Marma Therapy by Schrott, Ernst -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Endorsements Copyright Title page Contents Preface Gentle Therapy for the Energy Points

Marmas and the Healing Power of Your Hands

Prana, the healing energy Sensors for finer perception and power centres The primordial sound of creation vibrates in the Marmas Cosmic switchboards How many Marmas are there?

The Order and Structure of the Marmas

The five administrative districts of the seven main energy centres The entire body is reflected in your hands and feet The number 108 is significant The Marmas and the moon The three super-ministries

Ayurvedic Principles and Marmas

Marmas and the three Doshas The three Doshas briefly characterized Subdoshas – five subtypes of the bioregulators

The Marma Point – Principal Control Centre

The Marma House Classification of Marmas by the consequences of injury Differences between Marmas according to the predominant tissue type

Types of Marma Therapy

Different Treatment Methods

Proper touch heals Applying ointments, herbs and oils to a Marma point Rasayanas – rejuvenation remedies of Ayurveda Oil bath on a Marma Treatment through the five senses Marmas respond to sound and music Marmas and meditation Yoga, Mudras and breathing exercises The Yagya ceremony

Treatment Techniques

General Rules for Marma Treatment

Preparing for a treatment The importance of pressure in massage The strokes The number of massage strokes – the 1–3–5–7 format The significance and effects of fingers and the palm of the hand Marmas inside and out – a harmonious partnership Choosing the right oil The order of treatment of individual Marmas Tips for self-treatment Tips for partner treatment

Marmas: Meaning and Treatment

Marmas on the Arms and Legs

The Marmas between the fingers – Kshipra The heart of the hand – Talahridaya The wrist Marma – Manibandha The forearm Marma – Indrabasti The elbow Marma – Kurpara Further Marmas on the arm The Marma between the toes – Kshipra The heart of the foot – Talahridaya The ankle Marma – Gulpha The calf Marma – Indrabasti The knee Marma – Janu Further Marmas on the leg

The Seven Mahamarmas and Marmas of the Chest

The pelvic floor Marma – Guda The bladder Marma – Basti The navel Marma – Nabhi The great heart Marma – Hridaya Additional Marmas in the chest area

Marmas of the Pelvis and Back

The Marmas of the pelvis along the lumbar spine The large Marma of the back – Brihati The Marma of the shoulder blade – Amsaphalaka The shoulder–neck Marma – Amsa

Marmas of the Head and Neck

The neck Marmas – Nila, Manya and Sira Matrika The eye Marmas – Avarta and Apanga The ear Marma – Vidhura The neck Marma – Krikatika The temple Marmas – Shankha and Utkshepa The palate Marma – Shringataka The third eye – Sthapani The crown Marma – Simanta The crown Marma – Adhipati

Mudras and Marmas

Conscious Gestures Lead Inwards

Attention improves the effect Each Mudra has its grace Understanding the effects of the Mudras Mudras and Doshas Mudras manifest Marmas Finger Mudras

Yoga and Marmas

Strengthening the Marmas with Properly Executed Yoga Asanas

Yoga is not gymnastics Your well-being is the measure of success Remain relaxed throughout

The Effect of Yoga Postures on the Marmas

Diamond posture – Vajrasana Sitting forward bend – Janu Sirasana Half spinal twist – Matsyendrasana A simple practice set for all Marmas Pranayama – gentle alternate nostril breathing

Marma Therapy for Everyday Complaints

Supporting Self-healing with Marmas and Ayurveda

Nervous disorders of the heart Sleep disorders Headache and migraine Complete back treatment Treatment of the upper back Treatment of the chest Marmas Treatment of the 15 Marmas of the moon

Further Reading and Useful Addresses Index Acknowledgements About the Authors