Marma Oils
Marma oils are blends of specific essential oils in carrier oil designed to be used in a gentle way on the marma points on the body.Marmas are sensitive areas on the body which can be treated in a gentle but powerful way in order to remove blockages and enhance the flow of energy (prana or chi) in the body.
Sometimes there is confusion about the relationship between the Chakras and Marmas. Chakras are energy centres located on the spine, while marmas are the corresponding points on the skin.
Marmas are sensitive areas on the skin where there is the most direct connection between mind and body. They can be treated in a gentle but powerful way in order to remove blockages and enhance the flow of energy (prana or chi) in the body. The marma oils are specific blends designed to be used on these marma points.
Sometimes there is confusion about the relationship between chakras and marmas. Chakras are energy centres located on the spine, while marmas are corresponding points on the skin. There is a set of marma oils to use for each of these Mahamarmas (main marma points).
Other oils have been created for specific purposes such as energetic scar treatment (Ropana), spine and joint support (Sushumna), supporting neck and thyroid (Udana), free breathing (Adiprana), and encouraging a good night’s sleep (Nidramarma).
There are also some general purpose oils for peace and emotional relaxation, such as Shanti Om (peace), Sadhaka (emotional relief), Ananda (bliss), Indra Royal (support of nature), and Mahaojas, an all-purpose blend.
About Marma Oils
The Oshadhi marma blends were developed by Dr Ernst Schrott, author of a definitive book on marma therapy. Dr Schrott developed a technique of treating marma points with essential oil blends which he called Sukshma Marma Therapy. Sukshma means ‘gentle, soft, sweet’.
Ayurvedic texts declare that ‘Marma is the seat of Life’, and Dr Schrott’s book offers a wealth of practical advice on how to use marma points for self- and partner-treatment.
You can learn more about marma therapy here.
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