Correspondence Address:
Dr. Rajiv N. Dhanorkar Associate Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, Somayya Ayurved Medical College and Hospital, Bhadrawati. Email: rajivdhanorkar.rd@gmail.com Mobile no. 98909 08092
Date of Acceptance: 2025-01-20
Date of Publication:2025-02-26
Article-ID:IJIM_355_02_25 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Dhanorkar R.N., Sahu P., Waghaye L. Exploring the Depth of Marma Vigyan in Ayurveda. Int J Ind Med 2025;6(1):06-10 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2025.6102
Marma Vigyan, an integral facet of Ayurveda, focuses on 107 vital points where muscles, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, and joints converge. These points are believed to act as crucial junctions for the life force (pr??a) and, when stimulated appropriately, can offer therapeutic benefits across physical, emotional, and subtle energetic dimensions. Classical Ayurvedic texts like the Sushruta Samhita delineate these points both for surgical caution—due to the grave consequences of injury—and for potent healing applications. Modern research correlates many marma points with known neurovascular bundles and myofascial trigger points, validating their physiological significance. Studies suggest targeted marma therapy may alleviate musculoskeletal pain, improve circulation, and potentially address psychosomatic ailments. Integrating marma stimulation into contemporary therapeutic modalities such as physiotherapy and stress management programs has shown promising results. This holistic approach underscores the enduring relevance of Marma Vigyan and illuminates pathways for deeper synergy between Ayurveda and modern medicine.
Keywords: Marma Vigyan, Vital Points, Neurovascular Bundles, Trigger Points
