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The Healing Power Of Ayurvedic Vital Point Message
Marma Therapy STUDY BOOK
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Divya Sinha, Yogi And Healing Teacher
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Content What does Marma Therapy means?
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Where the Marma Therapy born?
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What will you learn?
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Marma points in Legs
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Marma points in Hands
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What will happen at the Facial Marma Therapy session?
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Marma points in Face
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Marma points in Back
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Marma points in Belly
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All Marma points
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What does marma therapy means? The Importance of Marma Therapy in Ayurvedic Practice
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arma therapy is an ancient Indian practice whose focus is the manipulation of subtle energy (prana) in the body for the purposes of supporting the healing process. Marma therapy is based on the utilization of 107 or 108 points in the body which are considered to be access points to body, mind, and consciousness. Knowledge of Marma allows the practitioner to influence the flow of prana through both the gross and subtle bodies for the purposes of restoring health and peace of mind.
utilized to defend kingdoms during times when expertise in hand-to-hand combat was the mark of a great warrior. These ancient warriors understood subtle energy, and they used their knowledge to disable or kill an opponent. “Marma” comes from the Sanskrit “Mru”, which means “To Kill”. The 107 Marma points are categories in terms of their effect on the vitality of the body. Some points, when injured, simply hurt. Others, when injured, become life
What is Marma? Marma therapy is the original point system of healing in the body. As it spread out of India, it influenced the development of Chinese acupuncture and Kung fu. Its origins are South India within a martial arts tradition known as Kalaripayattu. It was
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threatening. While warriors had knowledge of these points for the purposes of defending a kingdom, it was the job of the physicians to utilize these same points for healing. The Marma master, sometimes called an “Aasan” or a “Marmani”, would also tend to the wounded. The master had the knowledge both of how to cause injury as well as how to use the knowledge and awareness of prana for healing. The “Aasan” was a rare master who could both kill and heal a person with a touch. Knowledge of Marma was not separate from Ayurveda. Discussion of the Marma points is found in most of the great texts of Ayurveda but the most famous text to explore the subject is the Sushruta Samhita. Vaidya Sushruta described the locations of the Marma points, as well as how they influence prana. He stated that it was important for the surgeon to have knowledge of these points for the purposes of avoiding them, as to cut into them could result in a
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catastrophic outcome. An important principle of Marma therapy is quite simple. Where a strong blow can cause injury, a mild touch can cause healing. This is the most important principle of Marma massage. When the knowledge of Marma is combined with an ability to both perceive and direct the flow of prana, Marma Chikitsa becomes a powerful tool for influencing the healing of every known condition. While Marma therapy is not well known or practiced except by a few practitioners in India, its practice is becoming more popular here in the United States.
Where the marma therapy born? I was introduced to the practice of Kalaripayattu and Marma therapy in the mountains outside of Cochin, in Kerala in
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at the College are the fruit of this knowledge. During the Basic Marma Therapy Course students learn to identify the 107 points on the body. They also learn to perceive the flow of prana and learn the basic technique for manipulating the flow of prana using awareness, intention, essential oils, light pressure massage, and pranic healing. This is then applied to learning a general full body healing protocol and then specific protocols to treat lower back and neck pain as well as shoulder and knee pain.
1999. It was a brief but powerful experience, and I have been fascinated with it ever since. My previous training included cultivating the ability to perceive subtle energy and I studied various point systems of the body. This made it easier to grasp. However, my knowledge of Marma came more from re-awakening than from formal teaching. Structure, however, is needed for awareness to flow. Toward the end, I always found Dr. Ranade’s and Dr. Frawley’s text on Marma to be very illuminating. The illustrations and summations of the knowledge are quite excellent. The work I do today with Marma therapy has its roots in Kalaripayattu, was nurtured by Sushruta, was cultivated by Dr. Frawley and Dr. Ranade, and ripened by my own awareness and experiences. The six-day Marma Therapy Course and the five-day Advanced Marma Therapy Course I teach
What will you learn? During the Advanced Marma Training Course students review the Basic Course and then spend several days learning new protocols including the management of the male and female reproductive systems, liver and splenic disease, conditions of the nervous system, the management of agni, the management of the heart and much more. The advanced course is more practice than theory. Every Ayurvedic practitioner would benefit from learning Marma Therapy. It can be practiced on and off the body. It can be practiced with the clothes on or off. It is safe, simple, effective and it supports the counseling work of the practitioner, as well as the hands-on work of the Ayurvedic Massage and Body Therapist.
