Marma Therapy

Marma points are specific anatomical locations in your body through which energy (prana) is believed to flow. Marmatherapy is the practice of stimulating these spots through gentle massage therapy, sound, heat, colour or the use of props. These points are similar to trigger points, and acupressure points used in traditional Chinese Medicine. 

 

Ayurveda is a traditional Indian alternative medicine system that has a long, rich history of use since 5000 years. Under Ayurvedic medicine, marma points are anatomical locations in your body where a concentration of life energy exists. Marma points are said to contain the three doshas:

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• vata (air and space)

• kapha (earth and water)

• pitta (fire and water)

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These doshas are believed to be linked to your physical and emotional well-being.

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Like traditional Chinese acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine believes that stimulation of the marma points can improve your physical and mental health. It’s said that there are 107 marma points in various locations around the human body.

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Ayurvedic medicine proposes marmatherapy as a method of changing or improving your biochemistry. It is believed to release stagnant energy and stimulate your internal organs, hormones, and other chemicals to help meet your present needs. Marmatherapy is done by gently stimulating the marma points around your body. Julie generaly integrates marmatherapy in the sessions she does with her Yoga Therapy clients, but can offer as well marmatherapy on its own.