Anisha Durve, Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Ayurvedic Practitioner, holds a very unique perspective as an expert in the two most ancient health systems in the world: Ayurveda (originating in India) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this wide-ranging episode, Dr Anisha shares with us some key principles of medicine, like healing is inevitable- like nature, any blockage is temporary only as well as explaining the nut-and-bolt similarities and differences between the systems. Both are five elements, but different elements. Both utilize points of pressure to access and influence the body, mind and spirit, termed Marma in Ayurveda and acupoints in TCM. Here, we dive deeply to compare and contrast the systems in terms of number of points, how they are classified and some examples of their use. We end with a discussion about the role these behemoths can plan in modern medicine and how touch is the most ancient of all healing modalities. 

Further resources: 

https://www.marmatraining.com/

https://www.anisha.guru/

Book: Marma Points of Ayurveda by Anisha Durve: https://store.ayurveda.com/collections/books/products/marma-points-of-ayurveda-softcover-by-dr-vasant-lad

About Dr Anisha Durve: 

Anisha Durve is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayur-Yoga teacher, and meditation instructor with 20+ years experience. She is a 2001 graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute after spending 4 years training under Dr. Vasant Lad in New Mexico as well as his clinic in Pune, India.  She co-authored a clinical textbook on acupressure with Dr. Lad titled “Marma Points of Ayurveda."  and launched her own school- Marma Institute of Ayurvedic Acupressure to offer trainings for practitioners. Anisha launched one of the first Ayurvedic hospital programs in the U.S. in Cleveland, Ohio. She is also co-director for University of Miami’s acupuncture training program for physicians. She practices in Fort Lauderdale and Ohio currently. Visit her website at www.Anisha.Guru and www.MarmaTraining.com