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Keep Healing... , Contents Varmam – An Introduction 2 Actions for Varmam 2 Maathirai 2 Padu varmam – 12 2 Adangal 2 Variation in results of Varmam Healing 3 Varam – Origin – A brief History 3 Varmam in sports 3 Defense System 4 Healing System 4 Varmam – Propagation 4 Learning Varmam the traditional way 4 Ÿ Eligibility criteria for students 4 Ÿ Eligibility criteria for teachers 4 Ÿ Gurukula System 4 Ÿ Family Tradition 4 Branches of Varmam 4 Ÿ Varmam pulse diagnosis 4 Ÿ Varmam massage or Varma Ilakkumurai 5 Ÿ Varmam healing with eyes (Nokku Varmam ) 5 Ÿ Varmam mantra prayogam. 5 Ÿ Varmam Touch Therapy. 6 Ÿ Varmam And Fractures 6 Ÿ Varmam and Vaasi 7 Ÿ Varmam medicine 7 Ÿ Insight into cure 7 Energy centers of body and mind-(Marma in Ayurveda) 8 Yoga - paradigm shift in physical fitness 9 Acupuncture and Varmam 10 Conclusion 10 , 1 while applying pressure, then it is measured as half (1/2) maathirai. If you bite your teeth while giving pressure, it is measured as mukkaaal (3/4) maathirai. If you hold the Varmam – An Introduction breath and bite your teeth and give pressure it is termed as Varmam is a system which muzhu (full) maathirai. indicates the flow of life force in a living being. Every Padu varmam – 12 living organism will have Paduvarmam are located in 12 places where the idakalai, ways to respond to stimulus pinkalai and choozumumai, occupies the location at any and actions. Varmam is a given point of time. These are the core points that run convention of naming your through the pathway of the Saram, alongside the dasanaadi attitude. It is Inherent and is (ten types of pulse) and the dasavayu (ten types of air) that embedded by the creator flow in our body. An injury at any of these points will disturb himself in each and every the equilibrium at many other places on its path and not just living organism not just at the point of trauma. There are 12 paduvarmam points and h u m a n b e i n g s. A f e w each one of them are interconnected to 8 thoduvarmam examples to quote here points. Hence we again arrive at 108 points (12 + 12 * 8). would be: Stimulating a single paduvarmam point is equivalent to - After a heavy food, you roll stimulating all the associated 8 thoduvarmam points. your palms on the stomach in clockwise direction. The paduvarmam are: - You press the sides of the • Thilartha Varmam forehead when you get a • Natchathira Kaalam headache • Chevi Kutri Kaalam - You press the sides of the • Pidari Varmam nostrils when you feel irritated near the nose or stuffy in the • Urakka Kaalam nose, etc. • Sumai Varmam Any subconscious activity that is done without applying ones • Ner Varmam thought is Varmam. • Adappa Kaalam • Urumi Kaalam Actions of Varmam • Peria Asthi Churukki Kaalam Varmam can be used to do the following: • Siriya Asthi Churukki Kaalam • Protect a person from death • Kallidai Kaalam • Deprive a person of life • Create a disease for a person Adangal • Cure from diseases for a person An adangal is a reservoir, pit or a bay where life energy • Increase longevity of a person resides similar to the energy in capacitors available for the Varmam interlinks the dasa vayus and dasa naadis, it connects nearest varmam point, where energy flow gets disrupted by the body, mind and the soul. the way of an external hit or an injury. This interruption in the flow can be cleared by way of stimulating the varmam or We have 96 Tatvas or prinicples in our body, each one of this the adangal itself. The energy in the pit can be released and is linked to some part of our system which in turn is made to flow into the varmam point to make it come back to controlled by a varmam called Paduvarmam. life at the same time. In other words, Adangal means energy residing in silent mode (adangi kidappadu) acting as a check Maathirai dam, where needed energy is stored temporarily or Maathirai can be defined as a quantum of measure for any permanently to energise the nearest varmam point when activity that is performed and energy that is applied in the there is a problem. process. Ex. Kaalam or time, blinking of the eyes, holding the breath, etc. The number of adangals varies based on the references used, a few of them say there are 12, 56, and some work says every While stimulating a varmam location, the amount of varmam point has its own adangal point, since any injury on a pressure applied is measured as maathirai. If the pressure varmam point needs to be relieved and while relieving the applied is without force and gives a pleasant feel or pleasure nearest source of energy can be tapped to put back the life then it is known as kaal(1/4) maathirai. If you hold the breath flow on track till it revives on its own. , 2 ancient and enduring languages of the world. This is in tandem and consistent with the practice of that period, displaying stronger oral traditions in literature than in written form, and explains why no other older literature on Variation in results of Varmam Healing. this and many other such subjects exist. Varmam treatment is given by many. People learn varmam and start healing, still the variation in results is huge for every The Lemurian continent or the Kumari Kandam has been individual. Sometimes it is a cause of amusement as to why the first place on earth to experience the origin of life on the the same treatment given by two individuals create varying entire earth, as also propounded by many other theories and results. fossil studies relating Madagascar to present India. 