Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ24742

A Traditional and Holistic approach to Marma and Yoga Chikitsa

Authors(4) :-Samriti Nayak, Dr. Priya Paijwar, Dr. B. M. N. Kumar, Prof. H. H. Awasthi

Marma Chikitsa is an important component of Ayurveda. It was mentioned in Sushruta Samhita that there were107 Marma (vital) points in the human body, and the description of 18 Marma is also found in Vashishta Samhita whose name are based on human body parts. During Yogasana, Marma points of body get automatically stimulated. Marma in Sushruta Samhita located at the anatomical site where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones, joints meet together and were regarded as seats of Pranic energy. We need to make prepare to use herbal remedies along with Marma science and Yoga to combat illness. It was the cornerstone of traditional values and a sign that society cared about the well-being of the average person. The oldest form of treatment is called Yogic Chikitsa is readily accessible, cost-free, globally sustainable, self-reliant, and frequently result-oriented. It is non- invasive and can be applied without surgical intervention and medication. The beauty of Yoga is that it can make a healthy person healthier,prevent disease from occurring and help control the disease once it has affected a person. There are many ways of doing Marma Chikitsa, some of which self Marma therapy, curative Marma therapy, follow up Marma therapy. This is the heritage of our forefathers and it is our duty to take this tradition to the future. So that everyone can easily get good and proper treatment in the coming times. Hence complete knowledge of the basic principles of Marma , Yogic Chikitsa and its clinical application can play a important role in treatment modalities.

Authors and Affiliations

Samriti Nayak
Department of Rachana Sharir, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. Priya Paijwar
Department of Rachana Sharir, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. B. M. N. Kumar
Department of Rachana Sharir, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Prof. H. H. Awasthi
Department of Rachana Sharir, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 7 | Issue 4 | July-August 2024
Date of Publication : 2024-07-15
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 11-16
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ24742
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

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Samriti Nayak, Dr. Priya Paijwar, Dr. B. M. N. Kumar, Prof. H. H. Awasthi, "A Traditional and Holistic approach to Marma and Yoga Chikitsa", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 7, Issue 4, pp.11-16, July-August.2024
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