Yoga and Ayurveda therapy is arising, integrating their renewed mutual application using Yogic tools like asana according to ayurvedic guidelines a swell as applying Ayurvedic therapies to aid yogic healing. The use of pressure points, called marmas in sanskrit, is an important part of this yoga/Ayurveda interface. Sushruta defines Marma as a conglomeration of structures like Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi, and Sandhi. The author has furnished etymological derivation of the word Marma which also indicates the chances of death after infliction of it. The subject on Marma was well explained in terms of Prana and also from medical and surgical perspectives. In the context of Ayurveda, the Dhatu is interpreted as a substance which supports the Sharira (body), Manasa (psyche or mind), and Prana (elan vital or life). The author has explained in a lucid way the concept of Prana and the directional movement of Prana with illustration. This book is one of the few books prepared to make this subject easily accessible and readable for the general readers.

Bodhidharma Nair is an esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner and researcher focusing on Marma therapy and energy healing techniques in yoga. His research on Ayurvedic medicine and therapeutic applications has been published in Ayurveda journals, advancing holistic healthcare practices. His work bridges traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary healthcare approaches for holistic healing.