108 Varmam

(The Art of Vital Pressure Point)

Varma Therapy to remove blockages

Varmam is a subtle flow of energy that moves systematically,

Varmam Therapy to Remove Blockages

Varmam are vital points in the body that act as energy transformers or batteries. They form centers for boosting the vital prana flow through the intricate nadi system of the body. Nature by its design has protected these vital centers by placing them deep inside the body or by covering them with tissues inaccessible to normal attempts of breach. Their presence, location and action are totally unknown to modern medicine. Today scientific evidence is growing on the presence of sub microscopic energy channels in the body, nadi’s, as described by the Siddhars, yet science is too young to comprehend the intricate nadi system that governs the non-physical system of energy flow, the foundation of vital pranic forces. The Siddhars long ago had discovered the presence of 72,000 nadis in the body and have described in detail the action and location of each of them. They have also described the location of 108 varmam or vital points that could heal or harm the human body when properly manipulated, through touch, pressure or striking, by an expert.

Varmam therapy is a holistic therapy on its own and tackles the body, mind and spirit. A varmam expert understands the underlying links between the body, prana and the mind. Varmams have been classified based on the type of pressure needed to injure (a) Paduvarmam (varmam due to injury), (b) Thodu varmam (by touch); Thattu varmam (by blows), Thaduvu varmam (by massage); Nakku varmam (by licking); and Nokku (by staring). The widely used and recognized ones are the 12 Paduvarmam’s and 96 Thoduvarmam’s as you would guess, there is less consistency with the other categories simply because of the way of application or the deeper knowledge needed to apply them. In these categories the Nokku varmam is the most awe generating and is rarely seen practiced, as those masters who were able to do this are almost extinct.

This Siddha massage or thadavu murai has been known for the application of varma points to achieve cures from disease. Varma or pranic points in the body are centers that control, regulate and maintain pranic flow and thus vital force distribution all over the body. In other words these varma points are pranic batteries that act as intermittent boosters to enable effective conduction of vital forces throughout the body. Any impact to these varma points due to accident or in combat will disrupt the flow of vital force. Depending on the location and activities controlled, the severity of the outcome of an impact will be anywhere between lethal to chronic damaging effects arising after several years.

Siddha massage was born by the marriage of martial arts to Siddha Medicine. The art of varma kalai has been war tested and proven even before the advent of modern medicine. This system of curative massage is taught to trained Siddha therapists in the EAT Certification Program. This will enable the Siddha therapists to apply different thadavu murai to cleanse and purify the nadi’s and physical body of the client.

Therapeutic Varmam; No miracle but a Science

Massage as a healing science has witnessed great popularity and increasing acceptance all over the world during the past decade. The popularity of massage therapies as an effective ant-stress programme is one of the major factors leading to its commercialization. Recently therapeutic massage started becoming very popular, notably Ayurvedic massage which is being offered in almost all major spas in the world. Is massage limited to this simple act of restoring blood circulation, muscle relaxation, lymphatic drainage and rarely to some vital point stimulation? The answer is no. Very few people know that the massage practice followed by Ayurveda originated from the Siddha system. In the Siddha system this area of medicine is an elaborate and perfected science called Varma Kalai or the art of Vital points, where massage forms just one area of treatment. The depth of this varma science in Siddha is evident from the elaborate and extensive texts of Anatomy, Physiology, Diagnostic and treatment methodologies written on palm leaf manuscripts.

One of SASI’s varma adviser is a traditional Siddha practitioner and a martial arts master who has visited the Shaolin temple in China for workshops, says that the most of the techniques and treatments in oriental medicine looks like being descended from some rare Varma Kalai texts. Viz. The intricate details of the ‘Secret Chambers of the Nerves’ and the applied description on the intricate nadi system in the human body, the secrets of the “bow and Arrow’ system. We also know that Sri. Bogar had taken Siddha medicine to China and had spread the knowledge there. Many today believe that Siddha belongs to South-India, but we at SASI believe that Siddha belongs to the universe, and that this knowledge be available to all. Our efforts in gathering and spreading as much as possible authentic information on Varma Kalai is in line with the intent of the great Siddhars, as evident by Sri.Bogars and many other Siddhars efforts to disseminate this knowledge far from its land of origin.

As described in a previous news letter, Varmam Science is based on the fact that there are numerous vital points (Varmams) in the human body that are interconnected by channels in a definite way. The life force energy or prana flows through these channels and gets boosted at the said vital points or varmams. Any imbalance to this flow can cause diseases. This flow has many levels of governing capacities on various vital activities of human body and manipulating this flow can be used to destroy or cure the body. The act of restoring or damaging the vital flow can be achieved by varying pressures of pressure directly on to the varmams. In general massage these points and channels are stimulated to certain degrees, in a defined pattern to achieve a smooth flow. The process may seem quite simple, but very few people actually teach the real locations, the technique of approach and the degrees of manipulation of these points. Quite simply a wrong, method of stimulation or the direction of massage or even the amount of pressure applied can not only be useless but may cause serious blockages leading to manifestation of diseases in the long run.

Research at SASI has shown that impacts on varmam, depending on the seriousness of impact and the type of impact, causes a shift in the energy structure of the person involved. This abnormal shift many times is not immediately evident on the physiology of the affected person but goes on exerting a distorted energy influence on the pranic supply thereby depleting the area involved of much valuable prana. This slowly degrades the system/ organ or the location concerned and several years lead to debilitating diseases. Martial arts or very traumatic accident based varmam impacts shows immediate effects depending on the lethal nature of the varmam.

More and more scientific facts are pouring out from different corners of the world supporting alternate healing, presence of energy, plenum and most interestingly on existence of nadi’s. Recently in a conference a researcher presented electron micrograph and photographs of a dissected human body showing very thin filament coursing the body and these filaments were referred to be the same as nadi’s as explained in ancient texts, because they contained prana, proven using many bio-field devices. Modern medicine may not accept it at all, but we have proof which none can deny. Many modern researchers fail to understand that their science too developed the same way this ancient science is now resurfacing. Only difference is that alternate medicine has too many subtle factors involved than what we call main stream science has.

Varmam Treatment: A Direct Experience

Today I share a very remarkable experience of mine working with the Sri. Vijyan Gurukkal, the varmam consultant for SASI. Vijayan gurukkal is a traditional Siddha Physician, a Kalaripayattu Guru, who does Varmam treatments in his clinic attached to his humble house. Yesterday I walked into the treatment center, as usual, to listen to various treatises in varma kannadi, the ancient scripture on Varmam. But today he beckoned me to follow him into his therapy centre and asked me to evaluate a boy sitting on a stool. As the Asan (the name ubiquitously used for masters of any Siddha arts) very soft-spoken, quick to laugh smiled at my puzzled look, he gestured me to go on and check the nadi (pulse) for varma damages.

The history of the kid, now 12 years old, came down like a shocking story, soaked in tears of his father, of medical negligence and years of wasted efforts in treatments spanning from Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani. He got a severe spinal injury when a spinal tap was attempted in a hospital and the then already walking 3 year old started losing his function of his legs which soon became a wobbling piece of bones and flesh. Soon both his arms lost their function and some parts of his face too. His arms and legs started wasting and were more or less useless. He was brought to the asan a month ago and his arms and legs are now gaining strength and is seeing better functions never experienced in the past 7 years of treatment. The boy’s readiness to take even the extremes of pain to undergo the treatment shows his return of hope and trust in this age old tradition that’s slowly transforming his life.

As with many damages to varmam locations, initially the symptoms are very simple and straightforward, are often treated under short sight by the modern medicine, but complication starts coming after 3 or 4 years as vata diseases or some degeneration’s. My past eight years of modern medicine research, and the need of thousands of diagnostic tests, scans and blood tests used to come to a conclusion in these situations stood useless under the simple wisdom of the Siddha where a simple look at the nadi and few touches here and there diagnosed the problem, at its root level.