'Varmam', literally translated as the “Science of life-force”, is This depends on the occurrence and the treatment of the inferred to be more than 5,000 years old. When injury which may be one of the following reasons: Lemurians(read Tamilians) were at the culmination of their Ÿ The elixir state (Amirtha Nilai) or the poisonous state civilization, the continent of Lemuria alias Kumari Kandam (Visha Nilai) was engulfed by the sea and sunken as the result of a Ÿ Waxing of the moon (Valar Pirai) or Waning of the moon cataclysmic event, except for a tiny piece of land called (Thei Pirai) 'Kumari' – land where the 'Varmam' Therapy was left behind Ÿ Time when the treatment is acceptable for the individual for the world to experience. and Ÿ Depends on the maathirai of the injury. Varmam in sports: Varmam is a part and parcel of many of the traditional Varmam – Origin – A brief History sports such as Silambam, wrestling, games that involve The Indian subcontinent, with its many rich civilizations hitting (Adimuraigal), locking (Pidimuraigal), freezing the which kept sprouting and shifting over the ages, has made valuable and major contributions to healing and life sciences, since time immemorial. 'Varmam' is an integral part of the ancient Tamil literature and practice that originated in the land of Tamilians. It is also believed to be the mother of many other martial art forms present today in other parts of India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Japan, and other parts of the world. This resulted when the kings of dynasties in the Sangamand medieval era, like Raja Kesari Varman(popularly known as Raja Raja Chozhan) and Suryavarman II(credited with building the Angkor Wat group of temples), themselves believed to be proponents of forms of this art, spread their empire to various parts of the world. The origin of the science of 'Varmam', however, is believed to be coterminous with the origin of human existence and opponent, games that use weapons for attacking such as although the related literary works are dated around 6th sword fight, etc. There will be a definite difference between Century CE, the oral traditions of Tamil language are much the way the game is played by a Varmam expert and a normal older, and Tamil as such is celebrated as one of the most layman. The extra caution taken by the expert is very obvious to the domain experts in that he will be avoiding the vital varmam points, and the layman may at times hurt the opponent at the wrong place and cause a harm that may expose itself either immediately or after a very long period of time. Major problems that incur during practice of the sports include the ankle, shoulder and lower back injuries. All these injuries can be cleared instantly using varmam so that they can get up and continue playing and then the treatment procedure can be completed after the event. The instant , 3 Eligibility criteria for Students A few basic qualities to be imbibed for becoming an eligible student of Varmam include: waking up from the injury does not resolve the problem · Complete control over lust, instantly 100% at that point itself but it gives a time threshold · Elimination of anger, to finish the event and then come back to attend to the · Best of devotion to Guru problem. In these cases, no medicines would be required. · Belief in God or a Supreme Power · Blessings of the Supreme and self-control. Defense System · Meditation for focus, undisturbed mind, Varmam has been used as a defense system to protect (Kuzhambaada manam), strong mind (Patharaada oneself by attacking the opponent. This could be achieved manam), just by one hit given using the proper mudra or hand · Abide by norms and restrictions. representation. In dangerous times, people can use varmam Varmam cannot be taught to anyone who has a deficit of to handicap the opponent for a few seconds or minutes to get these qualities. out of the situation so as to protect themselves from severity. Varmam is also used as a system for preparing students for Eligibility criteria for Teachers the practice and learning of defense systems such as Kalari, The best teacher for this art is expected to be an expert and Silambam, etc. well versed in Sithu Nilai, Vaasi nilai, Sara nilai, Siddantha