What is Marma?
Marma is a type of massage based on the traditional Indian practice of Ayurvedic medicine. The aim is to physical and spiritual practice to cope with the manipulation of pressure points similar to Chinese acupuncture, but without the penetration of the skin. The massage focuses on intersections where tissues are joined in the body, including bones, joints and muscles. In practice, Marma is a number of primary pressure points, each related to one of the six vital elements. It is assumed that manipulation with these points supports the energy flow throughout the body. The first is Rajas , which is connected to dynamic energy, the second is tamas , which means inertia and darkness, and the third is sattva , which symbolizes balance and purity. Other vital elements include Teja , for the bile, soma for Plegm and marutha for air.
Marma is a Sanskrit word used to describe fragile or sensitive parts of the body. For this reason, a study of jam points may be usedAnd not only to heal, but as a method of pollution of the opponent. They are an important element of teaching dhanur veda or Indian martial arts. Two species of marma are known as deadly and therapeutic and sometimes intersect both varieties, so it can be useful to understand both applications whether it focuses on only one purpose.
pressure points can only be handled by massage or oil and aromatherapy. Marmara is primarily based on the Indian chakras system, which are energy centers at specific places in the body. Some points that are also chakra points include corners of the eyes, top of the head and foot feet. Most points ranges from the size of One to four fingers.
The most often accessible marmary is close to the skin surface. They include all joints and muscles and tendons around them. There are also several points that extend deeper in the body that can be manipulated. Belongs to a krEat blood vessels, bladder and heart.
According to traditional Indian Ayurvedic texts, there are 107 primary marma points. Although it is most often manipulated and closely aligned with chakras, many practitioners believe that there are up to hundreds of other points. They include smaller and large parts of the body and any place that can be described as sensitive.