Marma Energy Therapy
Referenced in writing as far back as 4000 B.C., Marma are vital energetic points on the body that are considered to be the junction of body and mind. They are somewhat similar to acupuncture or acupressure points. The knowledge and identification of marma in ancient times was important to physicians, for preventing and treating illness and disease, and to martial artists, who sought to protect these vital areas and to heal injuries, or conversely, to wound their enemies in these critical areas.
When there is blockage due to physical or psychological injury or excess, and vital energy is unable to properly move through the channels of the body, physical, mental, and energetic symptoms manifest. Marma therapy helps unblock and release the energy by treating energetic meridians, (including the chakras and nadis), channels (sira and srotas), and marma points. This unblocking provides greater energetic synergy, thus bringing a positive equilibrium to the physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of the body.
At Vitality and Balance, we use traditional Ayurvedic techniques to address these points and pathways, thereby either stimulating or pacifying internal organs, tissues, and channels as necessary. These therapies may include massage, pressure, heat, biomagnetic therapy, or involve the application of specific aromatic or medicated oils. These gentle approaches may be combined with recommended herbal support or not, depending upon the needs of the client.
Clients may also be given recommendations for movement, breathing techniques, self-massage, stretching and postures, as well as meditation or visualization to aid in the relaxation and movement of energy through the channels and related points.