• Dr. Swarupa Shyam Mane
• Dr. Nilesh Phule

The term "Marma" refers to vital points in the human body where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones, and joints intersect, and they are considered centers of vital energy (Prana). Marma points are sensitive areas on the body that can influence health and consciousness when stimulated, protected, or harmed. The body has 107 Marma points. Gulpha Marma is one of the vital marmas (energy points) in Ayurveda, located at the ankle region. The word "Gulpha" refers to the area of the ankle joint, which is a critical junction in the body for movement and structural stability. The Gulpha Marma and acupressure points in share similarities, as both systems recognize the ankle region as a significant energetic and functional junction in the body. Both systems focus on the flow of vital energy. Gulpha Marma governs prana (life force) in the lower limbs, ensuring mobility and balance. ankle acupressure points regulate qi (energy) flow through major meridians like the Kidney, Bladder, Gallbladder, and Spleen channels, influencing systemic health. Both practices use stimulation of these points/marmas for pain relief, enhancing blood and lymphatic flow in the lower limbs, restoring strength and flexibility in the ankle joint and supporting organs like the kidneys, spleen, and bladder, and improving energy levels.

Gulpha Marma, Marma, Accupressure, Vital Energy, Ayurveda

"RELATION BETWEEN GULPHA MARMA AND ACCUPRESSURE POINTS: A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.28-32, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGR06007.pdf

"RELATION BETWEEN GULPHA MARMA AND ACCUPRESSURE POINTS: A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. pp28-32, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGR06007.pdf