Marma Therapy

Dr Ernst Schrott is a trained medical doctor specialising in naturopathy and homeopathy and one of the most renowned Ayurveda specialists in Germany and Europe. He is Vice-President of the German Society of Ayurveda, Head of the German Academy of Ayurveda, and has written numerous bestsellers on Ayurveda. Vaidya Dr J. Ramanuja Raju is an internationally recognised Ayurveda specialist. He is chief physician of the Maharishi Ayurveda Clinic in New Delhi and General Secretary of the All India Ayurvedic Graduate Association. He was advisor to the Indian State Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and has trained thousands of doctors in Ayurveda worldwide. He is also a master of the art of Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis. Stefan Schrott studied traditional Vedic techniques of Yoga and Meditation at the Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa. He is a holistic therapist for mind/body medicine, Maharishi Ayurveda and Marma and a certified Yoga instructor. Inspired by Vedic healing techniques and practical training in the USA, India and Europe, he is especially devoted to spiritual healing.

Preface. 1. Gentle Therapy for the Energy Points. 1.1. Marmas and the Healing Power of Your Hands. 1.2. The Order and Structure of the Marmas. 1.3. Ayurvedic Principles and Marmas. 1.4. The Marma Point - Principal Control Centre. 2. Types of Marmas. 2.1. Different Treatment Methods. 3. Treatment Techniques. 3.1. General Rules for Marma Treatment. 4. Marmas - Meaning and Treatment. 4.1. Marmas on the arms and legs. 4.2. The Seven Mahamarmas and Marmas of the Chest. 4.3. Marmas of the Pelvis and Back. 4.4. The Marmas of the Head and Neck. 5. Mudras and Marmas. 5.1. Conscious gestures lead inwards. 6. Yoga and Marmas. 6.1. How to Strengthen the Marmas with Properly Executed Yoga Asanas. 6.2. The Effect of Yoga postures on the Marmas. 7. Marma Therapy and Everyday Complaints. 7.1. Supporting Self-Healing with Marmas and Ayurveda. Further Reading. Index. Acknowledgements. About the Author.