Marma therapy is based on the use of 107 points in the body to not only access the body but the mind as well. This practice is a gentle stimulation of these energy points through whole body massage with natural oils. These essential oils can be used not only to stimulate marma points, but also to restore energy, promote relaxation and to help psychological symptoms and conditions.
This is not a standard massage in the sense of muscle manipulation, but is a conscious, systematic stimulation of those points that the practitioner deems necessary. They can be combined with various massage techniques, following a complex system of interpretation and diagnosis. At one point, the energy of at least two systems is concentrated. The deterioration of any of them can lead to major changes in the patient’s health. They are known as vital points because they are doors for direct access to the vital energy (prana) of the body. The secret power of these energy centers is that when stimulated, they release a steady stream of prana to restore balance in the body. Ayurveda says that in order to be healthy in this life, we must allow vital energy or prana to flow smoothly. If we are in imbalance and get carried away by thoughts or attitudes that are detrimental to our lives, this energy is blocked and the prana cannot flow properly, therefore the body does not function harmoniously. 7 out of all 107 points are considered major. They correspond to each chakra distributed in the arms and legs, back, torso, stomach, neck, head and face. Each Marma point brings together different types of tissue such as muscles, veins and tendons. These are the points where vital energy or “prana” can be activated. Currently, some spas or spas around the world include it as an important tool for balancing the energy of the body and its rejuvenating effects.
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