![Page 1: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Arts Research Institute (ARI)Coimbatore, INDIA.
The Indian Medical Science ofThe Indian Medical Science of
Varmalogy
Place: New Delhi Date: 12th Dec 2010
![Page 2: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
• Registered public charitable trust.
• Formed in October 2005.
• Objective: To research and uncover the
knowledge of ancient indigenous hiddenknowledge of ancient indigenous hidden
Indian arts like varmam, kalari etc.
• Varmam treatment being given through
Thirumoolar Varmam Research and Therapy
Centre (TVRTC) (Unit of Arts Research
Institute) at Coimbatore & its 17 branches.www.ari.org.in 2
![Page 3: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
What is Varmam ?
� Varmam is the flow of vital energy in the body,
discovered and codified by Siddhas, holy men ofdiscovered and codified by Siddhas, holy men of
South India, similar to Rishis of the North.
� Energy junctions in the body are called varmam
points.
� Proper vibration or tuning of these vital points
(varmams) by experts promotes health.
www.ari.org.in 3
![Page 4: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
![Page 5: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
How many varmam points in the human body ?
�Varmam texts speak of nearly 8000 varmam
points.points.
�Till date, we have been able to locate roughly
2000 varmam points accurately.
www.ari.org.in 5
![Page 6: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
What is Medical Varmalogy ?
�Varmalogy is a systematic study of vital points (i.e. varmams) in the body.
�Each varmam has its own width, height, depth.
�Proper vibration or tuning of these vital points(varmams) by experts promotes health.
www.ari.org.in 6
![Page 7: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
What can Medical Varmalogy do ?
Medical varmalogy can be used to treat various
diseases like nerve disorders, internal organdiseases like nerve disorders, internal organ
disorders, arthritis, back pain, diabetes &
spinal problems and also bring about
improvements in patients with broad
spectrum disorders like autism, cerebral palsy,
etc.
www.ari.org.in 7
![Page 8: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
Varmam Tuning: How many applications possible?
Kai Paham (Which finger/Palm/Tool used) – 4 Nos.
Sei Paham (How finger/palm/tool used) – 12 Nos.Sei Paham (How finger/palm/tool used) – 12 Nos.
So every varmam point can be tuned in 48 differentways, to cure different diseases.
www.ari.org.in 8
![Page 9: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Using different portions of fingers…
9
![Page 10: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Different methods of application…
10
![Page 11: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
Varmam: Documented science or just folk art ?
� 120 detailed varmam texts under different titles, fromas early as 5th century A.D.
� Around 30,000 verses.
� Available as palm leaf / paper manuscripts.
� Enough material for 50 books containing 1000 pageseach.
www.ari.org.in 11
![Page 12: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
Special role of Varmam Masters (Guru / Aasaan): Bringing the ancient texts to life
�Guru clarifies location through touch-and-show.�Guru clarifies location through touch-and-show.
�Guru clarifies pressure through touch-and-show.
�Guru demonstrates different application methodsto treat different diseases.
www.ari.org.in 12
![Page 13: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Visionary behind ARI
Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil)
Associate Professor of Tamil,
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science,
www.ari.org.in
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
_______________________________________
Honorary Advisor & Varmam Researcher,
Arts Research Institute (ARI),
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
13
![Page 14: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
www.ari.org.in 14
Dr. Shunmugom (in glasses) teaching medical practitioners.
![Page 15: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil)
• Native of Kanyakumari District - a hub forvarmam treatment in Tamil Nadu.
• His first varmam teacher was his mother.• His first varmam teacher was his mother.
• Started learning varmam in 1978 – at age 16.
• Has learnt from nearly 70 varmam masters tilldate, is still learning.
www.ari.org.in 15
![Page 16: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil)
• His knowledge spreads to about 16 differentareas related to varmam science.
• E.g.– Anga Sasthra– Anga Sasthra– Thoni Sasthra– Jothisha Sasthra– Virucha Sasthra– Kuva Sasthra– Tantra Sasthra– And so on ...
www.ari.org.in 16
![Page 17: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil)
• Is well-versed in deciphering manuscripts.
