Exploring Marma Points Activation During Sarvangasana Practice and Its Benefits


Authors : Dr. Kalpesh Malviya; Dr. Arvind Kumar Mundotiya; Dr. Amit Gehlot; Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May


Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/3693f4x9

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may1715

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Abstract : Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline that strives to combine an individual’s physical mental,and spiritual components.it is necessary to understand that there are 107 vital points in different parts of the human body.these have special functions.any blow on these points can cause various problems.the stretch pressure,vibration and rhythmic movement on these vital points by yogasanas and pranayama affects their activity and function of every part of the body related to the vital points affected.therefore,it can be said that yogasans and pranayama affect the body and mind only by stimulating the vital points.The study investigations the anatomical alignment and advantages of sarvangasana, focusing on its effect on marma points .Which are essential energy centers in ayurvedic treatment different marmas can also be affected through different yoga posture. All the posture that are done by bending the spine forwards or backward, affect the marmas located on the abdomen, chest and back. These marmas can be kept constantly energetic by doing asans daily. Health care practitioners should be aware of the nature of yoga and the research supporting its numerous therapeutic benefits, especially as the number of people participating in mind-body fitness programs like yoga continues to rise. The word asana can be easily translated to mean "posture". This word's literal meaning is the seat or the position during meditation, which sustains the mental concentration. In general, it is clear that a strong spirit will be in a healthy body, and these postures are a positive influence on well-being, as well as they may be a tool for healing diseases.

Keywords : Yoga, Marma Points, Sarvangasana, Shoulder Stand Pose.

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Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline that strives to combine an individual’s physical mental,and spiritual components.it is necessary to understand that there are 107 vital points in different parts of the human body.these have special functions.any blow on these points can cause various problems.the stretch pressure,vibration and rhythmic movement on these vital points by yogasanas and pranayama affects their activity and function of every part of the body related to the vital points affected.therefore,it can be said that yogasans and pranayama affect the body and mind only by stimulating the vital points.The study investigations the anatomical alignment and advantages of sarvangasana, focusing on its effect on marma points .Which are essential energy centers in ayurvedic treatment different marmas can also be affected through different yoga posture. All the posture that are done by bending the spine forwards or backward, affect the marmas located on the abdomen, chest and back. These marmas can be kept constantly energetic by doing asans daily. Health care practitioners should be aware of the nature of yoga and the research supporting its numerous therapeutic benefits, especially as the number of people participating in mind-body fitness programs like yoga continues to rise. The word asana can be easily translated to mean "posture". This word's literal meaning is the seat or the position during meditation, which sustains the mental concentration. In general, it is clear that a strong spirit will be in a healthy body, and these postures are a positive influence on well-being, as well as they may be a tool for healing diseases.

Keywords : Yoga, Marma Points, Sarvangasana, Shoulder Stand Pose.

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