Introduction: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus (CCLE), an autoimmune skin condition that presents with red, painful, inflamed and coin-shaped patches of skin with a scaly and crusty appearance, often on the scalp, cheeks, and ears. Diagnosis is through Clinical examination and skin biopsy. Besides having physical pain, patients suffer from psychological and emotional stresses. There are several treatment options, and not one fits all. This paper presents a case of DLE treated using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) system of healing protocols.

Methods: This is a case study of a 56-year-old female home maker, diagnosed with DLE, and had undergone YPV healing treatment rendered by a senior healer over a period of 6 months. In addition, the patient learnt and practiced physical and breathing exercises and also peace and forgiveness meditation protocols. Case medical details and patient feedback form the data used in this study.

Results: As a result of YPV intervention within a period of 4 months, the patient DLE condition cured and healed completely, recovered physically, mentally and emotionally, and she resumed her normal routine of daily household work and evening walks effortlessly. She learnt YPV level 1 and continued practising RYB (Rhythmic Yogic Breathing), forgiveness and PPM (Planetary peace meditation) regularly.

Conclusions: Yoga Prana Vidya system has been experienced as a very versatile integrated discipline helping sick people to practice the YPV healing protocols to normalise their health condition successfully, and holistically. Further research may be carried out on appropriate sample of patients to gain more knowledge related to treatment of various illness conditions such as DLE.

Keywords: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), Autoimmune disease, Yoga Prana Vidya System®, YPV®

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Venkata Satyanarayana Nanduri

Consultant, Research & Publications, Yoga Prana Vidya Ashram, Sri Ramana Trust, Thally-635118, Tamilnadu, India