When the energy flow in the body is sluggish, dull, or blocked, we feel it—and contemporary life increasingly generates this quality within us. To maintain a vibrant and relaxed system, we need to know how to work with our inner energy network. Working with energetic points, known as Marma, helps us do just that—it empowers us to identify imbalances and restore a mind-body equilibrium.
Through Sri Sri Marma Practitioner Training you’ll learn how to perform the simple, highly effective, and deeply rejuvenating healing modality of Marma Therapy as both a self-healing tool and to treat others. All complemented with the practical mind-body wisdom and healthcare system of Ayurveda. You’ll emerge as a confident and empowered practitioner.
Marma Therapy is known to be beneficial for a range of conditions from insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety to general body aches and pains.
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Sri Sri Marma Practitioner Training
Learn how to heal yourself and others through Marma, the most restorative Ayurvedic treatment.
Rebalance your built-in energy network
Feel deeply relaxed, energized, and inspired
Participant experiences
“a better understanding of what yoga is all about”
The Marma training is such a beautiful course. You get to learn and soak in the subtleties of prana, of life. While giving and receiving the Marma treatments, so much healing and deep rest happens.
Jennifer S.
Director, Washington DC
“a better understanding of what yoga is all about”
Playing the role of an internal medicine trained physician and having been in the role of a patient myself, I have been in pursuit of holistic healing methods that would help me to take care of myself.
Sushma M.
Physician, Cary
“a better understanding of what yoga is all about”
Learning and applying Marma made me feel alive and in tune with nature and people. I felt happy and energetic after each learning session in the course.
Pramoda B.
Coach, Washington DC
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One of the most comprehensive, in-depth courses I have ever attended. Outstanding teachers that make you feel welcome and comfortable.
Asha V.
MD, Clarksville
“a better understanding of what yoga is all about”
Giving Marma is a very rewarding experience. My children love it. This weekend my son complained of a headache. After the Marma treatment, his headache was gone.
Vanitha T.
Scientist, San Jose
Benefits of Marma Therapy
Sri Sri Marma Practitioner Training
Eligibility: SKY Breath Meditation, 1 Silent Retreat
*SKY Breath Meditation and a Silent Retreat are prerequisites
to enroll in the Chakra Kriya course.
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With a solid understanding of the science of Marma and the practical application of Ayurvedic principles and daily practices, you’ll have a newfound appreciation of the mind and body—and the wisdom, knowledge, and experience to facilitate healing in yourself and others.
Gain practical, holistic skills for life
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Learn how to perform Marma Therapy
In-Person
Marma Therapy is an Ayurvedic treatment known to be one of the most direct and deeply relaxing ways of harmonizing an individual's built-in energetic network to restore health and vitality—the science of Marma (Marma Vidya) is the grandfather of acupressure and acupuncture.
Marma Therapy works with vital energetic points (Marma) within the body located at the junction of muscles, ligaments, bones, joints, tendons, and nerves. These Marma points link to the subtle channels called nadis (similar to meridians in Chinese medicine). And just as passageways within the physical body become blocked by toxins, so does the energetic body—even the tiniest of mental stresses clouds and obstructs the subtle Marma points, reducing the flow of energy. In fact, any sore point on the surface of the body is a blocked Marma.
Through the gentle pressure or stimulation of these vital points through Marma Therapy, blocks are released which allows energy, or prana, to flow to the connecting organs or tissues, giving them a new lease of life. Marma Therapy is beneficial on many levels and brings deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
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What is Marma Therapy?
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The practice of Marma benefits the body, mind, and spirit. On the bodily level, it brings about hydration, nourishment, hormonal balance, provides pain relief, balances the Ayurvedic body types (doshas), revitalizes organs, balances digestion and elimination, relaxes muscles, and is generally cleansing.
On the mind level, Marma strengthens and balances your inner nature, helps the mind be more in the present moment, restores clarity, improves perception, understanding, and communication. Marma clears emotions, releases stress, and cultivates a deep state of relaxation.
“a better understanding of what yoga is all about”
The course is packed with deep knowledge and progresses very methodically and scientifically.
Kamala H.
Engineer, Santa Clara
What to expect
4.5-day in-person course guided by a certified trainer
Learn how to identify imbalances & restore vitality through Marma
Benefit from a fully integrated practical & holistic training
• Training in 28 Major Marma Points
Emerge as a confident practitioner with a thorough understanding of Marma points, locations, & technique.
• Training in Marma Polarity
Discover how to balance energy flows in the body through the five elements approach to mind-body healing.
• Basic Principles of Ayurved
Learn the foundations of the healthcare system of Ayurveda, including diet & nutrition, lifestyle, & self-care.
Syllabus
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• Theory of Marma Therapy
Gain a solid understanding of Marma theory & application, including practical demos for a complete learning experience.
• Practice Sessions
To integrate the training, you’ll have opportunities to practice the full Marma Therapy routine & perfect your technique.
• Daily Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork & Community Satsang
You’ll be fully supported with mind-body practices & wisdom throughout the training.
Participants often describe Sri Sri Marma Practitioner Training as deeply meditative and restorative. It is a training that reflects the essence of Marma—and the experience of both a recipient and practitioner of Marma Therapy.
Eligibility: SKY Breath Meditation and one Silent Retreat with Art of Living are prerequisites to enroll in the Sri Sri Marma Practitioner Training. Participants are required to attend all training sessions. Upon finalizing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Course Fees Including meals:
$1,170 (First-time participant),
$595 (Repeater)
+ Accommodation fees
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800M+ lives
touched through our courses & events
42 years
of service to society
3,000+ centers
worldwide
where our programs made a difference
180 countries
Eligibility: SKY Breath Meditation, 1 Silent Retreat