In this final stage, the students learn certain treatments based on the knowledge of the vital points in the body. Marma treatment identifies the vital points where suitable pressure may be applied through pressing or nudging to correct muscular, ligament, neurological, and bone-related ailments.
Marmas are the same vital points of the human body that form the basis of India’s ancient healing system, Ayurveda. Because of this advanced knowledge, Kalaripayattu practitioners are also skilled in traditional medicine and healing. Kalarippayattu identifies about 108 vital points in the human body. These techniques are taught only to promising, responsible, and ethical students, to prevent it being misused.
Kalari therapy is used for gaining body flexibility, agility, suppleness, and to cure orthopaedic deformities, injuries, rheumatoid disorders etc. This therapy is therefore immensely beneficial for individuals practicing various sports, martial arts students, dancers, choreographers, individuals with age-related bone/muscle/joint ailments etc.