Thank you very much for your kind words and for considering me for this initiative. I truly appreciate the invitation and the work you and the PranaRehab team are doing.

I strongly believe that Ayurveda and yoga play a crucial role in supporting patients in establishing a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. These approaches address not only physical symptoms, but also the underlying causes of chronic stress, emotional imbalance, and psychosomatic conditions. By working with the nervous system, breath, body awareness, daily routines, and individualized lifestyle guidance, they support long-term healing rather than short-term symptom management.

In my experience, Ayurvedic and yogic methods are especially valuable in rehabilitation processes, including recovery from chronic stress and trauma-related conditions. They help prevent repeated exacerbations by restoring internal balance and resilience, and they support the harmonization of the body, mind, and nervous system as one integrated whole.

An important advantage of these methods is their simplicity and accessibility. Patients learn practical tools that are easy to understand and can be safely applied independently in everyday life, empowering them to take an active role in their own healing and long-term wellbeing.

I would be glad to discuss how I could contribute to PranaRehab’s educational and rehabilitative programs and support the dissemination of this knowledge among practitioners and patients.

Thank you again for the opportunity, and I look forward to staying in touch.

Kind regards, Natali.

Results of the PranaRehab study through a survey of training participants

During March 2026, feedback from participants of the PranaRehab training with the participation of trainer Professor Nigel Hubbers was studied.

The training took place from March 10 to March 14, 2026, on the basis of the Rehabilitation Complex "Harmony" within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of natural medical education and rehabilitation, concluded on 10.03.2026 between the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Uman City Council and the PranaReharb Institute.

The collection of opinions of the training participants was carried out using a specially developed Google form. Participants were asked to answer a number of questions regarding the organization and content of the training.

18 people took part in the survey. Among the respondents were representatives of the following professions:

• psychologists
• physical rehabilitation specialists
• massage therapists
• social workers
• specialists in supporting war veterans and demobilized persons
• teachers of social and psychological sciences of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University

According to the survey results:

99% of participants rated the event in terms of content and practical usefulness as "excellent";
1% as "good".

To the question "How useful was the training content for you?" participants gave mostly positive feedback, emphasizing both the practical and personal value of the knowledge obtained.

Most respondents noted that the training:

was interesting, meaningful and accessible for perception;
combined theoretical knowledge with practical aspects;
provided tools that can be applied in professional activity;
contributed to the development of emotional self-regulation skills;
helped to better understand the relationship between the body, breathing and the psycho-emotional state;
became useful both for personal development and for working with clients.

Separately, participants emphasized the effectiveness of breathing practices for:

relaxation;
resource recovery;
support of psycho-emotional balance.

Examples of participants' responses:

"Very interesting and instructive"

"Useful for work and personally"

"The content of the training was useful and accessible for me"

"The materials that can be applied in professional activity were especially valuable"

"I received useful practical skills regarding emotional self-regulation"

"The benefit is obvious, as I learned breathing practices for relaxation and energy accumulation"

"The training became a valuable and practically useful experience"

"It was useful both personally and for working with clients"

The received responses indicate the high practical significance of the training, its accessibility for perception and effectiveness in forming skills necessary both in professional activity and in personal life.

To the question "Do you plan to apply the acquired knowledge in your work?" most participants gave positive answers.

Survey results:

83% of respondents answered – "yes";
17% – "possibly".

The obtained results indicate a high level of practical value of the training and the readiness of most participants to integrate the acquired knowledge and skills into their professional activity.

Wishes and proposals of participants regarding future events

Survey participants shared their own wishes and proposals regarding the improvement of future training events. In general, the feedback is positive in nature and indicates interest in continuing the training.

Generalization of responses:

Among the main wishes of participants:

increasing the duration of training (a greater number of training hours);
holding a greater number of similar events;
expanding the practical component, in particular: more breathing exercises;
an individual approach to participants with demonstration of the correct execution of techniques;
continuation of the training in the format of a series or cycle of meetings for deepening knowledge;
participation in further events and interest in developing the topic.

Participants also expressed gratitude to the organizers and noted the importance of such events for professional development and psychological support.

Examples of participants' responses:

"I would like more hours of training sessions"

"Conduct more such events. Thank you!"

"More practical breathing exercises and an individual approach to each participant"

"Continue the cycle of meetings in the same format"

"I look forward to future events"

"Thank you for the valuable training! I wish there were more such events"

The received proposals indicate a high level of satisfaction of participants and their interest in further training. The main request is aimed at deepening the practical part and the systematic conduct of similar events.

Feedback from Oksana Krachenko

From March 11 - 14, 2026, a training on Pranayama breathing rehabilitation was held at the “Harmony” Rehabilitation Center of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Uman City Council, with the participation of trainer, Nigel Hubbers - Principal of PranaRehab

Pranayama rehabilitation involves restoring physical and mental health through working with prana — vital life energy — particularly through special breathing practices.

The training was attended by:

• Psychologists

• Physical rehabilitation specialists

• Massage therapists

• Social workers

• Specialists supporting veterans and demobilised individuals

• Educators

As a representative of Uman State Pedagogical University, I had the opportunity to take part in this training.

For me, this was a real discovery. Although I had read a lot in scientific literature about prana and pranayama breathing exercises, I had never actually practiced them. I believed that this approach was more suitable for people experiencing “mild” stress.

After 2022, my experience has been different — I went through severe stress, and at the beginning of the war it was very difficult to cope with it. Over time, the body adapted to these conditions, but my psychophysical state still remains complex.

During the training, I not only practiced the exercises but also had the opportunity to try myself in the role of a trainer. I liked it — or rather, my mind and my body did. I try to practice daily, and I feel new strength to move forward in life. Not to live in fear and anxiety, but to live here and now, with all the small joys of everyday life.

At the same time, this method is valuable for training future psychologists and social workers in Ukraine, particularly at our university, as they will gain an effective tool for psychosocial support for people affected by the consequences of war. It can be introduced both as an academic subject and as a rehabilitation support course.

This is a valuable experience for the further development of rehabilitation across Ukraine.

Hi Nigel! 
Yesterday I conducted yoga nidra for two patients from Lisova Polyana. This is the first time I have conducted it. Interesting inner state after the session. Calmness, stillness, slowing down and a sense of depth
I want to thank you for the video and the opportunity to share this knowledge further 🙏

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Place of work

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What impression did you have of the concept of the Nigel’s seminar (program, exercises, spiritual component?

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Do you plan to apply the acquired knowledge and practices in your life? If so, how exactly?

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Pokrysheva Oleksandra Sergeevna

Psychologist, Gestalt therapist, body-oriented therapist

I liked it very much

Yes, in working with clients, most of whom are IDPs

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Ivanova Yana Vladimirovna

Housewife

I liked it very much

Of course, for yourself and for people who need it

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Ustik Zhanna Mykhailivna

Dietician

I liked it very much

Yes

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Bobrushova Svitlana Pavlivna

Sole proprietorship, art therapist

I liked it very much

Yes

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Prymak Oleksandr Yuriyovych

Pensioner

I liked it very much

Brotherhood

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Bushuyeva Olga Anatoliivna

NGO "Lisova Polyana"

I liked it very much

I already use both breathing and bodily exercises.
Sharing this knowledge with other people

Andrusyak Viktoriia Vasylivna

Hot Yoga

I liked it very much

Yes, a holistic approach

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Pikalova Lily

Liked it

Yes. Just how to hold the body, breathe, feel your body

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Solodovnikova Oksana Viktorovna

ODESA -WOW

Liked it

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Kozachenko Lyudmila Yuriivna

Charitable Foundation "To Be Successful"

Liked it

yes