Tathuvam, Panchapatchi sasthiram, Amirtha Nilai and Healing System Aimbulanodukkam (Discipline of 5 senses). In addition to Varmam as a healing system can remove dis-ease in the body this he should be an expert in Anatomy and Physiology. by allowing the prana to move to all the organs and check enough life energy is passing through the body to maintain Gurukula System. balance in the Dasa Vayu and Dasa Naadi to create well In this system, the Shishya has to stay with the Guru at the being. If the Varmam practitioner is very well trained by the Gurukul, do service to the Guru and others at the Gurukul, Varma Aasan who has attained a good expertise, the and learn the art and system for a minimum duration of practitioner will be able to assess the needed healing instantly twelve years. on the very appearance of the patient. The assessment of the individual is done by the attitude he carries, the odour that the Family Tradition body produces, posture of walking and sitting, seeing the In this system, there are families that are practicing from face, breath, the facial features, etc. Every inch of the generations where the children are trained in the way of expression can be used for analyzing, diagnosing and healing. treating and also in the way of identifying the health challenges by means of visual (looking at the person), nasal Varmam – Propagation (by means of body odour of the individual) and by touch (by Propagation of this system is being taken up by many of the means of observation by touch.) Aasaans and the efforts being put in by them are quiet great. Still this is going to be a herculean task since it has to cross the Branches of Varmam barriers of language, nativity, Intellectual Property rights, and the cultural shock and fear of losing out the system to Varmam pulse diagnosis outsiders, etc. Pulse diagnosis is the ancient art and science of analyzing and detecting the status of a person's body, mind, and soul. This is the first and foremost step in any Indian system of Learning Varmam the traditional healing. Vaidyas, folk healers, traditional practitioners, way doctors, everyone usually will check the pulse before laying In order to learn Varmam both the student and the teacher their hands for treating the patients. It depicts the health has to satisfy certain basic requirements without which a conditions of the patient. It can be used as a very effective teacher cannot teach nor a student can be taught the science tool to diagnose a person and the skill varies with every of varmam. Its only in the view of good for the humanity individual. There is no unanimity with which this is done. that these are followed even till date for extending the Each one adds up their skills, knowledge and expertise which knowledge of varmam. Varmam books have already noted they have acquired through ages of practice. Even though that havoc (hell) takes place if this is taught to discriminants most of the healers of any cadre mentioned above, learn the and trouble mongers. skill, only a handpicked few are actually stand through their excellence in this art. Through the pulse, everything about , 4 Varmam healing with eyes (Nokku Varmam ) Nokku varmam uses the Netra lingam or the eye power to your physiology becomes known to the pulse reader. A stimulate varmam points. Nokku Varmam is learnt by using person who is an expert in reading pulse is also known as the right mantra, tantra and yantra. Activating the energy in a Naadi Vaidya. way to effect others is not a simple thing but can be learnt with regular practice which will ensure energy in the eyes is The pulse diagnosis is an integrated identification and initial increased to such an extent that it can be used to heal a process in analyzing one's body. The professional pulse person without even touching him or her. The varmam diagnosing is done in two ways by identifying Vaata, Pittha, location used to stimulate is known as mei theenda kaalam Kapha naadis and analyzing organ by organ. (ெம டா கால ) – a point that cannot be touched. All diseases caused by imbalance in tridosha or dominance by Not all times are suitable to apply the nokku varmam. any of the doshas can be identified based on the pulse movement. The pulse has several patterns of movement, Complete concentration and focus is required for this which is described in various literary works, the movements practice. Spectacle usage obstructs the use of nokku are explained as the walk of a swan, cock, cuckoo, peacock,in varmam. Nokku varmam is taught to build the internal case of Vaata, pitta movement ability of students. We will see greater details in one of the will be similar to leech or upcoming editions. tortoise. Movement of Kapha nadi would be like a frog or a Varmam mantra prayogam. snake. Based on the type and the speed of these walks recognized in the patient's wrist, the functioning of the Tridosha system and the status