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Marma points in Legs 1. Talahridya Marma is also called base heart marma Benifit of this Marma are It’s helpful in all type of heart problems Feeling weakness Feeling tied Energetic marma point 2. Kshipra Marma Benifit of this Marma are It’s will help you in cough and cold , nose related problems like running nose , any type of hand related problems , it will control your diabetes , good for digestive system. 3. Gulpha Marma control your brain , mental concentration
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4. Janu Marma Benefits of this Marma are It’s helpful in joint pain Any type of pain in knee 5. Indra basti Marma (Four fingers below the elbow line) Benefits of this Marma are Maintain of water level in your body , balance your P.H level , it’s helpful in your metabolism , water retention in your body , it’s increase your hemoglobin , helpful in mensuration problem , it’s help in constipation , and toilet problem
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Kurchcha Shirah Kshipra
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Kukundara Katikataruna (4 points)
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6. Kurpara Marma Benefits of this Marma Good for kidney , good liver , gallbladder , pancreas , spleen and stomach, and for the hiccups, digestive , diabetes , kidney filtration. 7. Ani Marma ( Four fingers above the elbow line) Benefits of this Marma are Lungs related problems Lack of oxygen
Gulpha Kurchcha Shirah
8. Urvi Marma (Four fingers above the ani marma) Benefits of this Marma are lungs related problem , cough and cold , chest related problem, asthma and bronchitis.
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Marma points in Hands 1.Talahridya Marma is also called base heart marma Benifit of this Marma are It’s helpful in all type of heart problems Feeling weakness Feeling tied Energetic marma point 2. Kshipra Marma Benifit of this Marma are It’s will help you in cough and cold , nose related problems like running nose , any type of hand related problems , it will control your diabetes , good for digestive system.
3. Manivandha Marma Control your all types of excitement , control your brain , mental concentration 4. Indra basti Marma (Four fingers below the elbow line) Benefits of this Marma are Maintain of water level in your body , balance your P.H level , it’s helpful in your metabolism , water retention in your body , it’s increase your hemoglobin , helpful in mensuration problem , it’s help in constipation , and toilet problem.
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5. Kurpara Marma Benefits of this Marma Good for kidney , good liver , gallbladder , pancreas , spleen and stomach, and for the hiccups, digestive , diabetes , kidney filtration.
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7. Urvi Marma (Four fingers above the ani marma) Benefits of this Marma are lungs related problem , cough and cold , chest related problem, asthma and bronchitis.
6. Ani Marma ( Four fingers above the elbow line) Benefits of this Marma are Lungs related problems Lack of oxygen
Manivandha Kurchcha Kshipra
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What will happen at the Facial Marma Therapy session?
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his Facial Marma Therapy session is focussed on the marma points of the face, head, neck and shoulders. Rubbing a few drops of calming essential oil like lavender or other blends, in my palm, for adding an aromatherapy benefit, a light stimulating massage will be given on the corresponding marma points of your face, head, neck and shoulders. This will help remove the energy blockages on those marma points, releasing pain and enabling your body and mind to relax deeply. This is a very powerful and rejuvenating process. The gentle stimulation of the mar-
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ma points triggers vagus nerve, the energy channel of the parasympathetic nervous system that in turn kindles a physiological gush of healing effect throughout the body and mind. Marma therapies can create dramatic shifts in your body positively affecting your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness directly.
Benefits of Facial Marma Therapy: • Relief from chronic or acute headache, sinusitis, neck and shoulder pain • Removal of energy blockages and bringing clarity of mind • Cleansing and detoxification effect • Improved concentration, productivity and creativity • Strengthens respiration and boosts immune system. • Facial skin becomes healthier and radiant. • Neuro-chemicals such as serotonin and melatonin are released that develops cognitive functions • Insomnia is alleviated, aiding in better and deeper sleep.
