Ayurveda's Marma massage

Our skin is the largest organ of our body.  It is most important and rich source of healing substances. It is very sensitive to the touch therapy, either by massage of powder, oil or just gentle pressure.

The touch of a human hand on the body has immediate benefits for the mind, emotions and the physiology. That is why Ayurveda has emphasized more on the healing magic touch since ancient times.

Neuro-chemical found in the nervous system is also present in the skin. Massage can stimulate such substances; hence it is effective in psychological as well as nervous conditions.

These are the vital or sensitive points/ areas in human body. These are the junction of muscles, bones, vessels, nerves, etc.

 Number of Marmas- Total 107

Ayurveda's Treatment Classification

Treatments in Ayurveda are classified into two groups:
I) Shamana Chikitsa (Pacification therapy)
II) Shodhana Chikitsa (Purification therapy)

Pancha Karma is classified as “Shodhana Chikitsa” (purification/detoxification procedure)
...Shodhana: Purification If
the doshas are vitiated beyond a particular level, they give rise to
various endo-toxins (Ama), which have a tendency to be accumulated in
the minute channels (Srotas) These endo-toxins (Ama) are
beyond the level of pacification and hence they need to be eliminated
from the body through Sodhana therapy Ayurveda recommends purification therapy for the majority of chronic diseases.
SEASONAL PANCHAKARMA
1.In autumn (Vata season), Basti (medicated enema) is recommended to
alleviate the normal aggravation of vata caused by the cold wind,
dryness of the season
2. In summer (Pitta season), Virechana (induced purgation) is given to remove excess pitta dosha, caused by excessive heat
3. In spring (Kapha season), Vamana (induced emesis) & Nasya (nasal
therapy) is performed to remove excess kapha caused by the coolness and
dampness of the season

Ayurveda's Abhyanga: oleation on whole body with little pressure in a specific manner.

Ayurveda specially recommends Abhyanga in daily regimen. Abhyanga means oleation (i.e. application of oil) on whole body with little pressure in a specific manner.

Indications of Abhyanga (i.e. whom Abhyanga is advised) –

1) Joint disorders - sandhigata vata (osteo arthritis),
aama vata (rheumatoid arthritis), spondylitis, vata rakta (gout), disorders of
vertebral column, etc.

2) Muscular diseases like pain, spasm, myopathy (muscles
loose their power day by day).

3) Nervous system disorders - sciatica, hemiplegia,
paraplegia, poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy.

4) Circulatory problems – myocardial infarction, ischemic
heart disease, varicose veins.

5) Feminine problems – dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhoea,
menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, menopausal syndrome.

6) Post delivery – after delivery to both mother &
child.

7) Sportsman problems – always giving excess strain over
muscles, diseases like tennis elbow, lumbago, frozen shoulder, backaches, etc.

8) Psychological problems – depression, negative
thinking, constant worry, loss of memory, insomnia, illusions, and
schizophrenia.

9) Metabolic disorders – obesity, loss of weight & stamina.