The Asan (the Master) started the treatment by massaging the Sushumna, ida and pingala nadi’s and stimulating many varmam points which bought out responses in his dead fingers and toes. He explained to me how he uses his intimate knowledge of the nadi system and anatomy to redirect blood flow to damaged body parts and re-vascularise them and help the body heal itself. I experienced the joy of the kid, where inspite of great pain he endured while his varamam’s where pressed with iron like fingers and his nerve plexuses impacted to bring back life into them, the boy cried out in a pain that he enjoyed and welcomed.

Today the boy had a request he put towards the asan. He can’t talk loud in class. When all boys shout out loud, call each other, his efforts to match them where all but a gush of air and very less vocal. This was where the nail of belief and firsthand experience was driven into me with a single blow. As I stood awe struck, the asan asked the boy to keep calling his father as loudly as possible. He tried with all his might and cried our loud but all that came was a low “father” and lots of air rushing out, suddenly the asan struck behind his ear with his twisted fingers and lo! the place rang loud as the boy called his father loud and clear “FATHER” and his father jumping from the chair, answering “YES”.

Here I leave you with this amazing story I witnessed, experienced and was a part of the treatment, never the more sure of this amazing Siddha art, the ageless wisdom of Varmam!

A combination of different fingers are used to press, rotate, pinch and lift the points in applying varmam

. The focus is in the intensity of pressure applied and the time factor,” “Varmam are points in the body where vital life force is seen in high concentration,” There are 108 varmams, which are classified under different categories. One such classification is based on 12 nerves (or a meridian channel) in the nervous system. Each meridian channel consists of one Padu varmam and eight Thodu varmam. “A biological mother’s touch is more effective than any varmam practitioner,”

In Varmak Kalai, 12 Padu Varmams are considered as Lethal Vital Points.

Siddhar Tradition of Varma Kalai uses 51 Anti – Vulnerable Spots called “Adangal” Varmam

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108 Varmam
12 Major points
96 Minor Points

The aim of Varma kalai is to produce healthy individuals. The main purpose of this is rare ancient art of varmam is to save the precious human lives. Varma kalai is very popular in southern part of the country more particularly in Kanya Kumari district of Tamilnadu( India). The term varmam appears in Rigveda where Indra hits Vritra in the Varmam with his Vajra.

Application of pressure or insertion of needle on the varma points which are on the body surface will affect the flow of vital energy or Pranam along the nadis. An attack on these points can render a reciever immobile after the attack. Maansa Varma deals with the pressure point on Skin. Asti Varma deals with the pressure point on Bone. Snayu Varma deals with the pressure point on Nerves. Dhamani Varma deals with the pressure point on Arteries. Sandhi Varma deals with the pressure point on Joint. Shira Varma deals with the pressure point on Veins

Hitting Vital spots Varma Adi is a part of art of healing

It is supposedly derrived from traditional Siddha medicine. Varma Adi recognizes 108 varma points. 12 Padu varma (death Varmas) and 96 Thodu Varmas (Touch Varmas).

Disorders that can be cured by Varma therapy :

Nerves weakness
Body shivering
Disc prolapse
Dehydration
Cervical Spondylosis
Headache
Sciatica
Eye problem
Ear, Nose & Throat Problem
Bone, Joints & Arthritis
Gland disorders like (Diabetes)

Varmam Therapy to Remove Blockages

Massage practice followed by Ayurveda originated from the Siddha system. In the Siddha system this area of medicine is an elaborate and perfected science called Varma Kalai or the art of Vital points, where massage forms just one area of treatment. Siddha belongs to the universe, and that this knowledge be available to all. Varmam Science is based on the fact that there are numerous vital points (Varmams) in the human body that are interconnected by channels in a definite way. The life force energy or prana flows through these channels and gets boosted at the said vital points or varmams. Any imbalance to this flow can cause diseases.

THADAVU VARMAM :

VARMA POINTS THAT ARE STIMULATED BY RUBBING OR MASSAGING WITH HERBAL OIL

If the muscles are cramped or twisted, then, rubbing or massaging the patient will be used to ease the pain on the patient. Some appropriate herbal oil or ointment (used in Siddha Remedies, which are appropriate to Vatham, Pitham and Kapham of Varma attacks) were also used for best stimulation effects.

Application of Herbal Oil or Ointment were done exactly at the opposite side of the body, to counter the Varma point damages. Chakra energy flow is very important while giving this massage. After the applications of Thadavu Murai, pulling the patients fingers and toes is essential to make blood flow smoother to the area of pain.

Appropriate Herbal Medication must be given to the patients to consume, in order to reduce further pain or swelling and for better Healing.

Varmam Treatment in emergency care

Retrieval Points

It is a branch of ancient siddha treatment to repair blood-blockades in body. By using the science of varma, you can once rejuvenate the flow of Prana energy thus consequently eradicating the disease.

Adangal method:

The treatment that is given immediately after varmam injury.

Pini naramabu Adangal

Manipulation method - Upward pressure at the site with tip of the ventral surface of index

and middle finger for 3 seconds then release. Repeated for 3 times

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical relations

Location - Below the tragus of both ears

Bone - Condyloid process of the mandible and zygomatic process

of the skull

Joint - Tempero- mandibular joint

Muscles - Masseter

Ligaments - Joint capsule, tempero mandibular ligament

Artery - Maxillary artery, superficial temporal artery

Vein - Superficial temporal vein

Nerve - Auriculotemporal nerve, Greater auricular nerve, Vagus

nerve

Sensory supply - Auricular branch of Vagus nerve

Gland - Parotid gland.

Penkuzhi adangal

Head

Penkuzhi varmam 6 finger breadth above kilimega varmam Situated in-between the occipital bone and atlas vertebrae

Location : Dip in the sides of skull in adjacent sides of spine.

Helpful in Improving the functioning of the bone morrow and strengthens the immune system.
Stimulation : Placing the head in between the thumb and index finger as if holding the head of the child for 30 seconds.

It is located below the pidarikuzhi. Symptoms like involuntary movements of the body, body tiredness and delirium can be treated by the proper application of this adangal point.

Manipulation method - Physician’s left foot is placed over subject’s left foot then place the physician’s thumb over the adangal and apply pressure over the varmam point and rotated to the left for 30 seconds.

Anatomical landmark

Location - It is situated at the posterior aspect of neck (at the level of

C3 vertebra.)

Bone - Cervical vertebra (C3)

Muscles - Splenius capitis, trapezius

Ligaments - Interspinous ligaments, ligamentum flavum

Artery - Branches of vertebral artery

Vein - Branches of vertebral vein

Nerve - Spinal nerve

Sensory supply - Occipital nerve

Pen kuzhi adangal – after varmam injury if the patient’s tongue pulled inside the mouth do this adangal.

Porchai Adangal

Location : In the prominent region on the hind side of the skull.
Helpful in Improving the health, eye and ear disorders, weakness, strengthens memory.Sciatica and Foot drop for first two days Porchai kalam than

Unthi adangal (umbilicus)

It is located in umbilicus and it will regulate the varmam energy all over the body.

Manipulation method - Ventral surface of middle 3 fingers placed at the site

transversely, applied pressure for 3 seconds and release.

Repeated for 3 times

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical relations

Location - It is situated over the umbilicus

Muscles - Rectus abdominis

Ligament - Median Umbilical ligament, round ligament

Artery - Superior and inferior epigastric artery

Vein - Superior and inferior epigastric vein

Nerve - T10 dermatome

Vala pinkalai adangal is situated anterior to the medial malleolus and it is one among the adangal point indicated for sannivettu (epilepsy).

Manipulation method - Pulp of thumb is placed at the site and apply pressure then

release. Repeated for 3 times

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical landmark

Location - Between medial malleolus and tendon of tibialis anterior

Bone - Tibia and talus

Joint - Ankle joint

Muscles - Tibialis anterior

Ligaments - Deltoid ligament

Artery - Tibialis anterior artery

Vein - Medial marginal vein

Nerve - Deep peroneal nerve

Sensory supply - Saphenous nerve

Valapinkalai adangal

It is located below the medial malleolus. It is indicated for the symptoms like shaking of body, sweating, rigor, fever and delirium.

