ROLE OF MARMA CHIKITSA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STRESS

Marma are vital points on the body at the junction of Mamsa (Muscle), Sira (Vein), Snayu (Ligament), Asthi (Bone) and Sandhi (Joint). It is also called Jeevasthana and Pranayatana. A total of 107 Marma is accepted universally by all Acharya of Ayurveda. Marma chikitsa can stimulate specific vital body points to enhance the ‘Pranic energy’. It can be defined as the technique to stimulate Marma points in a certain way at a critical moment for healing. This is the ‘Pranic Healing’ method, i.e., to heal the body without any medicines. They help in removing blockages at mental levels and combat negative emotions. Stress is unavoidable in human beings, caused by several factors leading to several disease states. In modern times, there is a rise in the number of cases suffering from mental health issues.‘Stress’ may refer to external and internal affairs that trigger negative emotions. It may be physical, physiological or psychological; out of these, psychological stress needs to be addressed as it disturbs social welfare and can damage someone’s mental health and personal safety. There is a certain Marma on the head and neck region that can powerfully relieve modern-day stress.