Scientific Method and Lineage of Research
Pranica is built upon the conviction that ancient breath wisdom and rigorous modern biophysics are not opposing worldviews, but complementary vocabularies describing the same living phenomenon.
Pioneers in Atmospheric Bioelectricity
Prof. Fred Vlès
Professor at the Strasbourg Faculty of Medicine and Director of the Biological Physics Institute. Vlès was among the first scientists to quantify bioelectrical exchanges in living mammals and cutaneous conductivity under sunlight.
Prof. Alexander L. Tchijewski
Founder of heliobiology and pioneer of natural aero-ionization. Tchijewski demonstrated how solar cycles and atmospheric negative ions directly influence cellular electrochemistry and circulation.
Primary References & Bibliography
André Van Lysebeth — Pranayama: The Dynamics of Breath (1971)
Foundational work unifying classical Hatha Yoga pranayama with modern biophysical observations on negative ions, atmospheric electric gradient, and ground conductivity.
Dr. Thérèse Brosse — Instrumental Studies of Yogis in India
Electrocardiographic and physiological studies on voluntary neuromuscular and cardiac regulation through breath control.
Drs. E. and H. Biancini — Atmospheric Electricity & Human Biology (Paris-Médical, 1919)
Research on cosmic electricity, atmospheric electrostatic fields, and human physiology in dialogue with ancient Chinese medicine.