Marma Therapy for Mental Well Being: A Review

Marma Therapy for Mental Well Being: A Review

Author Name : Dr. Sonia Meend, Prof. Sunil Kumar Yadav

ABSTRACT In our contemporary world, the pursuit of material desires has given rise to unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety, contributing to mental instability, now identified as the 3rd major health burden in India by the World Health Organization (WHO). Furthermore, longer intake of various Nidaana in form of Rajas and Tamas Ahaara and Vihara leads to leads to disturbance of Vata and ultimately resulting in the manifestation of Manas Rogas. In light of this, Ayurvedic principles and treatments offer a promising solution to this escalating problem. Among these, Marma Chikitsa stands out as a non-invasive therapeutic approach. Marma Chikitsa stands out as a non-invasive therapeutic approach. In Marma Chikitsa a very light stimulation ofMarmapointsonthebodyis done.Marmapoints when gently pressedon theskin can stimulatea chain of flow of Prana which were obstructed due to disturbed flow of Vata..The faith of people is always with the AYUSH system of medicine as Ayurveda works on the principle of providing health in a holistic manner. Moreover, the side effects of pharmaceutical interventions intended to alleviate symptoms can exacerbate mental and physical well-being.Marma Chikitsa can be a boon in the management of psychogenic disorders since it is a treatment modality with no side effects