Manipulation method - Physician’s thumb (ventral) placed over the site and apply

pressure for 5 sec and released. Repeated for 3 times

Maaththirai (pressure) - ¼ maaththirai

Anatomical relations

Location - Below the medial malleolus

Bone - Talus

Muscles - Tibialis posterior

Ligaments - Deltoid ligament

Artery - Posterior tibial artery

Vein - Great saphenous vein

Sensory supply - Saphenous nerve

Notes

· Avoid lifting heavy weight and indulging in strenuous activities immediately after treatment

Uyir nilai Adangal

Chest

Sternum mid Point

Emergency condition : Difficulty in breathing , chest pain.

Sevi kutri mullai Adangal / Sevi Kutri Kalam (3)

Chevi kuthi kaalam – back of the ear lobule (on the stylo mastoid foramen

Face

Behind the ear lobe

Emergency condition : Seizure

Vidhur Marma

There are two locations for the Vidhur marma, both behind and below both ears. Measuring 1/2 anguli, these pressure points are said to control the senses, in particular the ears and hearing, whilst relieving stress and tension in the head.

Kai Kavuli Varmam /Kalam / Adangal

Hand Dorsal

Web between the thumb and index finger

Emergency condition : Seizure

Benefit: Writers cramp

Between bone joint of thumb and index finger back of the palm and hand.

Kal Sanni Adangal

Foot dorsal

Location: At the junction of big and second toe

Technique: Place the tip of the index finger, press and release.

Emergency condition : Unconsciousness

Mannai Adangal

Benefit : Muscle Cramps

Sazhi munai Adangal

Face midpoint above lips

Emergency condition : Febrile fits in children

Veera Adangal In

The Semi Tendinous Tendon

Relieves Knee Pain

Karakkadangal

Location : In the temple religion of forehead.

Helpful in Giddiness, dullness.

Stimulation Use the middle three fingers and gently give a circular rotation for 30 seconds.

Talaippagai Adangal

Head

Location Around the crest of the head, the place where crown or turban rests.

Helpful in :Bringing focus in one particular drink without diversion. Help in thinking and giving just and apt decisions. Strengthens the neutrons which in turn work on keeping our defence mechanism of immune system in place.

Stimulation : Tying a cloth around the region.

Ullangaal Vellai Varmam

Location: At the junction of big and second toe in plantar region Technique: Place the tip of the thumb; press and release.

Location : Centre of the sole of the foot.

Helpful in : Activating the energy in the body to make all parts of the body function effectively.

Stimulation : Place the thumb on the Varmam location and use upward pressure to stimulate the Varmam location. Repeat this thrice.

Ullangal Adangal

Location :In the centre of the palm

Helpful in : Energizes the body, increases the strength. Enables the ability of the body to fight against invaders and enhances the immunity of the body.

Stimulation : Gently massage the centre of the palm using your palm or thumb gently.

The Talahridaya is found in the very centre of the palm and measures 1/2 an anguli in size. Known as the ‘heart of the hand‘, it’s said to be closely linked to the Anahata (the heart chakra), which stimulates circulation through the entire body (much like the heart does).

Massaging this point opens the communication channels and enhances flow of prana (energy) to the palms. Using essential oils like eucalyptus will open up blocked sinuses, or energise the point further by rubbing the palms together to build heat.

Pi Adangal

Chest :

Location At the tip of the bone in the centre of the rib cage (sternum bone)

Helpful in Increasing the capacity of the lungs. Makes the lungs to expand to the maximum. Oxygen reaches up to the alveoli level.

Stimulation : Use the thumb and gentle push upwards for 39 seconds.

Sutradangal / Yenthi Adangal

Location : Centre of the armpit.

Helpful in : Balances the circulation in the body and mobility of the limbs.

Stimulation : Using the palm at the Varmam location give a small pressure upwards (as if lifting a child)

Concluding remarks

It is strengthening of immune system which can be done by imbibing traditional practices in our lives to enable the effective functioning of the inbuilt defence mechanism to take care of our body and help us lead a healthy and happy life

Valia Atisurukki Kaalam

Siriya Atisurukki

Thilartha kaalam (Center of the eyebrow)
Natchathira kaalam – near the lateral end of the orbit of the eye
Chevi kuthi kaalam – back of the ear lobule (on the stylo mastoid foramen)
Uchi Padhappam – in the vertex of the skull
Kannada kaalam – in the center of the nose
Koombu varmam – Bottom of the sternum
Urumi kaalam – 4 fingers above the umbilicus
Athi Churukki kaalam – Just above the hip near superior iliac spine
Mooladhara varmam – in coccyx
Kallidai kaalam – center of the testis for men, center of clitoris for women
Thummi kaalam – inter clavicular notch
Adappa kaalam – below armpit

Padu Varmam

According to Varma Sastras these are 12 in number. These points are mainly situated in the pathway of Vagus nerve, main vessels and internal organs. If a Padu Varmam point hit by humans or weapons the man will die immediately or after some time. If the mathirai level is ¾ or 1 the man will surely die. If the mathirai level is ¼ or ½ we can save the man by proper treatment and medication. By treatment we can save the life but after some years it may create some problems in our body, by taking medicine for Pazhaya varmam we can definitely save the life. The first varmam point that created in our body Thilartha kaalam, it is in the literature of Narambu vagada suthira thiravugol, varmakandi, varma chuthiram. But some other literatures noted that Uchi padhappa kaalam is the first point, the literatures are Varma beerangi, Varma kannadi.

The 12 Paduvarmam points

Thilartha kaalam-Centre of the eye brow
Natchathira Kaalam-Near the lateral end of orbit of eye
Chevi Kuthi Kaalam-back of the ear lobule
Uchi padhappam-In the vertex of the skull
Kannadi Kaalam-In the center of the nose
Koombu Varmam-bottom of the sternum
Urumi kaalam-4 fingers above the umbilicus
Athi Churukki Kaalam-Just above the hip near the superior
Mooladhara varmam-In coccyx
Kallidai Kaalam-Centre of the testis for men, Centre of clitoris for women
Thummi Kaalam-Inter Clavicular North
Adappa Kaalam-Below armpit

1 . Kondaikkoli Varmam (4)

Uchi Padhappam Varmam

In the vertex of the skull / Head Top Center of the head

It lies on the vertex of the head

Pressure intensity : Tip of the middle three fingers 1/4th Mathirai

For Depression : Give a pressure over varma point for about 30-60 seconds.

Nasal Block and Rhinorrhea, Sciatica and Foot drop for first two days Porchai kalam than

2 . Thilartha Kalam (1)

Center of the eye brow

Location : In the dip in the junction of the eyebrows.
Location. : Helpful in Disease of the body mind, relieves headaches, eye diseases due to deficiencies, in secretions of the ductless and the pituitary glands. Wards off evil eyes.
Stimulation : Keeping a Bindi, vermilion, sacred ash ( Vibhuti) or black Kajal dot.
External nasal nerve located at the center in between of both eye brows at curve of nose. Massage upward direction with thumb.

The Sthapani marma is located between the eyes and controls the 6th chakra – the Ajna, predominately a centre for wisdom and insight. Approximately half an angula in size, when stimulated accesses the pituitary gland and all the senses.

Patchi Varmam

Center of the fore head

Koombo Varmam (6)

At the bottom of the sternum

3 . Patchini Varmam

Foot

Posterior web of last two fingers

4 . Kannadi Kalam

In the center of the nose

At both sides of nose (Middle of the upper third of the nasal bridge)

Kannadi Kaalam Between supratrochlear nerve(near eyes) between intertrochlear nerve (near nose) which come from Naso ciliary nerve- inline with both eyes, at both sides of nose.

