Marma Therapy Introduction and Procedure
In this blog we have detail explained about marma therapy in Ayurveda.
Marma are the whole areas of the body. The word Marma is sanskrit term origin word ‘mri’ meaning ,dead, death.
The Sanskrit phrase, ‘मरयते इति मरमनी ’, means serious damage to body or health after infliction to the point of their situation.Hence these part are called Marma. In siddha system of medicine are called Varma.
Marma in Sanskrit means hidden.A Marma point is a junction on body where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints.
Marma-points are specific physical locations in your body through which the energy of these elements flows. Marma point therapy is the practice of stimulating these spots through gentle massage therapy
Marma-points are said to contain the three doshas:
- Vata Dosh
- Kapha Dosh
- Pitta Dosh
What are main Marma Point in Human body
Total 107 Points in Human Body
- Total 44 Marma Points on Limbs Each limb 11 Marma Point
- 9 Marma Points on chest
- 3 Marma Points on Abdomen
- 37 Marma Point on Head & Neck Region
- 14 Marma Point on Back Region
Warriors have actively used Marma therapy on battlefields to strike with precision and maximize the lethal impact on their enemies.
This science plays a crucial role in both warfare and surgery. From common ailments to complex neuromuscular disorders, Marma therapy offers effective treatment solutions.
It effectively alleviates common issues such as headaches, body aches, misaligned spine, and joint pain through Marma Chikitsa techniques, including Swedana, Abhyanga, Pizhichil, and Kizhi (bolus) treatment. In Kizhi therapy, practitioners slightly fry medicinal herbs, wrap them in muslin cloth, and tie them into a bolus. They then heat the bolus in therapeutic oils and apply it to the affected area, followed by a specialized massage using the fingers, heel, or palm to enhance healing and relief.
The pressure application varies according to the nature of ailment and the point of application.
How to do Marma Therapy
it is method of changing or correcting human biochemistry
Marma point therapy actively releases stagnant energy and stimulates your internal organs, hormones, and essential chemicals to support your body’s needs. Therapists gently massage specific marma points to enhance circulation and overall well-being. Here List of common important marma point.
| Name of Marma | Point on Human Body | Effect |
| Sthapani Marma | Forehead Center | Mind, Brain ,Nerves System |
| Phana Marma | Both side of the nose at the base of the nostrils | Sinuses, Sense of smell |
| Shringataka Marma | Inner canthus of the eye | eyes, ears, nose, tongue & various nerves |
| Talhridayam marma | center of the palm of each hand,sole of each foot | Lungs, Heart |
| Manibandha marma |
Located on the wrist |
Control and our sexual urges, reproductive organs,body stiffness,reduce stress |
| Nabhi marma | center of the navel | small intestines |
| Indravasti marma | center of each calf muscle | digestion and the small intestine |
| Janu marma | lower inner point at the bottom of each kneecap | heart, liver, and spleen |
| Kurcha marma | center of the ball of each foot, between the first and second toes | vision |
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