of the organs are diagnosed. Very Naadi Vaidyas do exist who can tell the lifespan of an individual just by seeing the pulse. Health problems are inversely proportional to the energy flow. If the energy level of the pulse is down or low, then it indicates that there is some problem with the corresponding organ. There is a ratio that is followed to check the health of an individual. If the pulse is in the ratio of 4:2:1 against the Vaata, Pitta and Kapha, then the individual is considered healthy. Varmam massage or Varma In varmam and spirituality, AUM in any language when Ilakkumurai written, the a u m Mantra will have a straight line, a curve and Methods applied to relieve the Varmam created by some hit a circle. Stimulation of varmam also involves these three or injury in the process of relieving an individual is known as actions, a pressing action(straight line), a curve type of Ilakkumurai. This may involve one or more sittings stimulation and circular motion. Hence AUM represents the depending on the tenure before which the injury has process and stimulation type of Varmam. occurred. The stimulation of simultaneous varmam locations in a proper pattern gives an impression that it's a Sound also helps to cure in varmam. While stimulating massage but in fact it's a series of therapeutic touch and varmam at the time of healing, if there is a pain, we ask the stimulation that resembles a massage. person to say the 'a'(ஆ) mantra which will release the pain. Most of the ailments created due to injury are relieved with After the treatment we ask the patient to say 'u'(உ) mantra treatment of 1 to 3 sittings. This is done by eliminating the which helps in diverting attention from the pain and attach blocks created in the flow of life energy. More sittings may be to something they love. The 'u' mantra also helps to detach required based on the intensity of the injury, the duration of from pain and attach to the celestial path. The 'm’( ) mantra the disease and the attitude of the person towards the connects to the pressure applied during the varmam treatment. stimulation. It also will help in releasing all negative energy , 5 this is healed using several system of medicine. One of the most used is the Siddha system of medicine in which there are certain herbs that can make the bone patch up back into from the body and helps in handling the problem in a better its original place and be strong as before. way. Hence, the A U and M of Om can be used to stimulate the varmam locations with complete effect. The 'M' (pronounced as 'Im') mantram alone practiced 21 times daily, can help to keep all negativities away. This will strengthen the individual by bringing harmony to the body, mind and soul. Varmam Touch Therapy. When the healer's power of healing increases which happens by the integration of the spiritual travel with Vaasi and the For this to happen, the bone has to be put back to its original place and then the treatment has to be given, in case the setting is not done properly, its very dangerous since the bone will again tend to grow back due to the medicines but the new location of the bone is an alien and hence the growth may happen in wrong place which will cause movement issues such as partial or total disability. In such situations, the only way of correction is to break the bone again and refix it by setting it in the right position. Any nerves or tissue next to it should not be blocked or get struck to avoid damage. No surgery or invasion techniques are used other than roller bamboo sticks. Paste made out of black gram and egg white are used as bonding agent to fix the bones, medicinal oil such as kayathirumeni, mukkoottu expertise of analysis of the problem, accurate diagnosis, ennai and other Siddha medicinal herbs are used in healing practice of varmam, the healer will be able to cure an ailment fractures as both external and internal medicines. with a mere touch. This is possible since the entire energy is focused into that area or varmam location and it creates In Varmam system, there are several methods of relieving waves of energy to vibrate and travel to transform the the injury caused at the point by means of stimulation and blockages for the path of life energy in the entire path. More then the nerves and the bones are relaxed and brought back and more healers of this kind need to be created and is to the actual location and then the medication or paste is possible with the numerous gurus, aasaans who are working applied and the hand is kept in the necessary resting position on spreading the varmam science of healing and the practice for a given number of days so that the bone can start healing of the students with utmost dedication. itself. Varmam And Fractures Clearing the traumatology due to fractures had been another A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. This can be a hairline key purpose