b'Department of APPROACH THROUGH NEURO-DYNAMICAL INTEGRATIONMassage Therapy M arma Therapy is deeply rooted in the Ayurvedic health tradi- and oil applications, herbal and heat packs, and cleansing treatments.tion. This profound method of healing though the bodys vi- Sequential treatments of different Marma points helps to detoxify, revitalise and (Marma) tal energy points, has been refined over thousands of years.de-stress the whole body/mind system. The ancient texts of Ayurveda state that our vital strength is containedAdditional outcomes include:within points of power in the physiology called Marmas.Improved eyesightAyurveda describes the life-force that animates our body as flowing though a net-Balance of the digestive systemwork of Nadis or subtle channels. Marmas are like control stations within that net-Alleviation of headacheswork that regulate the flow of energy. Blockages within this energy network can Reduction of tension and other stress-related problemslead to numerous health problems.Alleviation of joint, back and neck painAyurveda Marma Therapy is the art of treating these very special vital points on the Reduction of insomniahuman body and is one of the greatest healing secrets of Ayurveda. It can be used Reduction of Carpal Tunnel Syndrometo detoxify the body, to strengthen and revitalize, for rejuvenation and relaxation, and to release blocked energy. A very subtle touch enlivens the inner intelligence located in the Marma points.Through these energy points an expert can stim-ulatethefunctionofinternalorgans,strength-en self-healing power, and harmonize mind and body.By releasing energy blockages within this subtle energy system, Ayurveda Marma Therapy can have a very profound effect that would be dif-ficult to replicate with other treatments.AyurvedaMarma Therapyworksonthelevelof consciousness and massage does not include any pressure on the Marma points. Very subtle touch, or attention alone, enlivens the inner intelligence located in the Marmas and can quickly bring about balancing, rejuvenating and healing effects.AlmostallAyurvedictreatmentsincludethe treatmentofMarmas,astheyarekeypointsin the bodys intelligence and affect both body and mind. Such treatments are applied using massage 24 25'