Department of Ayurveda and Holistic Health
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Marma Therapy Center
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Marma is one of the unique and important topics discussed in Ayurveda. According to Maharshi Sushrut there are 107 marmas in human body [Sushrut Samhita Sharir Sthana 6/3]. Marma point is defined as anatomical site where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones and joints meet together [Sushrut Samhita Sharir Sthana 6/16]. These are very important vital places and these points are the ‘seats of life’ [Ashtanga Hridaya Sharir 4/2].
Acharya Sushrut states that Marma sthan, a very vital point, should not be injured and should be kept intact even while doing surgeries [Sushrut Samhita Shareer Sthan 6/21]. Any injury to these parts may lead to severe pain, disability, loss of function, etc. However, recent researches have shown that if any marma point is inflamed or painful, then stimulating its nearby marma points can help in alleviating this pain.
A simple methodology of stimulating the marma points (Marma Therapy) has been developed, which has been successfully used for providing relief in chronic disorders like scoliosis, cervical spondylosis, muscular dystrophy, prolapse inter vertebral disc, etc. [Joshi S.K., “Marma Science and Principles of Marma Therapy” - 1st edition (2010), Vani Publications, Haridwar] [Joshi S.K., “Marma Chikitsa Vigyan” (2012), Mrityunjay Mission, Haridwar]
Maharshi Sushruta
Maharshi Sushruta (Father of Surgery)
Maharishi Shushruta is a legendry scholar of the Indian medical science and founding father of surgery. 2600 Yrs ago Maharishi Shushruta together with his colleagues had conducted the variety of complex surgeries such as caesareans, artificial limbs, cataract, urinary stones, fractures, and most specially the plastic surgery. A famous book (Shalya Tantra) has been described by the Shushruta about all the surgical procedures. Shalya Tantra was later named as the Sushruta Samhita (have details about the ancient medical science of India, well known as the Ayurveda). Maharishi Shushruta is the author of Sushruta Samhita in Sanskrit language and had described all the amazing surgical procedures with the accuracy and curative efficacy. His great findings have become an essential component of the Indian culture.
[Reference: https://www.varanasi.org.in/sushrut]Marma Center @ DAHH, DSVV
Marma Points @ Body
Marma Points of Legs
Self Marma for Legs
Marma Points of Legs
Marma Points of Legs
Marma Points of Hands
Self Marma for hands
Giving Marma Therapy
Giving Marma Training to Students
Various Marma Workshops @ DSVV