It lies 1 finger breadth below the junction between the eye brows and nose

Inner line with both eyes, at both sides of Nose.

Between supra trochlear nerves ( near eyes) and Infra trochlear nerve near nose, which come from naso- cilliary nerve - inline with both eyes at both sides of nose.

Strengthen the joint

Pressure intensity :Tip of the thumb and middle finger 1/4th Mathirai

For Treatment of Osteo Arthritis

Headache and nasal block.

5 . Bala Varmam

Fore Head Varma Point

At the middle of the Frontal bone 2 fingers above the fronto- nasal sinus.

For Depression : Give a mild pressure using a middle finger over a Varmam point over 1-3 minutes.

Adappa Kaalam (12) Adangal

Vital Point- Hip and stomach coverage

Below Armpit

Gives Energy To Lower Limb

7 . Minvitti Kalam / Varmam

Head, both Sides of the nose

Minvetti varmam ½ irai below thilartha varmam It is in relationship with olfactory bulb, Cribriform plate, olfactory nerve.

It lies at the meeting point of the wing of the nose and the cheek bone on both sides.

Between Infraorbital nerve (slightly upper region which located horizontal to the center of the nose ) and Anterior superior Alveolar nerve (center region lower nose)and nasal branch (lower region lower nose)All these nerves along side of nerves.

Location : In the junction of the inner end of the. Eyes and the nasal bridge.

Helpful in : Eye and nasal diseases, watery eyes, headaches.

Pressure intensity :Tip of the thumb and middle finger.

Benifit : Nasal Block , Rhinorrhea.

Athi Churukki Kalam (8)

Just above the hip near superior iliac spine

Moola Dhara Varmam (9)

In coccyx

Kalladai Kalam (10)

Center of the testis for men, center of clitoris for women

Thummi Kaalam (11)

Inter Clavicular Notch

8 . Manthira Kalam

Head,

Just below the eyes

Directly below the pupil between the eye ball and infra orbital ridge.

9 . Anna Kaalam

Anna varmam Located at the palate (annam) of the mouth. This varmam is located internally. Situated in the palate of the mouth

10. Kombhthrei Varmam

11 . Sunnambu Kalam

Head / Ear / Both sides of skull cap

Superficial nerve at the head side 3 fingers above Poigal kalam

Athi Churukki kaalam

Just above the hip near superior iliac spine

12 . Poigai Kalam

Head, In front of upper part of ear

2 finger breadth above sevikuttri varmam. 4 finger breadth lateral to natchathira kaalam 8finger breadth lateral to thilartha varmam Situated In front of helix of the ear

13 . Uthira Varmam

Head

Uthira varmam 6 finger breadth inferio lateral to keel adappu varmam Situated over the jugular vein. 4 finger breadth below the styloid process

Great Auricular nerve at below ears, below the side of neck.

14 . Kutri Varmam

Tragus of the ear

Kuttri varmam 1 irai below porchai varmam 3 finger breadth lateral to the posterior aspect of the ear 3 finger breadth lateral to posterior auricular sulcus of the ear

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18 . Pidari Varmam

Head

At the back of the head

Pidari varmam 4 finger breadth below seerungollivarmam 7 finger breadth above

kilimegavarmam Situated at the nape of the neck, in the depression directly below the occipital protuberance.

19 . Cheerum / Sirum Kolli Varmam

Rear Head

20 . Saruthi Varmam

Rear Head

22 . Vilangu

Vilangu varmam It is located just above the midpoint of the kaaraienbu ( clavicle) At the supra clavicular fossa.

Depression Below The Middle Of The Clavicle

Varma point at Torso front body

Located on the root of the neck above clavicle bone

For respiratory disorders.

Treatment Approach : Gentle pressure and gentle massage with three fingers( Index, middle and ring) Usually applied on both side of neck

Precaution : For Hyperactive children, massage at this point should be avoided.

Gives Mobility To The Joint

Anterior, where arm touches the thorax

25 . Malar Varmam

27 . Kuumbu Varmam

At the bottom of the sternum

Body Center

4 Fingers above umbilicus

28. Ner Varmam (7)

Location centre of the chest.

Helpful in : If piles starts protruding out then, pressing mildly at the mid of the chest will help in resolving the problem, chest pain, normalizes the heart beat, palpitations, strengthens the mind, Respiratory disorders, acid reflux, strengthening the mind, digestion, relaxes the body and the mind.

Stimulation : Use the middle three fingers and give mild up and down movements for 5-10 seconds.

Thailartha Varman

Location

In the dip in the junction of the eyebrows.

Location.

Helpful in

Disease of the body mind, relieves headaches, eye diseases due to deficiencies, in secretions of the ductless and the pituitary glands. Wards off evil eyes.

Stimulation

Keeping a bindi, vermilion, sacred ash ( Vibhuti) or black Kajal dot.

Heart (Solar Plexus) 4 fingers

The heart Marma is found at the centre of the chest bone (the sternum) and measures 4 anguli. Connect to the powerful centre of your heart by simply placing your palm on this area. For deeper therapy work, use the palm of your hand to massage gently with sesame oil, which is said to calm the hearts energy. Alternatively mustard oil can be used for improving circulation.

29 . Urumi Kalam (9)

4 fingers above the umbilicus

18 . Pidari Kalam Pedraei Kaalam (4)

Pedraei Kaalam / Choti Point
At the back of the head . At choti point)

33. Vaala Varmam

Head / Nose - At a curve above Nose tip.

Mudhichu Varmam

Location: Prominence corresponding to C7 vertebra Technique: i. Place the middle three fingers over the prominence. Give pressure in a clockwise rotation for three times then stretch the fingers manipulate up to the right shoulder ii. Follow the same technique in the opposite side iii. Manipulate in a clockwise and anticlockwise rotation 3 times each and then stretch downwards along the spine up to the T6 KAKKATAI KAALAM

42 . Mudichi Varmam

Anterior Mid part of ankle

47 . Anda Kalam

Leg & Foot

Located in the inguinal area where the central line drawn in the thigh meets the pelvis.

Treatment Approach, gentle pressure and circular massage with 3 fingers (Index, Middle and Ring) finger . Usually applied on both side of the pelvis.

50 . Kai Kavuli Varmam

Kai Kavuli Kalam Adangal
Hand Dorsal
Web between the thumb and index finger
Emergency condition : Seizure
Benefit: Writers cramp

Between bone joint of thumb and index finger back of the palm and hand.

52 . Kannu Varmam

Anterior aspect, In between pelvis and thigh

Top of the thigh

53 . Vala Murthi Varmam / Kalam

One finger below eyes right side

Head, Infra orbital branch of facial nerve

It lies only on the right side between the cheek bone and the nasal bone,

Pressure intensity : Palmer aspect of the middle of the right thumb

Used for sinusitis and Headache.

Thummi Kalam

54. Sumei Varmam (6)

Neck Thyroid point

It lies 2 fingers breath below the Adam's apple
Anterior jugular vein at Adams apple near end of throat
Pressure intensity : Tip of the right thumb and middle finger. 1/4th Matharai
Benefit : Cough

Sumai varmam 4 finger breadth below the sanguthiri varmam. 1 finger breadth below thummi varmam. Located at the thondaikuzhi. Situated at the supra sternal notch or jugular notch

Urakka Varmam

Neck

Just above the carotid sinus.

Sleeping Varma Point

For Depression : Give a mild pressure using the little finger over the varma point for about 30 second and then rotate in a clockwise direction. Both sides have to be pressed at the same time.

55 . Theetha Varmam

Arm Posterior Cephalic vein

56 . Soodotari Varmam

Arm Anterior Radial vein

Radial Vein

Location: Four fingerbreadths above the manibandha varmam (radial aspect of the forearm) Technique: Fix the middle of the thumb (palmar aspect); press and release.

