this intervention programme clearly indicates that subtle systems present in the body can have an impact as early as within 7 days itself, whereas, for visible impact within the individual (for instance stress level or overall energy level of the body), the duration of the intervention can be increased.

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aura fieldbiowell machinechakra healingmental healthnature therapyVancharya

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