How Marmapuncture Works

Throughout history, Ayurvedic healers have mapped the body’s marma points, each connected to particular organs and functions.

During a marmapuncture session, fine needles are inserted into specific points to release stagnant energy and activate prana. When the body’s channels are open and energy flows freely, health is naturally restored, and discomfort fades.

This process of dissolving blockages at targeted points nourishes tissues, organs, and cells, reestablishing internal harmony.

The Healing Power of Marmapuncture for Modern Living

Marmapuncture is especially valuable in today’s fast-paced world, where daily stresses can disrupt our balance, weaken immunity, and lead to physical tension. By realigning the doshas and supporting prana flow, marmapuncture soothes both mind and body, providing relief from common issues like:

• Low immunity and fatigue

• Digestive challenges, including IBS and constipation

• Headaches, migraines, and sleep disturbances

• Joint and muscle pain, such as back pain and sciatica

• Respiratory and skin disorders

What to Expect in a Marmapuncture Session

During a marmapuncture session at Heal Oasis, I use high-quality disposable needles to stimulate marma points according to your specific dosha needs. Following an in-depth assessment, I select points that align with your constitution, helping to release blockages and create an experience that is both calming and therapeutic. This process encourages prana to flow smoothly through your body, renewing your energy and restoring balance.

I will also advise you on diet and home remedies to assist your healing.

PRICING:

Initial Consultation & Treatment 90mins £60

Follow- up sessions £40

Course of 6 sessions £230

A Brief History of Marmapuncture

Marmapuncture, also known as Marma Chikitsa, is a time-honoured therapy rooted in Ayurvedic medicine.

Its origins can be traced to Sri Lanka, from where it traveled along the Silk Route, influencing healing practices throughout India, China, and beyond. The earliest references to marma points appear in ancient texts like the Atharva Veda, which present these vital points as pivotal to both physical and psychological wellbeing.

During the Samhita period (5th century BCE to 8th century CE), Ayurvedic scholars mapped the body’s marma points in detail, noting how they could be treated through needling, massage, heat, or pressure to promote healing. The knowledge was used not only in daily therapeutics through oil massages (abhyanga) and restorative treatments, but also in surgery to save lives. Marma points even held a prominent place in martial arts contexts, with warriors learning how to disable or fatally wound opponents by targeting these critical areas.

As India’s holistic sciences such as yoga, meditation, and herbal medicine flourished, marmapuncture evolved alongside them, honing its focus on prana (life force) and the subtle body channels (nadis). This rigorous, yet deeply intuitive approach to healthcare continues to resonate in the modern era.

Pioneering figures like Dr. Shanta Godagama have further advanced our understanding, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary wellness methods. Today, marmapuncture remains a testament to Ayurveda’s profound insight into the delicate interplay of mind, body, and spirit, offering a gentle, yet powerful method for restoring balance and vitality.

At Heal Oasis, I am proud to carry forward this lineage, using marmapuncture to help you rediscover health, relieve stress, and support your body’s innate power to heal.