Marmas
Marmas, in traditional Indian medicine, are described as vital points on the body where muscles, bones, vessels, nerves, and connective tissue converge. The term comes from Sanskrit and is often translated as “secret” or “hidden” points, reflecting their perceived importance to body and life force. In Ayurveda, marmas are considered sites where prana, the vital energy, can be influenced through touch, therapy, or injury.
Traditional texts typically enumerate a fixed number of marmas, with many authorities describing 107 points scattered
In practice, marma therapy (or marma chikitsa) uses careful palpation and targeted massage, sometimes with herbal
Modern discourse places marmas within the broader context of traditional medicine and complementary therapies. While some