• Was awarded Ph.D. from University of Kerala,Kariavattam for deciphering a 10th century manuscript.
• Has researched around 120 manuscripts related tovarmam.
• Has published more than 200 articles about varmam.
www.ari.org.in 17
![Page 18: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil)
• Has completed a UGC (University GrantsCommission)-funded Major Research Projecttitled ‘An Esoteric Art of Varmam and itsunification’.
• Has been nominated Varmam Trainer byDirectorate of Indian Medicine andHomoeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu andhas trained more than 860 medical officersworking in Tamil Nadu Government Hospitals andPrimary Health Centers.
www.ari.org.in 18
![Page 19: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil)
• Has served as resource person on varmam forReorientation Training (ROT) programs inGovernment Siddha Medical Colleges ofChennai and Thirunelveli.
• Has served as resource person on varmam forRefresher Course of Physical Educationconducted by UGC Staff Academic College,Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.
www.ari.org.in 19
![Page 20: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil)
• In 1996, began teaching varmam through the
gurukulam method.
• Evolved syllabus and began to teach through
classroom training method, to reach moreclassroom training method, to reach more
doctors and volunteers in the 21st century.
• Has trained nearly 1,000 doctors and 5,000
non-doctors till date.
www.ari.org.in 20
![Page 21: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy
Centre (TVRTC)
• Unit of Arts Research Institute.
• Currently running 18 Therapy Centres.– Tamil Nadu : 15
– New Delhi : 1
– Karnataka (Bangalore): 1– Karnataka (Bangalore): 1
– Andhra Pradesh (Chittore) : 1
• Head Office: Coimbatore.
• All centres function under the guidance of medicalprofessionals.
www.ari.org.in 21
![Page 22: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy
Centre (TVRTC)
�The underlying treatment philosophy isservice.
�Nominal monthly fees collected to pay formedical practitioners involved, maintenanceof patient records, etc.medical practitioners involved, maintenanceof patient records, etc.
�Patients have one doctor consultation & 8sittings of varmam treatment per month, atany of the 18 TVRTC centres.
www.ari.org.in 22
![Page 23: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy
Centre (TVRTC)
�In New Delhi, treatment is currently free.
With introduction of medical supervision,fees will have to be charged to coverexpenses in the future.
www.ari.org.in 23
![Page 24: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy
Centre (TVRTC)
�Doctors: 120 Nos.
�Doctors from various disciplines of medicine,namely Allopathy, Siddha, Ayurveda andHomeopathy.Homeopathy.
�Volunteers: 300 Nos.
�Number of patient visits: 20,000 per month (newand old).
www.ari.org.in 24
![Page 25: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Medical VarmalogyAn Indian Medical System
Unique features of Varmalogy
�Medicine-less treatment possible.
�Can also be used in conjunction in any other�Can also be used in conjunction in any othermedical treatment – allopathy, homeopathy, etc.
�No adverse effects or side effects.
�Low cost treatment.
www.ari.org.in 25
![Page 26: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
Our endeavour…
• British rule marked beginning of a dark period formedical varmalogy.
• No research or experience on medical varmalogy hasbeen documented for the past 200 years.
• We are working to create awareness about medicalvarmalogy – first among Indians, then among allcitizens of the world.
www.ari.org.in 26
![Page 27: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
�Creating awareness about varmam bypublishing quarterly magazine since Jan 2007.
�Conducting medical varmalogy training for�Conducting medical varmalogy training forboth medical professionals and non-medicalprofessionals.
�Varmalogy treatment to thousands of patientsthrough TVRTC branches.
www.ari.org.in 27
![Page 28: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
� Structured training programs for medicalprofessionals in practical varmalogy.
� Conducting training programs for medicalprofessionals to help them decipher medicalprofessionals to help them decipher medicalmanuscripts.