Benefit: Writers cramp

58 . Nachitra /Natchathira Varmam / Kalam (2)

Head

Near the lateral end of the orbit of the eye

Apanga Marma
The Apanga marma, is found on outer corners of both eyes and are 1/2 an anguli. These marmas are said to bring clarity and improve perception. They also control the senses, in particular the eyes and vision.

61 . Alavaadi Varmam

Head

2 finger breadth below sevikuthi varmam Immediately below the ear Situated lower end of the earlobe

63 . Sevi Kutri Kalam / Varmam (3)

Location: Fossa behind the ear lobe Technique: Fix the central part of the middle finger; apply gentle upward pressure to the point (simultaneously on both sides.

Chevi kuthi kaalam – back of the ear lobule (on the stylo mastoid foramen
Face
Behind the ear lobe
Emergency condition : Seizure
Vidhur Marma
There are two locations for the Vidhur marma, both behind and below both ears. Measuring 1/2 anguli, these pressure points are said to control the senses, in particular the ears and hearing, whilst relieving stress and tension in the head.

64 . Kona Sunni Varmam

65 . Urrakka Kalam (5)

Face, Sleeping varma point. It is present over the carotid Sinus

Urakka varmam 3 finger breadth infero lateral to ottu varmam 6 finger breadth below keel adappu varmam Situated inferior to mandible near trachea.

Retromandibular vein at both sides of neck- under cheek bone

In ancient age Siddhars used Urakka kaalam for anesthesia purpose during surgery. The mathirai to be given in the point for anesthesia was according to the type of surgery. The point induces the sleep according to the mathirai level. After some time the patient will wake up normally. In martial arts the point was used for temporary loss of coordination.

For Depression : Give a mild pressure using the little finger over the varma point for about 30 second and then rotate in a clockwise direction. Both sides have to be pressed at the same time.

66 . Kakkatai Varmam / Kalam

In The Middle Of The Supra Clavicular Fossa Shoulder Pole Varmam Point

Present at the supper aspect of Trapezius muscle, midway between the tip of spinous process of C7 and tip of acromion process.

Helps In Shoulder Movement

For Depression : Give a mild pressure using the thumb finger over the varma point for about 30 seconds and than rotate in clockwise direction for 1-3 minutes

Location: Supra clavicular fossa on both sides Technique: i. Fix the middle three fingers on the supraclavicular fossa from the posterior aspect of the patient. Press and release.

67 .

70 . Uppu Kutri / Varmam Kalam

Foot Posteriorly

Just above the heel at the back of the foot

81 . Vil Varmam

Posterior aspect lateral side of buttock

83 . Cheriya Atthichurukki Varmam

Just above the hip near superior iliac spine

89 . Muttu Kann / Kannu Varmam

Muttu Kannu Varmam In the Anterior aspect of left knee.

Location : Beneath the patella bone in small pits on either side

Patient Position : Lying supine with knee flexed position

Procedure : Pressing the Varmam points with medial ¼ part of thumb and give rotations for 3 times. With an interval of 2 s again repeat it for 3 times.

Duration and pressure given: 30 Seconds and ½ Mathirai

Muttu Siratai Varmam Upper end and lower end of patella Supine position Pressing the Varmam points with medial ¼ part of thumb and give rotations for 3 times. With an interval of 2 s again repeat it for 3 times. 30 Seconds and ½ Mathirai
Muttu pathaippu Varmam Dimple on either side of centre of poplitaeal fossa Supine with knee flexed position Pressing the Varmam point with middle finger moving upward. 30 Seconds and ½ Mathirai
Karandaikannu Varmam Anterior part of ankle on either side Supine Press and release the Varmam point using ¼ medial part of thumb. 30 Seconds and ½ Mathirai

90 . Mottu Varmam

Elbow

Anterior part of Elbow.

Median Cubital Vein at the joint of elbow.

Benefit: Tennis elbow

91 Mootu Varmam / Kalam Adangal / Muttu Pathaipu

Knee At the back

Middle Of The Popliteal Fossa

Location: Centre of popliteal fossa Technique: Place the tips of the middle three fingers over the point; press three times (in pumping motion)

Relieves knee pain,

95 . Kal Kavuli Kalam / Varmam

Foot dorsal aspect

Kai Kawli Kalam

Hand Back of the hand Posterior

Bone joint of Thumb and Index Finger. Back of Palm and Hand

In The Web Between The Thumb And The Index Finger Regulates Idakalai And Pinkalai Flow

105 Natchatra Kalam

Outer canthus of the eye

106 . Kuthi Kaal Varmam

Foot

4 Fingers above heel

108 . Ammai Kaalam/Varmam / Amei

Thigh Anterior aspect

Mid point of thigh

Ullangal Vellai Varmam

Foot
It is located on the sole of the foot, where the muscle below the big toe and muscle of the other toes meet.
Location: At the junction of big and second toe in plantar region
Technique: Place the tip of the thumb; press and release.
Pressure intensity : Tip of the middle finger. 1/4th Matharai
Benefit : Cough

Kanpugaichal Varmam

Foot, Below lateral Malleolus

Ull Thodai Varmam

Thai anterior medial aspect below aamai kaalam

Vrutthi Varmam

Foot Posterior web of thumb and first finger

If you consider Padmasana (one yoga posture), it produces mild pressure on these varmam points: Viruthi varmam,

Mulaathara Varmam.

Mooladhara varmam – in coccyx

Adi Mootu Varmam

Wrist

Mid point Posterior

Benefit: Writers cramp

Mozhi Piralgai Varmam

Benefit: Writers cramp

Uppu kutri Varmam

Benefit : Calcaneal spur

Kudhiraimuga Varmam

Thigh Knee

Over the Petellar Tendon

Reduces Pain

Chippi Munai Varmam

Medial Border Of Scapular Region

Gives Energy To The Joint And Enhance Synovial Fluid Secretion

Kumberi Kalam

Leg Posterior midpoint

Middle Of The Leg Along The Medial Border Of Tibia

Location: Eight fingerbreadths above the medial malleolus Technique: Place the tips of the middle three fingers over the point; press three times (in a pumping motion toward medial border of tibia.

Enhances Energy To Walk

Viruthi Kalam

Leg

At The Level Of Distal End Of First Meta Tarsal Bone

Strengthens Leg And Foot

Panchamuga Varmam

Leg

Location: Around the patella

Place the tips of the thumbs along the upper border of the patella and glide over the borders and end at lower border.

Mun Chuvadi Varmam

Head

Situated 3 fingers breath above the center point of the forehead.

Vilavadappan Varma

Chest

Situated 2 fingers below the nipples and 4 fingers breath laterals

Pattradangal Varmam

Benefit Tennis Elbow

Naabhi Varmam

Abdomen Umbilicus

Located at the center of the umbilicus

Maarbuthilartha Varmam

Chest

On the anterior midline between the two breast

Pin Kannadi Kalam

Pin Chuvuthi

Head

Situated 3 fingers above Occipital protuberance

Peri Chal Varmam

Head

Situated 4 Fingers breath posterior to the ear (both sides)

Thummi Kalam

Head

It lies on the pit of the neck (Suprasternal notch)

Pressure intensity :Tip of the middle finger.

Benefit : Cough

Soondi Kalam

Head

It lies at the tip of the nose

Pressure intensity : Tip of the middle finger 1/4th Mathirai

Nasal block, Sneezing.

Anaan Kalam

Head

It lies inside the lateral canthus of the eyes (the meeting point of upper and lower eye lid.)

Benefit: Sinusitis, Headache.

Sara Mudichi Varmam

Body

Thunnal Mudichi Varmam

Body

Kumbaga Mudichi

Body

Mudichi Varmam

Body

Vaivu Kalam

Body

Moorthi Kaalam

Face

Situated 1/2 finger breath above at the junction between the eye brows and the nose.