of Varmam since olden days. Any bone related fracture, simple or a compound fracture. Sometimes the issues like dislocation or fixing fractures could be done bones are completely crushed where the refixing of it is through varmam. Two majorly used reference books among almost quiet impossible. If the broken bone punctures the many dedicated to fixing fractures are Varma Odivu Murivu skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Sara Soothiram - 1200 and Varma Odivu Murivu Saari Soothiram – 1500. Fractures commonly happen because of accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and Various types of bandaging are used depending on the type osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Fractures of fracture. We will see these and also medicine preparation are the dislocation of bones, that create a disturbance and in the following episodes of the magazine. , 6 the body is healthy. A healthy organ can increase the withstanding capacity of the body. Say for example a balloon if healthy can be blown to fullest, while if the balloon is weak or thin in structure, it cannot withstand the air blown into it Varmam and Vaasi even for its minimum capacity. Hence to perform Vaasi, first The pranava of Siva ( வா) is வா (Vaasi) Vasi, when you the body has to be strengthened. To attain moksha or mukthi, emancipation from the worldly reverse the word Siva you see Vasi. Siva represents the life through Vaasi and spirituality, the body needs to become process of life towards death and Vasi helps in reverting back a perfect kayakalpa which does not mean immortality, it to life from death that leads to immortality. Similarly, means that within the body, every system, including the Varmam or “Varma” (வ ம) the reverse of it is marva organs all perform their respective duties as per their original (ம வ) or maruva (denotes maru varmam which is the design to the maximum efficiency. This includes opposite varmam point). Many Varmam books infer that, strengthening of the physical and the mental body, when whenever a Varmam induces a disease or ailment, the physically fit, then only 20% attention would be required to maruvarmam or the opposite varmam clears the ailment. strengthen the mental body. A diseased body cannot be in a Hence if one of the varmam, induces certain effect or action happy state of mind. Complete bliss cannot be obtained when there is pain in the body. The inability of handling things on their own is imperfection. Upliftment of life is through Varmam and that of the Soul is through Vaasi. Varmam is a natural system of taking the inner self to a higher level. When the Saram gets activated, the Chakras get energized and uses the gravitational force and the breath to move in up and down direction. Whenever channels and adangals are focused on, they get activated, goes to the highest activity and initiates the auto healing. Varmam medicine Medicines relevant to Varmam healing are usually, oils, which may be good or bad, the other one reverses its effects pastes and herbs in solid or liquid form to rejuvenate the or is the solution for the earlier one. The good or bad action body. Usually there are no medicines and these are the depends on the Kaalam or time, which in turn depends on deficiencies that need to be addressed. Few of the preparation methods are quiet extensive and requires lot of the location of the soul (உ ைல) that is again dependent efforts, ingredients and days to get the product ready. These on the waxing (வள ைற) or waning of the moon medications and internals cannot be prepared without (ேத ைற). Depending on the stage of the moon the soul following stringent procedures. We will learn many medicine travels within the body for a period of 14.5 days considered preparations in the upcoming editions. as 15 days. The soul starts travel on the next day after the new moon day from the tip of the left toe for ladies and right toe Insight into cure for gents, reaches the Sahasra (tip of the head) on a full moon Few of the diseases cured using Varmam that will be day which takes 15 (14.5) days and reaches right toe for ladies discussed in the upcoming editions would be: and left toe for gents on the day before the new moon day. Knee Pain Cervical Vaasi is to convert the Praanan into complete energy. There is Lower back pain a wastage of energy in every human being. A normal Depression individual is known to have 21600 breaths per day. In that ¾ Sciatica th of the energy is wasted in all other chakras except the Frozen shoulder sahasra. Vaasi makes sure that this wastage never happens. It Neck rigidity makes sure, body never loses energy and retains and makes Headache sure the energy is used to strengthen the body, tissues and Optholimic organs and utlise the energy to make the body strong and a Gynecology problems kayakalpa in which state, the brain will attain its highest level of consciousness. Spiritual