*There are one hundred and seven vital points called ''marma'' in the body which are junctures of body components and ''prana'' (life force) resides in them. Among the ten ''pranayatana'', three ''marma'' i.e., ''shira, hridaya'' and ''basti'' are important. | *There are one hundred and seven vital points called ''marma'' in the body which are junctures of body components and ''prana'' (life force) resides in them. Among the ten ''pranayatana'', three ''marma'' i.e., ''shira, hridaya'' and ''basti'' are important. |