Ullamkaal Vellai Varmam

Kundigaikalam

Kaal sundothari Varmam

Sundothari Varmam

Paad Varmam

Kanpukai Kalam

Kalkarandai Varmam
Kuthiraimuka Varmam

Vilamurthi Kalam
Face
Location Infra orbital branch of facial nerve
Sandiyae Varmam
Long Buccal nerve

Ottu Varmam
Face
Facial vein underneath mouth bone

Sanggethiri Kaalam
Neck
Thyroid Cartilage at laryngeal prominence / Adams Apple

Vaala Varmam
Nasal Nerve, branch of anterior ethmoid nerve-At curve above nose tip

Sundi Kaalam
End of Nasal Nerve (branch of anterior ethmoidal nerve) Tip of nose

Poo Chinthai Varmam

Peace blossom varma point. or Eyebrow varma point.

It lies 2 fb lateral to the Thilartha Varmam.

For Depression : Peace blossom varma point. or Eyebrow varma points for 30-60 seconds.

Puja Varmam

Arm Point Varma

It is present over gleno- anterior aspect humeral joint

For Depression : Give a mild pressure over the varma point for about 1 to 3 minutes using the thumb finger and rotate in a clockwise direction.

Karrerai Varmam

Asthi Kanthari 2.

Annaan kaalam 3.

Adappa kaalam 4.

Anuman kaalam 5.

Anna kaalam 6.

Chunnambu kaalam 7.

Choondi kaalam

Kondai Kolli

9.Kakkattai kaalam 10.

Kauli kaalam 11.

Kallidai kaalam 12.

Sara Mudichu 13.

Manibandham 14.

Mun Mudichu 15.

Mannai 16.

Minvetti Varmam 17.

Ner Varmam 18.

Nattel 19.

Patchinema Varmam 20.

Porchai kaalam 21.

Sakthi Varmam 22.

Sakthikooradangal 23.

Thummi kaalam 24.

Thivalai kaalam 25.

Ullangal Vellai 26.

Ullangai Vellai 27.

Vilangu Varmam 28.

Valamoorthy kaalam 29.

Vay

108 Varma points Name

1. Kondaikolli varmam

2. Thilartha kaalam

3. Patchi varmam

4. Kannadi kaalam

5. Paala varmam

6. Naasi varmam

7. Minvitti varmam

8. Manthira kaalam

9. Annan kaalam

10. Kombothrei Kaalam

11. Sunnambu Kaalam

12. Poigai kaalam

13. Uthira varmam

14. Kutri varmam

15. Vettu varmam

16. Poottellu varmam

17. Chuzhiyadi varmam

18. Pidari Varmam

19. Cheerum Kolli varmam

20. Saruthi Varmam

21. Pinshwaasi Varmam

22. Vialngu Varmam

23. Thivala Varmam

24. Arukutti Varmam

25. Malar Varmam

26. Karreral Varmam

27. Koonbu Varmam

28. Neru Varmam

29. Urumi Kaalam

30. Kazhalai varmam

31. Hanuman varmam

32. Thudi varmam

33. Valai varmam

34. Thooshika varmam

35. Villam varmam

36. Pidi varmam

37. Mulai varmam

38. Nura poottu varmam

39. Chora theenda varmam

40. Pushti varmam

41. Irippu varmam

42. Mudichi varmam

43. Adhistana varmam

44. Rekthaadhi varmam

45. Moothira varmam

46.

Mothira varmam

47. Anda varmam

48. Thandu varmam

49. Adakka varmam

50. Kaal kavuli varmam

51. Puriva kaalam

52. Kannu varmam

53. Valamurthi kaalam

54. Sumai varmam

55. Theetha Varmam

56. Sudothiri Varmam

57. Chothi varmam

58. Nachitra kaalam

59. Perichal varmam

60.

60 Chenni varmam

61. Alavaadi varmam

62. Aayama varmam

63. Chevi kuthi varmam

64. Kona sanni varmam

65. Urakka kaalam

66. Kakkattai Kaalam

67. Sakthi varmam

68. Majjah Varmam

69. Palla varmam

70. Uppu kutri kaalam

71. Kokki varmam

72. Kulir varmam

73. Maattaan varmam

74. Arangu varmam

75. Thevela kaalama

76. Villu varmam

77. Panni varmam

78. Gupthaka varmam

79. Kallida varmam

80. Kazhala varmam

81. Villu varmam

82. Mundellu varmam

83. Cheriya atthichurukki varmam

84. Valiya atthichurukki varmam

85. Vithu varmam

86. Buja varmam

87. Kochu varmam

88. Chulukku varmam

89. Muttu kann varmam

90. Muttu varmam

91. Moli varmam

92. Muzham kai varmam

93. Kai kannu varmam

94. Mani kettu varmam

95. Kai kavuli varmam

96. Sthuthi kai varmam

97. Dkashinai kaalam

98. Swarna dakshinai kaalam

99. Kai vellai varmam

100. Kona sanni varmam

101. Kal mudichi varmam

102. Kaal kuzhachi

103. Nadai varmam

104. Kuthi kaal varmam

105. Visha varmam

106. Aamai varmam

107. Kaal kochu varmam

108. Kaal chulukku varmam

Kondaikolli Varmam -2
Cheerum Kolli varmam -3
Pidari Varmam 4
Saruthi / Suruthi Varmam 5
Porchai Varmam 6
Kutri Kaalam 7
Chevi KutriVarmam -8
Poigai Kaalam -9
Natchathira Kaalam 10
Kaamboori Kaalam 11
Moorthy Kaalam 12
Annaan Kaalam - 13
Thilartha Varmam 14
Minvetti Kaalam 15
Manthira Kaalam - 16
Nema Varmam 17
Patchi
Kondaikolli Varmam -2
Cheerum Kolli varmam -3
Pidari Varmam 4
Saruthi / Suruthi Varmam 5
Porchai Varmam 6
Kutri Kaalam 7
Chevi KutriVarmam -8
Poigai Kaalam -9
Natchathira Kaalam 10
Kaamboori Kaalam 11
Moorthy Kaalam 12
Annaan Kaalam - 13
Thilartha Varmam 14
Minvetti Kaalam 15
Manthira Kaalam - 16
Nema Varmam 17
Patchi Varmam 18

Chibuk Marma
Chibuk is right in the centre of the chin, said to govern the health and condition of the skin

Phana

The Phana are found either side of the base of the nostrils, where they open out and measure just 1/2 an anguli. Using the index fingers, massage using strong small circular motions simultaneously for 1-3 minutes. When working with this marma, symptoms of headaches and sinus congestion is relieved, particularly when using essential oils like peppermint and eucalyptus with carrier oils.