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Marma points in Face 1. Simanta 2. Kapala 3. Avarta 4. Sthapani
5. Shankha 6. Utkshepa 7. Apanga 8. Shringataka
9. Phana 10. Vidhura 11. Oshtha
Simanta
Kapala (7 points)
Avarta
Shankha Utkshepa Vidhura
Sthapani
Shringataka Phana Oshtha
Apanga
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Marma points in Back
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ncreased blood flow and circulation, which brings needed nutrition to muscles and tissues. This aids in recovery of muscle soreness from physical activity or soft tissue injury (such as muscle strain). Decreased tension in the muscles. This muscle relaxation can improve flexibility, reduce pain caused by tight muscles and
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even improve sleep. Increased endorphin levels--the “feel good� chemicals in the brain. This mood enhancer can ease depression and anxiety, which can help reduce pain and speed recovery--particularly important for those suffering from chronic back or neck problems.
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Krikatika Amsa Ansaphalaka Brihati Shirah
Parshva Sandhi Nitamba Katikataruna (4 points)
Kukundara
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Marma points in Belly Useful in diseases of the digestive system: 1.
Asana: - Vajrasana, Suptavajrasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana, Paschimottanasana. Mayurasana, Pawanmuktasana, Katichkrasan, Sasan, Dhanurasana, Sarvangasana, Trigonasana, Akaranadhanurasana, Suryanamaskar, 2. Pranayama: - Nadishodhan Pranayama, Bhastrika Pranayama, 3. Bandh - Moolabandha, Uddyyanbandh. 4. Mudra: - Ashwini Mudra 5. Actions: - Kunjal, Vasti, Shankhprakshalan, Nauli, Vastradhoti, 6. Marma: - Kupar marm, Indravasti marm, Cutiktarun marm. Prohibition of compound medicine in various diseases of the digestive system: In the following stages, compound therapy, especially hexactions, should be pro-
hibited. The acute stage / infectious state of any disease (intestinal edema, gastric ulcers, etc.)
Major diseases of the digestive system: 1. Hyper Acidity 2. Gastric ulcer 3. Gastritis 4. Stomach Cancer 5. Duodenal ulcer 6. Enteritis. 7. Colitis 8. Appendicitis 9. Ulcerative colitis 10. Jaundice / Jaundice 11. Pancreatitis 12. Cholecystitis 13. Cholelithiasis
Belly Points Pressing these points also helps to regulate menstruation issues, vaginal secretion & gynecoligical problems.
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Stomach Point Above 1 inch of navel point Press this point 2 minutes twice a day to improve abdominal functions.
Fat Burning Point Below 1.5 inches of navel point Press this point 2 minutes twice a day to burn fat.
Detox Point Below 1 inch of navel point Press this point 2 minutes twice a day for detoxification, reduce facial swelling, bloating etc.. Marma Therapy / Study Book
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Edema Elimination Point Below 3 inches of navel point Press this point 2 minutes twice a day to reduce swelling & vitality nourishment.
Metabolism Point Below 2 inches right of navel point Press this point 2 minutes twice a day to improve metabolism, relieve constipation, helps diabetes, etc.
Digestion Point Below 2 inches left of navel point Press this point 2 minutes twice a day to improve digestion, relieve constipation, reduce water retention, etc..
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All Marma Points
Vidhura Krikatika Amsa Ansaphalaka
Brihati Shirah (8 points)
Parshva Sandhi Nitamba Katikataruna (4 points)
Manivandha
Kukundara
Kurchcha
Kshipra
Urvi
Ani
Janu
Gulpha Kurchcha Shirah
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Simanta Kapala (7 points)
Avarta Shankha Utkshepa Apanga Vidhura
Apastambha
Sthapani Shringataka Phana Oshtha Matrika Nila & Manya
Urvi Kakshadhara Stanyarohita Stanamula
Ani
Hridaya Kurpara Indrabasti
Nabhi Basti Lohitaksha
Kurchcha Shirah
zVitapa
Kurchcha
Guda
Talahridaya
Urvi Ani
Janu
Kurchcha Shirah Kshipra
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Yogi Dyvia Sinha He born in Madhya Pradesh, India. He completed his professional studies in the Yoga University Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (Haridwar). Complete professional Therapy Courses from Alternative Medicine Center in Rishikesh the Capital of Yoga, India. He complete Yoga Teacher Training TTC course in Rishikesh to. And now, with 6 years to experience working as a yoga teacher in Karma Yoga Ashram and in Anadi Yoga Centre, is member honorable in this two institutions. He have the professional experience to therapist in Rishikesh, like a therapeutic massage, marma massage, sound healing, and others therapies. Thanks for study ours Indian Ancestral Therapies! NAMASTE
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