Abstract

THE SECRET OF MARMA: MARMA THERAPY- THE PATHWAY OF NATURAL HEALING

Dr. Manisha K. Daware* and Dr. Shaikh Juhanaj Sk. Hasan

Abstract

Ayurveda is a part of the older spiritual heritage of humanity that contains secret knowledge. The science of Marma is an extra ordinary and dynamic part mentioned in Ayurvedic texts, having importance regarding traumatic effect. These points should be protected from injury. On the other hand these Marma are considered as healing points. Marma therapy provides Tridosha- Triguna Samya(balance) as these points are seat of Prana. Marma supplements and supports all Ayurvedic therapies increasing their effectiveness and ability to awaken the healing power of the body. Another form of therapy related to body surface point is acupressure and acupuncture. These therapy use various meridian points to cure and prevent several disease. This study aims to provide an overview on Marma and Marma therapy and its different aspects like its mode of action against pain mechanism, Marma and its relation to Yoga, details for these study collected from ancient texts, ayush physicians, internate and personal experience.

Keywords: Marma, Marma Therapy, Pain, Acupressure, Yoga.