Shankha Marma
The Shankha Marma is found either side of the head on the temples. approximately 1/2 an angula, this Marma is about the sense of touch and is said to influence the large intestine.
Utkshepa Marma
Slightly higher up than the Shankha, the Utkshepa Marma is located where where the hair meets the scalp, in the temple area, on either side of the head. Said to control the sense of smell, it is 1/2 angula in size.
Avarta Marma
Right at the midpoint just above each eyebrow is where you’ll find the Avarta marma, which are mostly bony to touch. 1/2 and angula and said to influence the posture of the whole body and the sense of sight.
108 Varma points Name
Kondaikolli varmam Thilartha kaalam Patchi varmam Kannadi kaalam
Paala varmam Naasi varmam Minvitti varmam Manthira kaalam
Annan kaalam Kombothrei Kaalam Sunnambu Kaalam Poigai kaalam
Uthira varmam Kutri varmam Vettu varmam Poottellu varmam
Chuzhiyadi varmam Pidari Varmam Cheerum Kolli varmam Saruthi Varmam
Pinshwaasi Varmam Vialngu Varmam Thivala Varmam Arukutti Varmam
Malar Varmam Karreral Varmam Koonbu Varmam Neru Varmam
Urumi Kaalam Kazhalai varmam Hanuman varmam Thudi varmam
Valai varmam Thooshika varmam Villam varmam Pidi varmam
Mulai varmam Nura poottu varmam Chora theenda varmam Pushti varmam
Irippu varmam Mudichi varmam Adhistana varmam Rekthaadhi varmam
Moothira varmam Mothira varmam Anda varmam Thandu varmam
Adakka varmam Kaal kavuli varmam Puriva kaalam Kannu varmam
Valamurthi kaalam Sumai varmam Theetha Varmam Sudothiri Varmam
Chothi varmam Nachitra kaalam Perichal varmam Chenni varmam
Alavaadi varmam Aayama varmam Chevi kuthi varmam Kona sanni varmam
Urakka kaalam Kakkattai Kaalam Sakthi varmam Majjah Varmam
Palla varmam Uppu kutri kaalam Kokki varmam Kulir varmam
Maattaan varmam Arangu varmam Thevela kaalama Villu varmam
Panni varmam Gupthaka varmam Kallida varmam Kazhala varmam
Villu varmam Mundellu varmam Cheriya atthichurukki varmam Valiya atthichurukki varmam
Vithu varmam Buja varmam Kochu varmam Chulukku varmam
Muttu kann varmam Muttu varmam Moli varmam Muzham kai varmam
Kai kannu varmam Mani kettu varmam Kai kavuli varmam Sthuthi kai varmam
Dkashinai kaalam Swarna dakshinai kaalam Kai vellai varmam Kona sanni varmam
Kal mudichi varmam Kaal kuzhachi Nadai varmam Kuthi kaal varmam
Visha varmam Aamai varmam Kaal kochu varmam Sthuthi kai varmam

Nose

Thilarantha

Kanaadi Kalam

Vaala Varmam

Sundi Kalam

Minvitti Varmam

Eyes

Puruva Varmam

Manthira Kalam

Natchathira Kalam

Outer canthus of the eye

Anan Kalam

Kambothrei Kalam

Face

Vaala Murthi Kalam

Urakka Kalam

Sandiyae Varmam

Ottu Varmam

Sanggethiri Kalam

Sumei Varmam

Hand Front

Soodathari Varmam

Manibandha Varmam

Location: Middle of the wrist joint (ventral aspect) Technique: Fix the middle of the thumb (palmar aspect) and give moderate pressure 3 times (Simultaneously the patient is asked to move his/her neck laterally, on the respective treatment side)

Kavuli Kalam

Head

Uche Varmam

Komdaei Kolli (Top Center of Head)

Patchi Ner Varmam (In line above Patchi Varmam)

Patchi Varmam

Pottu Varmam (In between 2 points at both directions)

Sirum Kolli

Siruthi Varmam

Pidari Varmam

Porrti Kalam

Mun Mudichu Varmam 10 irai above Mel adappan varmam Located just above the anterior hair line

Thalaipaagai varmam Comprises of 4 Varma points such as  Munswathi varmam –1  Pin Swathi varmam –1  Perichal varmam - 2 Situated around the anterior hair line 3. Raktha varmam 2 irai above paala varmam 2.5 fing

Raktha varmam 2 irai above paala varmam 2.5 finger breadth above midpoint of forehead

Poruthu varmam 2 finger breadth above patchi varmam Situated 2 finger breadth above patchi varmam

Karunai varmam 3 finger breadth above the eyes. Lateral to the forehead 3 Finger breadth above the midpoint of the pupil

Nettri varmam 2 finger breadth above thilartha varmam Situated in the midpoint of the forehead.

Nema varmam In-between two patchi varmam At the midpoint of the frontal bone 2 ½ finger breadth above the frontonasal suture.

Patchi varmam Adjacent sides of nema varmam Over the frontal bone 2 ½ finger breadth above the fronto nasal suture and ½ finger breadth lateral from the midline.

Pachi varmam ½ finger breadth below nema varmam. 1finger breadth above thilartha varmam At the middle of the lower part of the frontal bone.

Maangari varmam Present near eyes. Pachai varmathuku 1 irai pakkavaatil Situated in medial end of the eyebrows.

Puruva varmam Midpoint of eyebrows Midpoint of each eyebrows

Soothira varmam 1finger breadth above the outer canthus of the eye Anterio superior part of the temporal fossa.

Laadamoorthi varmam ½ irai above of thilartha varmam ½ irai above the galbella

Thilartha varmam In between two eyebrows ½ irai below the midpoint of eyebrows. Superior to nose exactly in the centre between two eyebrows. 1

Anga varmam Nearby manthira varmam. Present medial to the eyes. Inner canthus of the eye. Kanmani varmam Present in Kann karuvizhi. Situated at the pupil.

Kadaikann varmam 2 finger breadth above min vettikaalam. Just above the outer canthus of the eye. Kumbidu varmam 1 nelledai below thilarthavarmam ½ finger breadth below the glabella

Minvetti varmam ½ irai below thilartha varmam It is in relationship with olfactory bulb, Cribriform plate, olfactory nerve.

Paala varmam Above kannadi varmam At the midpoint of bridge of the nose

Soondigai varmam 1 irai nearby paala varmam Situated laterally on both sides of bridge of the nose Manthira varmam 2 finger breadth lateral to thilartha kaalam Situated 1 finger breadth below the pup

Natchathira varmam 1 irai below outer canthus of the eye Situated towards lateral end of the orbit of eyes in temporal region, where we get pulsation

Kannadi varmam Middle of the nasal bridge Situated in the middle of the nose 2 finger breadth below fronto nasal sinus

Mookusuzhi varmam 3 angulam below thilartha kalam 3finger breadth below the glabella on the bridge of the

Moorthivarm am 3 irai lateral to kaamboori varmam Situated on either sides of upper part of alar nasi of the nose

Kaamboori varmam 2 irai below natchathira kaalam Situated in the depression below the prominence of the zygomatic bone on a vertical line drawn from outer canthus of the eye.

Komberi varmam Tip of the nose Situated in the apex of the nose

Annaan varmam 1 irai below moorthi varmam 1.25 finger breadth below the alanasi situated on both sides

Pin vetti varmam 3 finger breadth below natchathira kaalam Situated 4 finger breadth inferolateral to glabella

Suzhimunai varmam Lower end of the nose Situated in upper part of the philtrum

Meladappu varmam Midpoint of the upper lips Situated at the midpoint of Cupid’s bow in vermilion border of the upper lip

Anna varmam Located at the palate (annam) of the mouth. This varmam is located internally. Situated in the palate of the mouth

Keeladappu varmam Midpoint of the lower lips Situated at the midpoint of vermilion border of the lower lip.

Urumi varmam In between keeladappu varmam and ottu varmam Situated centrally in the labio mental groove of the chin

Amirthalanthai varmam Present in between mandible and ear Situated in body of the mandible

Amirthalanthai varmam Present in between mandible and ear Situated in body of the mandible Ottuvarmam Midpoint of the chin Situated under the chin, below the mental protuberance Naadiadangal varmam 3 finger breadth Below the mandible Situated 3 finger breadth below the mental protuberance of the mandible.

Gandhi varmam 4 finger breadth above senni varmam Situated over the temples and at the border of the hair (scalp).

Senni varmam 4 finger breadth postero superiorly present above natchathira varmam Meeting point of sutures of temporal, frontal,and sphenoid bones – pterion

Mel poituvarmam 2 ½ finger breadth above sevi (poigai) varmam Situated at the place where temporal bone articulates with the parietal bone.

Kankalangi varman 2 finger breadth supero laterally present above the outer canthus of the eye Situated in the depression above the tips of the each eyebrows.

