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📖 Protocol Overviews (All 7 Protocols)
🕐 Session Framework & Oil Guide
Four-Phase Session Framework
Phase 1 — Grounding
Open with Talahridaya (feet), Kshipra (toes). Full palm contact, warm sesame oil. Establish rhythmic breath. Duration: 5–8 min.
Phase 2 — Activation
Work protocol-specific marmas in anatomical sequence. Maintain continuous oil contact. Adjust pressure to tissue type. Duration: 15–25 min.
Phase 3 — Integration
Hridaya (heart center) hold for emotional processing. Sthapani (third eye) for mental settling. 4-7-8 breath integration. Duration: 5–8 min.
Phase 4 — Closing
Adhipati (crown) hold. Silent stillness. Gentle re-awakening sequence. Post-session hydration guidance. Duration: 3–5 min.
Touch Technique Guide
| Tissue Type | Touch Quality | Pressure Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mamsa (Muscle) | Broad palm, sustained circular | Moderate to firm |
| Snayu (Ligament) | Thumb pressure, linear strokes | Moderate, sustained |
| Sira (Blood Vessel) | Feather strokes, NO compression | Ultra-light only |
| Sandhi (Joint) | Circular mobilization with oil | Gentle, rhythmic |
| Dhamani (Artery) | Sustained center hold | Firm but careful |
| Asthi (Bone) | Deep thumb, structural | Firm, slow |
Dosha-Specific Oil Chart
| Dosha | Primary Oil | Temperature | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vata | Warm Sesame Oil / Mahanarayan | 38–42°C | Heavy, warming; calms movement |
| Pitta | Coconut Oil / Brahmi Oil | Room temp or cool | Cooling, soothing; reduces heat |
| Kapha | Mustard Oil / Trikatu Sesame | 40–44°C | Stimulating, warming; moves stagnation |
| Vata-Pitta | Sesame-Brahmi Blend | 3538°C | Moderately warming, calming |
| Vata-Kapha | Warm Sesame Oil | 38–40°C | Grounding and activating |
| Kapha-Pitta | Light Sesame / Sunflower | Room temp | Balanced, light application |
⚠️ Contraindications & Safety
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Pregnancy — especially Basti, Nabhi, Guda, and all abdominal/pelvic marmas
- Active infection, fever, or acute inflammation at the marma site
- Recent surgery (within 6 weeks) at or near the marma region
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or known blood clots — NO lower extremity work
- Fractures or acute injury at the marma site
- Skin conditions — open wounds, burns, rashes, or infectious skin lesions
- Cancer — do NOT apply direct pressure over known tumor sites
- Uncontrolled hypertension — avoid Matrika (carotid) points entirely
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS (Proceed with Extreme Caution)
- Anticoagulant therapy — reduce all pressure by 50%
- Osteoporosis — avoid deep bone (Asthi) marma pressure
- Epilepsy — avoid Adhipati and Sthapani without medical clearance
- Menstruation — modify abdominal protocol; omit Basti and Nabhi
- Elderly/frail clients — reduce duration and pressure globally
- Emotional trauma history — Hridaya work may trigger release; ensure consent
SADHYO PRANAHARA SAFETY PROTOCOL
- All points classified as Sadhyo Pranahara (immediately life-threatening in classical texts) require the highest level of practitioner skill and attention
- NEVER apply firm pressure to Matrika (carotid), Sringataka (palate), or Adhipati (crown)
- Hridaya (heart center): palm hold ONLY — no circular motion, no pressure
- Nabhi (navel): clockwise only; omit with abdominal surgery history
- Always obtain full informed consent before working Sadhyo Pranahara points
