The word Marma is derived from the sanskrit root “mru”,’marane’ and it applies to a place of vital importance in the body which, if injured results in serious consequences or death sooner or later. It is believed that there are 108 marma points in the body.
Classification | Enumeration |
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Head and neck | 37 |
back | 14 |
chest | 9 |
abdomen | 3 |
legs | 22 |
hands | 22 |
Marma chikitsa is one of the most powerful treatment in ayurveda providing an overall healing experience. Marma means the most vulnerable spots in our body. The are 108 Marma points in our body.Marmas are specific points on the body where the application of pressure induces the flow of vital energy (Prana) along a complex system of subtle channels called (Nadis).