
Discover the ancient science of Marma Therapy for Self-care—a powerful Ayurvedic healing practice that works directly with the body’s vital energy points to restore balance, vitality, and inner harmony.
Marmas are sacred junctions where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones, and joints converge, and where Prana, the life force, is believed to reside. These points connect the physical body with the subtle energy system, linking the Nadis (energy channels) and Chakras, much like acupressure points in traditional healing systems. When stress, toxins, or unresolved emotions accumulate, these energy centers can become blocked, leading to pain, fatigue, and chronic imbalance.
In this immersive and practical training, you will learn how to activate and clear Marma points using traditional Ayurvedic techniques such as conscious touch, therapeutic oils, warmth, herbal and aromatic applications, and sound vibrations. This hands-on experience empowers you to care for your own energy system and support healing in others.
What makes this program special:
This training offers a rare opportunity to learn authentic Marma Therapy in a serene, yogic environment, integrating wisdom from Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation into practical, accessible techniques.
What you will learn:
• A clear overview of Ayurveda
• The main energy principles and vital Marma points
• Classification, location, and functions of Marmas
• The relationship between Marmas and Chakras
• How to use essential oils and aromatherapy on key points
• Practical, applied Marma Therapy techniques
Focused on self-care, this program offers a profound path to healing, self-awareness, and energetic renewal.
Offered as 2 satsangs and 2 workshops (subject to change).
The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with a 90-minute noon workshop on the last day of the program. Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.

Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD(Ayu), ERYT500, LMT is a practicing Ayurvedic physician with over 37 years of experience in teaching, practicing, and promoting Ayurveda worldwide. He is the Founder and President of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA), a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Ayurveda and integrative health.
Dr. Annambhotla also serves as the Director of Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC, and is the founder of the Ojas Ayurveda Wellness Center in Pennsylvania, which offers Panchakarma therapies, Ayurveda wellness consultations, and professional certification and educational programs in Ayurveda. In addition to his clinical and organizational leadership, Dr. Annambhotla is a visiting professor at several universities in India and has taught Ayurveda courses at numerous prestigious institutions across the United States, including the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Penn State College of Medicine (Hershey Medical School), Thomas Jefferson University, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, among others.
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