MARMA -
Marma are the energy points in our body. They are located at the junctions of muscles, bones, arteries, veins and nerves. There are many Marma points in our body, among which the main are 107 energy points.
MARMA CHIKITSA
In Marma Chikitsa, these 107 energy points are gently pressed and stimulated manually. Due to the stimulation, blocks from that point and also from the parts associated with that point are removed.
TYPES OF MARMA CHIKITSA
There are two types in Marma Chikitsa- Symptomatic treatment and General treatment
1) Symptomatic treatment -
It is done with or without oil. Takes only 10 mins to complete the treatment.
Helps in symptoms like-
- Pains in any one part of the body
- Fever
- Cough and cold
- Musculoskeletal disorders-stiffness, muscle spasms, frozen joints, pains
- Headache
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Digestive disorders
- Respiratory disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Sleeplessness
- Urinary disorders
- Menstrual disorders
- Diabetes mellitus
- Energy booster
- Immunity enhances
- Mentally challenged child
THIS TREATMENT GIVE FAST RELIEF IN MOST OF THE SYMPTOMS.
2) General Marma Chikitsa
In this treatment the work is done on the whole body marma points. With just gently handling these Marma points the treatment is done. This is a wonderful treatment which works with the subtle energy of our body.
It takes about 1 hr to 1-1/2hr for this treatment.
Helps in-
- Physical and psychological relaxation
- Opens the channels of the body
- Detoxification of body
- Increases the prana (energy) levels
- Improves body function
- Helps in fast recovery after strenuous training
- Removes stress
- Balances the doshas
- Works on both body and mind
WHEN TO PLAN-
Symptomatic Marma can be done anytime even in acute conditions.
It is best to plan a General Marma chikitsa once in a month or at least a week before competitions and 3-5 days after competition.