travel becomes faster only after , 7 Energy Centers of body and mind marma –in Ayurveda Ÿ The Sanskrit word marma represents selected areas in the body, where life energy is concentrated. These marmas hold the essence of body regulators like vata, pitta and kapha; the psychological principles like satva, raja and tamas and also the soul element- atman. Ÿ A total 107 such marmas are documented in Sushruta Samhita, an ancient manual of surgery. The sixth chapter in the section on Anatomy in this book is devoted for the description in 44 shlokas. Ÿ Every marma is composed of body tissues – muscles (mamsa marma), blood vessels (sira marma), tendons/ ligaments (snayu marma ),bones / cartilages (asthi marma) or joints of these tissues (sandhi marma) Ÿ Any compression on these points has five risks- 1. Jala dominates. Trauma to them can result in functional loss Sudden death - sadya pranahara of the related organs. But an injury in the periphery of such 2. Death in few days- kalantara marma will result in acute pain. pranahara 3. Death if Ÿ There are 8 rujakara marmas in which both fire and air attempted to remove the principles – Agni and vayu co exist. Trauma to them will foreign body – vishalyaghna 4. induce unbearable pain. But an injury in the periphery of Loss of function – vaikalyakara such marma will result in dull pain. 5. Severe pain - rujakara The ancient system of Varmam has 108 intersecting points of the body, mind and soul, which are used to heal various ailments by way of harmonizing the flow of life energy. We will have a Ÿ There are 19 sadya pranahara marmas in which fire principle – symposium on the Ayurveda Marma and Varmam in the Agni dominates. Trauma to them can be fatal. But an injury in upcoming articles. the periphery of such marma will result in the death in long run. The pressure on these points will disturb the sensory and motor faculties (jnanendriya / karmendriya). There is also a risk of mental diseases and severe pain in the affected areas. Ÿ There are 33 kalantara pranahara marmas in which both fire and water principles – Agni and Jala co-exist. Trauma to them can be fatal in the long run. But an injury in the periphery of such marma will result in loss of function of the related organ and body tissues will undergo degeneration. Ÿ There are 3 vishalyaghna marmas in which air principle – Vayu dominates. An attempt to remove the injuring foreign body from them can be fatal. But an injury in the periphery of such marma will result in functional loss. Ÿ There are 44 vaikalyakara marmas in which water principle – , 8 become the search of the day! Mere focus on the outward physical fitness alone will not solve the issue and hence the researchers have started looking for holistic solution. Yoga – the paradigm shift in The traditional wisdom of Yoga holds the key to combat the Physical Fitness menace of Stress by not just offering physical fitness but fitness of the body-mind-intellect complex in the real holistic sense. Yoga is not merely a therapeutic technique to mitigate the Fitness and fashion have become physical pain but a way of life. Contrary to the common the focus of the day in the belief that Yoga is a set of physical and breathing exercises modern generation. it's a holistic science of well being as practiced and Over weight and obesity rates profunded by ancient Vedic seers. have increased a lot and today it is The ancient Yogis had understood deeply, the inner medically established fact that workings and the inter-connections, between the body, mind obesity in itself is a health and the soul. While during a run on a tread mill, you will disorder that can further lead to burn the same number of calories whether you do it many more complicated consciously, or planning your entire day, yoga is different. ailments. So the generation today Though everyone may try to do an asana, what one benefits is becoming more fitness freaks from an asana, may vary from person to person, in the same and hence the hunt of physical fitness through exercise, gym, Yoga hall, during the same class. Yoga, is meant to be done aerobics and the like have dramatically increased. Number of mindfully. It is a sacred act, and when a posture is done physical fitness centres and personalized fitness trainers are correctly, with the full attention on the body, the mind and body come together. This union gives rise to a new feeling also increasing. At the same time the scale of wrong food which is born from the effort. This feeling, becomes the habits and other addictions are also in the ascending range. In main component for a connect with something, higher, than total People adopt wrong and unhealthy life style which is the five elements of the body, which comprises of our causing health hazards. So it is obviously understandable that bones, joints, muscles, organs, limbs, and the various mere focusing on physical