They may also be the junctions between the physical, astral, and causal bodies. In short, they are points that have great importance to a person's body, mind and spirit. One hundred seven marma points exist on the body. This makes it much easier to remember and work with, compared with the thousands of points in Chinese acupuncture. The major points correspond to the major chakras on the body, while the minor points are found around the torso and limbs.
Many marma points are larger than acupuncture points.
Thus, they can be found more easily. Some modern authorities note that some of these practices are especially useful in healing serious mental disorders. However, other modern authorities believe they aggravate the condition. Therefore, persons who have very deep emotional problems may be advised by some practitioners to heal through herbs, aromas, and professional counseling first.