How Do Marma Points in the Body Relate to Health and Healing - #2314

For the past few months, I've been experiencing a lot of tension and discomfort in my neck and shoulders. It feels like there's constant tightness, and no matter how much I stretch or do yoga, it doesn't seem to get any better. I also have been feeling a bit drained and stressed, and it’s starting to affect my sleep. A friend of mine suggested that I explore marma points in the body as a possible way to help relieve some of this tension and restore balance. I’ve heard a little about marma therapy and how it’s used in Ayurveda to stimulate specific points on the body that are believed to help with energy flow and healing. But I’m not really sure where to start or how it works. Do these marma points relate to my physical issues? I’m especially curious about whether they could help with the neck and shoulder pain I’ve been dealing with, or even stress and anxiety. From what I understand, there are certain areas on the body, like the neck and chest, that are linked to particular energy points, but I’m not sure which ones I should focus on or how to locate them. I also read that marma therapy involves gentle pressure or massage at these points, but does it require a trained practitioner, or can I try this at home? And if I do, are there any specific marma points that are more effective for managing stress or tension, especially around the shoulders and neck? I’d really appreciate any advice or tips on how to start using marma to help improve my symptoms. Could marma therapy be used alongside other treatments or practices, like yoga or meditation, to enhance their benefits? I’m wondering if integrating this into my daily routine could help me regain balance and feel less stressed overall. Any recommendations or insights about the marma points in the body and how they might relate to my condition would be much appreciated!