Marmas are energy points richly supplied by nerves and blood vessels. The stimulation of Marmas and acupoints via needles, laser, and EHF (extra high frequency millimetre waves) restores balance of the autonomous nervous system, thereby harmonising its sympathetic and parasympathetic functions. Stimulating Marma and Acu-Points points can release endorphins and neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to pain modulation and mood enhancement. They can have local as well as a distal therapeutic effect due to the transmission of neural impulses along nerve pathways to the brain and from the brain to the area treated.

From the Yogic perspective, there are about the 72,000 Nadis (energy pathways) in the body controlled through the Chakra System with access to the skin’s surface. Stimulating the Marma and Acu-Points on the skin through Marmapuncture enables Prana (Chi or lifeforce) to travel from the skin’s surface through the Nadis to the intended area or organ currently being treated. Upon reaching the target organ, it balances Tejas, Ojas and Prana through the release of healing energy.

Per Ayurveda, these Marmas are integral components of the Majja Dhatu, or the cerebral nervous system. Prana or lifeforce controls the nervous system’s neurological responses, touch, and pressure sensations.