How can I learn Varmam?

If one needs to become a good varma asaan, he/she should have at least minimal knowledge of these arts:

Kalari / Kalaripayattu (Martial Arts)
Siddha Medicine.
Knowledge of Herbs.
Knowledge of Chanting Mantras.
Knowledge of Tantric practices.
Knowledge of Astrology.
Knowledge of Anga Sasthra.
Knowledge of Boomi Sasthra.

Is Varma Kalai real?

Varma Kalai (Tamil: varmakkalai, Malayalam and Sanskrit: marma-vidya, Sinhala: maru kalā, Telugu: marma-vidya kaḷa) is an Indian traditional art of vital points. It originated in present-day kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

Is Adimurai Recognised in India?

Adimurai is an Indian martial art originating in modern-day Kanyakumari, the southernmost region in India. It was traditionally practiced in the Kanyakumari district of modern-day Tamil Nadu as well as nearby areas in southeastern Kerala….Adimurai.

Adimurai mock combat
Also known as	Adithada
Meaning	Law of hitting

How many Varma points are there?

108 varma
But the most accepted and commonly used is 108 varma nilaigal (points). Siddha texts like ‘Varma kannadi’ and ‘Varma suthiram’ and many others have described in detail about these 108 vital points. Among the 108, 12 are major points which control the functions of the vital organs of the body.

What is Varma therapy?

‘Varmam’ is the branch of Siddha system of medicine which involves a special kind of therapy based on vital points called varma points present in the body. Though it is closely related to the ancient Dravidian martial art ‘varma kalai’, it was developed and used by Siddhars as a healing science.

How many types of Varma Kalai are there?

Varma Kalai has been classified into 4 types: A) Thodu Varmam: It has 96 vital points which are not deadly but can affect the victim by disabling the body, organ movements, and function. B) Padu Varmam: It has 12 vital points that are fatal and cause immediate and severe effects upon the victim.

What is Varmam therapy?

Is Varma treatment painful?

Varma points are points where the pranan, ie, vital energy of our body is concentrated (residing). The treatment is given for 45 d for once in 2 d for 15 min. The pain was assessed using visual analogue score before and after treatment. The pain was markedly reduced after treatment.

Is Adimurai the mother of martial arts?

Adimurai is the oldest and one of the most significant martial arts that is been practiced in ancient Tamilakam(present day Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Northern Province of Sri Lanka). It is considered as a Tamil martial arts.