The Sri Sri Marma
Sri Sri Marma is potentially the most restorative of the Ayurveda treatments as it harmonizes the body’s built-in energy network. Marma is a technique in which simple touch or light massage on the vital points of the body (the marma points) are used to balance the life force (prana).
How does the marma therapy work?
The ancient definition of marma points, handed down to us through the centuries, is specifically “the various points on the body where the subtle life energy becomes matter, where thoughts transfer into the physical realm”. They are junction points in the body, fundamental built-in electrical switches.
Mental stresses cloud or obstruct the subtle channels in the body, reducing the flow of energy. The blocks formed in the energy channels due to emotions and subtle feelings are the cause of many diseases. A gentle touch on the Marma points releases the blocks, allowing life energy to flow to the connecting organs or tissues. This renewed flow of energy, in turn, energizes the organs.
Benefits
The most restorative treatment for the body and mind, marma works on the subtle energy points by opening up the energy channels, which, in turn, works on many levels of the physical, mental and subtle body.
The Science Behind Marma Therapy
There are 107 main energy points on the surface of the body. Each relates to a different organ or tissue. By gently pressing or massaging these sites prana is stimulated, clearing stress and blocks in the body. The unique aspect of this therapy is that it transcends the physical and mental levels rectifying defective energy channels in a subtle way.
Marma points are junction points in the body where matter, mind, and consciousness meet. These vital points are responsible for the circulation of energy, intelligence, and prana, the breath of life. Marma points are the forerunners of acupressure and acupuncture, coming from ancient Vedic traditions.