#287 Can Your Mind Influence Disease? | Pancha Koshas, Prana & The Science of Healing with Guru Yogi Shivanji & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

<p><strong>MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM</strong></p><p>Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.</p><p><br></p><p>To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.</p><p><br></p><p>The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Early Bird Offer Live!</strong> Valid for bookings until<strong> September 15th, 2026.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Click to know more: </strong> https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ </p><p><br></p><p>What happens when a disease continues to affect the body even after the body&#39;s cells have changed?</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode also explores Pranayama, Kumbhaka, breath retention and Bandhas, and Guru Yogi Shivanji&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p>Understanding the Pancha Koshas</p><p>The mind, Prana &amp; physical body</p><p>Emotional patterns, forgiveness &amp; healing</p><p>Pranayama, Kumbhaka &amp; breath retention</p><p>Pancha Bala Siddhanta explained</p><p>Food, movement, breath &amp; mental focus</p><p>The healing village approach</p><p>Why healing requires active participation</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 – 03:46 – Pancha Koshas, Beliefs &amp; Healing</p><p>03:46 – 13:44 – Anger, Grief, Forgiveness &amp; Letting Go</p><p>13:44 – 18:57 – Science, Belief &amp; Choosing the Right Doctor</p><p>18:57 – 24:43 – Mantra, Focus &amp; Pancha Bala Siddhanta</p><p>24:43 – 27:17 – Forgiveness, Healing &amp; Breath</p><p>27:17 – 39:42 – Pranayama, Kumbhaka, Bandhas &amp; Prana</p><p>39:42 – 42:42 – Inside the Healing Village</p><p>42:42 – 44:29 – Living in Tune With Nature</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Guru Yogi Shivanji</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Dr Vignesh Devraj</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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 </p><p><br></p><p>If you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE</strong></p><p>Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life.</p><p><br></p><p>Link: ht