Poigai varmam 2 finger breadth above sevikuttri varmam. 4 finger breadth lateral to natchathira kaalam 8finger breadth lateral to thilartha varmam Situated In front of helix of the ear

Sevikuthi varmam 2 finger breadth below poigai varmam 4 finger breadth postero inferior to natchathira varmam Present front of tragus In the depression felt between the tragus and the mandibular joint when the mouth is slightly open

Sevithanddu varmam Tragus of the ear Tragus of the ear

Kaathadakki varmam Located behind the ear where ear gets contact with head Situated in the midpoint of posterior auricular sulcus

Aasamai varmam ½ irai below the tragus of the ear. Situated in the depression below the tragus of the ear

Kabala varmam 2 finger breadth lateral to alavukaamboori varmam. 3 finger breadth above kavala varmam. Situated at the plane of tragus medially towards face

Kurunthukutthi varmam It is located interally ( ullvarmam) 1 finger breadth below sevikuthi varmam. One finger breadth below the depression felt between the tragus and the mandibular joint when the mouth is slightly open.

Netti varmam 8 finger breadth below seerungolli varmam In the depression medial to the mastoid process between the origin of the trapezoid and sternomastoid muscles

Alavaadi varmam 2 finger breadth below sevikuthi varmam Immediately below the ear Situated lower end of the earlobe

Vila narambu varmam 1 ½ finger breadth lateral to alavaadi varmam In-between Sruthi varmam and urakka varmam Situated 1 ½ finger breadth lateral to the ear lobe

Kavala varmam 3 finger breadth below Kabala varmam 3 Finger breadth above urakka varmam. Above the mandible midpoint of the cheeks Located in cheeks, a depression above the mandible bone

Konasanni varmam 1finger breadth below alavaadi varmam Situated at the angle of the mandible

Kondaikolli varmam Present at the vertex of the head 8 finger breadth above thilartha varmam The bregma of the skull. The point of intersection of sagittal and coronal sutures.

Sunnambu varmam ½ finger breadth lateral to kondaikolli varmam on both sides Situated ½ finger breadth on both sides of bregma or vertex

Manjal varmam 1 finger breadth lateral to kondaikolli varmam on both sides Situated 1 finger breadth on both sides of bregma or vertex

Poruthu varmam At the intersection of two parietal bones in the skull ( sagittal sutures) Situated in the place where 2 parietals meets to form a sagittal suture.

Uruthira varmam 2 finger breadth behind kondaikolli varmam at the suture Situated 2 finger breadth behind the bregma or vertex

Sornavarmam ½ finger breadth lateral to uruthira kaalam Situated ½ finger breadth lateral to the uruthira kaalam

Kathirkaama varmam 2 finger breadth behind the poruthu varmam Situated on sagital suture 2 finger breadth behind sorna varmam

Pootellu varmam In the midpoint of connection of 5 sutures 5 joints of the head (Coronal sutures – 2, lambdoid sutures – 2, sagittal suture – 1)

Kandakkaala varmam 5 finger breadth behind the kondaikolli varmam On tracing the depression behind the kondaikolli in the second depression called second poigai. Here it is located Situated 5 finger breadth behind the bregma or vertex of the skull.

Anamigai varmam 5 finger breadth behind seerungolli varmam Situated 5 finger breadth behind the lambda of the skull

Sruthi varmam 2 finger breadth above porchaivarmam Situated in the lateral aspect of the lambda (5 finger breadth)

Porchaivarmam 2 finger breadth below Sruthi varmam 2 finger breadth below Sruthi varmam

Kuttri varmam 1 irai below porchai varmam 3 finger breadth lateral to the posterior aspect of the ear 3 finger breadth lateral to posterior auricular sulcus of the ear

Seerungolli varmam 1 jaan (12 finger breadth) behind the kondaikolli varmam 4 finger breadth above pidari varmam The lambda of the skull. The point of intersection of sagittal and lambdoid sutures.

Pin mudichu varmam 3 finger breadth above pidari varmam 3 finger breadth above the depression below the occipital protuberance

Pidari varmam 4 finger breadth below seerungollivarmam 7 finger breadth above

kilimegavarmam Situated at the nape of the neck, in the depression directly below the occipital protuberance.

Kondainarambu varmam 2 finger breadth lateral to pidarivarmam Situated at the semispinalis capitis Kaaya varmam 3 finger breadth lateral to pidarivarmam Situated lateral to semispinalis capitis

Mudi soodi adangal varmam Present next to kaayavarmam Situated laterally in the depression below the occipital protuberance. Next to kaaya varmam

Mundirukki varmam 6 finger breadth below keel adappa varmam 2 finger breadth above sanguthiri kaalam 2cm away from ottuvarmam.

Urakka varmam 3 finger breadth infero lateral to ottu varmam 6 finger breadth below keel adappu varmam Situated inferior to mandible near trachea.

Uthira varmam 6 finger breadth inferio lateral to keel adappu varmam Situated over the jugular vein. 4 finger breadth below the styloid process

Kokkivarmam 1 finger breadth above sanguthiri varmam Just above the Adams apple

Sangumudicu varmam 3 finger breadth above thummi varmam Situated at the Adams apple

Naakkuthalli varmam Total length of neck is about 7 finger breadth. It is located in the midpoint of the neck ½ finger breadth below sangumudichu varmam Situated in middle of the neck Kannuthalluvarm am 2 finger breadth lateral to naakkuthalli varmam Situated at the anterior border of the sternomastoid muscle

Thummivarmam 2 ½ finger breadth below naakkuthalli varmam 1 finger breadth above sumai varmam 1 finger breadth above supra sternal notch or jugular notch

Narambu varmam 1 finger breadth lateral to thummi varmam on both sides Middle one third of the carotid triangle. Border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Pingala varmam 3 ½ finger breadth lateral to sumai varmam Situated 3 ½ finger breadth lateral from suprasternal notch. At the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Vilangu varmam It is located just above the midpoint of the kaaraienbu ( clavicle) At the supra clavicular fossa.

Kuliyaanaivarmam Located at the depression below the lateral end of the kaaraienbu ( clavicle) Situated in the depression below the lateral end of the clavicle and humerus region.

Sumai varmam 4 finger breadth below the sanguthiri varmam. 1 finger breadth below thummi varmam. Located at the thondaikuzhi. Situated at the supra sternal notch or jugular notch

Pakkanadukku varmam Located in the lateral aspect of midpoint of the neck 5 finger breadth lateral to naakkuthalli varmam Situated in anterior border of trapezoid muscle

Kaakattai varmam 4 finger breadth above the midpoint of the vilangu varmam Situated on either side midway between the neck and the head of the arms and connect the glenoid cavity and the shoulder Midpoint of trapezoid muscle

Penkuzhi varmam 6 finger breadth above kilimega varmam Situated in-between the occipital bone and atlas vertebrae

Aga Purathaarai varmam 1 finger breadth lateral to pen kuzhi varmam Situated at the atlantooccipital joint

Suzhiyadi varmam 1 finger breadth below pidari varmam Situated in the atlanto axial joint

Peru narambu varmam 1 finger breadth lateral to suzhiyadi varmam Situated 1 finger breadth adjacent to atlantoaxial joint

Pin nadukku varmam 10 finger breadth lateral to munnaakkuthalli varmam 5 finger breadth lateral to pakkanadukku varmam Situated 5 finger breadth lateral to trapezius muscle.

Valaimudintha varmam 3 finger breadth below pen kolli varmam. 3finger breadth above c7 vertebra Kilimega varmam Located at the back of the neck in protuberance where neck meets the back. Situated at the 7th cervical vertibra

Ears

Sunambu Kalam

Poigai Kalam (Between the lobe)

Kutri Varmam (Tragus of the ear)

Sevi Kutri Kalm (Behind ear lobe)

Uthira Kalam

Hand

Kawali Kalam

Vedi pirigal Varmam (In between of knuckle bone)

Body Back

Chippi Varmam

Kaichulluki Varmam

Knee

Panchmuga Varmam

Location: Around the patella Technique: Place the tips of the thumbs along the upper border of the patella and glide over the borders and end at lower border.

Moottu Varmam

Location: Centre of popliteal fossa Technique: Place the tips of the middle three fingers over the point; press three times (in pumping motion)

Body Front

Kakkatai Kalam