� To ensure medical varmalogy techniques are knownto medical practitioners from all streams ofmedicine.
www.ari.org.in 28
![Page 29: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
�In May 2008, conducted the first ‘National
Conference on Varmalogy – 2008’ in
Coimbatore.
�Attended by 480 medical professionals.�Attended by 480 medical professionals.
�Varmam-trained doctors presented papers on
results they had obtained by practicing
varmam to treat 10 major disorders, including
diabetes, slipped disc and cerebral palsy.
www.ari.org.in 29
![Page 30: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Varmam Therapy for Special Children
Our Experience
�We have been treating special children since
2005.2005.
�Around 300 special children are currently
under varmam therapy across our 18 centres.
www.ari.org.in 30
![Page 31: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Varmam Therapy for Special Children
Basic Treatment Protocol: How does it work?
�Protects brain cells.
�Helps develop brain cells.�Helps develop brain cells.
�Enhances distribution of brain energy through
the whole body.
�Most importantly, stimulates sensory and
motor divisions of the nervous system.
www.ari.org.in 31
![Page 32: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Varmam Therapy for Special Children
Basic Treatment Protocol
�Enhances oxygen inhalation and its
distribution through the body.distribution through the body.
�Strengthens internal organs (i.e. heart, lungs,
liver, gallbladder and spleen) in the body.
www.ari.org.in 32
![Page 33: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Varmam Therapy for Special Children
Additional Treatment Protocol
Tailored to suit each individual child:
E.g. If a child has problems with eyesight or
hearing, in addition to other development
problems, specific points are added to the
Basic Protocol to address these issues.
www.ari.org.in 33
![Page 34: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Varmam Therapy for Special Children
Our Experience…
� Parents report improvement in their child’s day-to-
day functioning to examining doctors.day functioning to examining doctors.
� Parents also report their own reduced daily stress,
as child becomes more independent.
� Lasting improvements are seen only in children who
get continuous treatment, typically, for at least a
year.
www.ari.org.in 34
![Page 35: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
Project Vathsalya Bhavam: Launched June 2010
�Free half-day training camps for parents and
caregivers of special children.caregivers of special children.
�The parents learn to apply the points that can
speed up recovery of their children.
�7 such camps completed, covering 146 special
children.
www.ari.org.in 35
![Page 36: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
Why Project Vathsalya Bhavam?
� Treatment given at therapy centers twice a week, so
8 sessions in a month.8 sessions in a month.
� Experience shows that once the Basic Protocol
begins to show results, typically after 6 months of
twice-a-week treatment, increasing frequency of
treatment can bring faster improvements.
www.ari.org.in 36
![Page 37: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
Why Project Vathsalya Bhavam ?
� If a parent is taught the specific points needed for
their child, they can apply the same twice a day, attheir child, they can apply the same twice a day, at
home. i.e. 60 sessions in a month at home.
� Twice a week expert treatment continues at center,
and child is assessed once a month by the doctor.
www.ari.org.in 37
![Page 38: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
Project Vathsalya Bhavam – Experience so far…
� Feedback from at least a section of the parents
involved in Project Vathsalya Bhavam is veryinvolved in Project Vathsalya Bhavam is very
encouraging.
� A parent’s loving touch seems to speed up progress
made through varmam treatment; energy seems to
respond rapidly to its own kind.
www.ari.org.in 38
![Page 39: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
Project Vathsalya Bhavam – How it works
�Only parents of children who receive regular
treatment at any TVRTC centers for at least 6treatment at any TVRTC centers for at least 6
months are selected.
�Children continue to be treated twice a week
at the center and monitored by the doctor.
www.ari.org.in 39
![Page 40: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Arts Research Institute
Project Vathsalya Bhavam
• For more information, please visit:
http://ari.org.in/research-projects/project-vathsalya-bhavam
www.ari.org.in 40
![Page 41: ARI - Introduction to Medical Varmalogy for Parents of Special Children](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022051413/5521b3e7497959b2608b46f9/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Thank You !
Visit us at:
Arts Research Institute
Visit us at:
www.ari.org.in
www.ari.org.in 41