AYURVEDIC MARMA POINT BODYWORK

Ayurvedic Marma Point Bodywork

WHAT IS A MARMA POINT AND WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF AYURVEDA?

A Marma point is any point on the body where two or more of the following meet and attach to bone; veins, arteries, tendons, ligaments and/or muscles. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of medicine, over 5,000 years old, which prescribes precise yoga, diet, and lifestyle practices in agreement with individual constitution.

According to Ayurveda, our bodies have energy meridians and the Marma points on these meridians can become blocked over time. Marma point therapy is a release of vital life force energy resulting in free flowing energy throughout the body and an overall relaxed state!

Marma point bodywork is used to treat a multitude of symptoms including muscular tension, nervous system imbalances, thyroid problems, anxiety, insomnia, urinary disfunction, menstrual pain, joint pain, asthma, bronchitis, headaches, digestion, constipation, heart problems, lower back pain, shoulder pain, energy center (Chakra) blockages and more.

HOW IT WORKS

Marma point therapy follows the Ayurvedic Energetic Meridians. The human body has energy meridians that run from the crown of the head down through the face, neck, spine, shoulders, arms, hands, abdomen, back, pelvis, hips, legs and feet. If points on these meridians are blocked, the use of Marma point therapy is extremely healing. Each and every one of us will experience a blockage at some point in our lives, creating discomfort and, if not treated, can lead to disfunction and dis-ease. Marma point therapy helps alleviate blockages and increase vitality.

Marma point treatment can reduce symptoms related to the internal organs as well. For example; there are points on the arms, back, legs and feet that are related to internal organs such as the spleen, kidneys, liver, bladder, heart and lungs. Manipulation of these points can help release blockages in the entire system and reduce symptoms of pain internally as well as alleviate tension in the muscular and energetic body.

THE TREATMENT

Each client has a specific need and blockage so the treatment begins with an individual consultation. After the consultation, I begin by activating the back of the body. The client lies face down while I knead each Marma point, starting at the foot and working up the legs and back. After I complete each part of the body, I follow subtle energy lines to ensure that the energy released is flowing freely. I then rub out tension in the muscular body. The second half of the bodywork is done with the client lying on the back, and I activate the front of feet, legs, abdomen, and arms followed by rubbing out tension in the muscular body. Lastly, the facial, head and neck points followed by a soothing head, neck and shoulder treatment!

I am also a Reiki healing practitioner and I have found that Marma point therapy and Reiki healing go hand in hand. The client is relaxed and receptive to deep Reiki healing after the Marma treatment. Please see my post on Reiki for more information on energy work and healing.

I have been practicing Marma Point Bodywork since 2016. I studied at Brahaman School of Yoga and Ayurveda in Rishikesh, India.

For more information or to book a treatment please email me hello@alexismilleryoga.com