fitness alone will not take care of systems. the human health. If not maintaining physical fitness and wrong habits are reasons for unhealthiness at one side there is yet another Thus Yoga not just takes care of the physical fitness – it leads reason for the modern day problems. In today's competitive the practitioner to the stability of mind, clarity of intellect world where breath-taking changes are taking place, people and calmness of one's inner self. are subject to lot of stress and psychological imbalance and The western approach has independent subjects and there is a steep rise in the incidence of health disorders. disciplines of physical education to deal with physical fitness, The challenges that modern men and women have to face are sports to deal with the social and entertainment aspect, multitude and a holistic solution to all these problems has medicine to deal with physical health and psychology to deal , 9 definitely are found and they can complement and co-exist when either one of them are not applicable for a certain problem or at a certain point of time at the time of healing. with the mind. The concept of Yoga is very much in tune to the definition of health suggested by WHO, that health is not Acupunture works on 12 channels as mentioned above, and mere absence of disease but it's a state of well being in Varmam works on 12 Vayus. The only science that talks physical, mental, social and spiritual levels. The wisdom of about 12 vayus is Varmam whereas in all other sectors of Yoga proposes a holistic vision of human personality beyond medicinal references it is considered as 10 vayus (dasavayu). physicality. Thus Yoga not only deals with physical fitness, it is a science of holistic well being – the right combination of An integrated system of Varmam and Acupuncture health science and the mind science of psychology. The produces wonderful results, which I have personally systematic approach in practice involving postures, breathing experienced and would definitely share the same in the techniques, subtle practices of meditation and relaxation upcoming articles. We can create a symposium on the way makes the wonder that Yoga is! these two great ancient sciences can be correlated and integrated to achieve greater healing. The recent research studies have brought out the differences between regular physical exercises and Yoga. Conclusion They prove that Yoga in all respects becomes a complete I would also like to keep you informed that the topics solution for holistic fitness. covered here does not even cover introductory lines since each one of them is as vast and deep as the ocean, and the gist presented here is as good as giving an elaborate form for an abbreviation and nothing more than that. We will take up each one as a complete topic for discussion in the coming Acupuncture and Varmam versions of magazines. As I told you this is just the first drop we are trying to bring out from the ocean, its not possible to completely drink the water in the ocean. Drop by drop Acupuncture is a science very someday, we will be able to accumulate atleast a glass of popular in China and has spread water which will kill the thirst for the time being and not across the world and has got wide forever. The drops and the water are the knowledge that we acceptance as a healing system. are talking about. The science deals with the concept The next edition of the magazine will emphasize on the that energy flow in the human body topic “Depression”. is through channels and each of the channels pass through organs. There Keep Reading, Keep Healing … are a total of 12 channels, out of which 10 denotes the flow to major organs namely, Heart, Liver, Kidney, Small Intestine, Gall Bladder, Urinary Bladder, Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen and 2 channels for the Pericardium and the Triple Burner or Triple Warmer, which are not organs but play a key role in the synergizing and energizing the organs. Just like we know the universe is made of five elements, the human body is also made of elements. Body falls into discomfort whenever there is an imbalance in the elements in each of the channels. When the diagnosis is done accurately and the proper acupoints in these channels are chosen that are relevant to these five elements and treated for these elemental imbalances, the body falls back into harmonious healthy state. Both are brilliantly designed to handle the human anatomy, there is no comparison between the two but similarities , 10 Awareness Tuesdays We would like to announce the "Awareness Tuesdays" program conducted by Varma Kalpa Rejuvenation Center and Agasthya Wellness Center on every second and fourth Saturdays. It is an event with only registration fee and no consulting or healing charges. Solutions will be recommended for obtaining assured results. 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