Marma Therapy Workshop
August 2025 Marma Therapy Workshop with Dr Shishir Prasad
Dates: Sunday 17th of August 2025
Cost: $350
An opportunity of a lifetime!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Shishir Prasad will be visiting Lakshmi Ayurveda on the 17th of August 2025.
It is an honour to welcome Dr. Shishir Prasad visiting from India to share his depth of knowledge in Ayurveda and Marma Chikitsa. (link to register)
What is marma therapy?
A Marma vital point is a vital energy point located on the surface of the body.
The Ayurvedic text describes 107 Marma points located on a human body. These points are vital as the are infused with prana, the life force and imbued with consciousness. Those Marma points serve as a bridge between the body, mind and soul. Marma points are located at anatomical sites where veins, arteries, tendons, bones or joints intersect.
Feeling stressed, anxious or frustrated? Marma stimulation has been used for thousands of years to treat physical and emotional distress 🙏🏼
Out of 107 Marma points, 37 are located in the head and neck region This is what makes a head, neck and facial massage and and shirodhara treatment so beneficial amd therapeutic.
Below are a few of our favourite marma points of the face as mentioned by Sushruta Samhita.
1. Shankha Marma
Location: At the temple, slightly posterior to the eye brows. Left Shankha – relates to duodenum and descending colon. Right Shankha – relates to stomach and ascending colon.
Stimulation: Gently massage your Shankha Marma with Brahmi, Jatamamsi or Sandalwood oil (avoid heavy pressure).
Indications:
- Helps relieve headaches
- Pacifies Pitta Dosha
- Reduces stress
- Calming
- Decreases acidity and stomach pains
2. Avarta Marma
Location: right above each eyebrow, in the middle of each eyebrow.
Stimulation: this point is very sensitive! Best to only perform under the direction of your practitioner. You can gently stimulate this marma during a facial massage.
Indications:
- Helps relieve eye tension
- Eye strain
- Headaches and migraines
- Improves posture
- Helps calm Vata and encourages the movement of Prana
- Often used in facial paralysis
3. Sthapani Marma
Location: In the midline of the forehead, one angula above the nasa mula.
Stimulation: Ajna Marma is naturally stimulated when the forehead touches the ground in the Yogasana (posture) known as the child’s pose.
Indications:
- Migraines and headaches
- Hormonal imbalance
- Lack of concentration, poor memory
- Stress and insomnia
- Emotional disturbances
- Sinus conditions and nasal obstruction
- Glaucoma and eye strain
Curious to learn more? Speak with your Ayurvedic practitioner to determine the best marma sequence for you. Please note it is always recommended to speak with your practitioner before practicing marma stimulation. This information is for educational purposes. Bookings available via the link in our bio ✨
Respects and gratitude to my teacher of Marma therapy Dr Shishir Prasad 🙏🙏🙏
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