Varmalogy
Varmalogy is a systematic study of vital points (varmams Varmam) on human body and also on animal bodies. The varmams are located on nerves, nerve joints, bones, muscles, ligaments and inner organs. Right or wrong vibration of the varmams will either promote or impair health. Varmams are rhythmically tuned by varma experts for curing various diseases like nerve disorders, arthritis, spinal pain, etc. Varmalogy is connected with various disciplines like Siddha medicine, Yoga, therapeutic massage, astrology, psychology, sociology, martial arts and others.
Nowadays, this art is practiced in one of two ways.
- Defense Varmalogy (Kalari / Kalaripayattu)
- Medical Varmalogy (Pressure points, Therapeutic Massage, Herbal Medicines)
Varmalogy is an indigenous Indian art. The original texts about varmalogy are found in Tamil and Malayalam languages in palm leaves and in paper manuscripts. The varmalogy manuscripts are available in more than eighty different titles.