Marma Points
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Hridaya Marma

Center of the chest

Abdomen and chest

How to

Place your open palm or fingertips on the center of your chest, at the breastbone. Press gently and hold, breathing slowly and fully into the area beneath your hand.

Benefits

  • A traditional point associated with easing anxiety and emotion
  • A grounding gesture on its own, even without added pressure
  • A calm way to pause during a stressful moment

Practice

Hold gentle pressure for 45-60 seconds, breathing slowly and deeply.

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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.

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