Gentle Marma Therapy to Help Your Child Sleep Peacefully at Night

Getting children to sleep at the right time is one of the most common challenges faced by parents. Many little ones remain playful late into the night, especially if they have slept for long hours during the day or if they eagerly wait for bonding time with busy parents after work.






Even after switching off lights, turning off the TV, telling bedtime stories, or trying different sleep techniques, some children still resist sleep and prefer to play.


In such situations, gentle and calming Marma Chikitsa techniques can be very effective. By softly stimulating certain marma points, parents can guide their child into a state of relaxation and natural sleep.


Position of the Child


Seat yourself comfortably on the bed or floor.Place your child in a supine position (lying on the back) over your lap.The head should rest on your thighs, making it easy to access the head and face Marmas.

Key Marma Points for Better Sleep

Adhipati Marma – Located at the top of the head (crown region).
Shankha Marma – Located at the temples on both sides of the forehead.
Ājñā Chakra (Agna Marma) – Located between the eyebrows (the “third eye” region).
These points are well-known for calming the nervous system, soothing the mind, and promoting restful sleep.

Step-by-Step Marma Manipulation

1. Gentle Circling on Adhipati

Place your fingers above the crown of the child’s head.
Fondle the hair and scalp in gentle concentric circles, beginning at the center of Adhipati Marma and slowly expanding outward.

This circular movement creates a soothing sensation, much like the soft flashback spiral shown in old Hindi films.

Continue for a few moments until you feel the child relaxing.

2. Rhythmic Tapping from Temples to Ājñā

Place your index and middle fingers lightly on the Shankha Marma (temple region).

Start tapping gently in a rhythmic and alternating manner, moving along the natural curve of the eyebrows.

Continue until you reach the Ājñā Chakra marma point (between the eyebrows) and then return to the temples.

Repeat this motion slowly for a few cycles.
(Pressure tip: The amount of finger pressure should be as light as typing the keys 'O' and 'P' on a computer keyboard.)

3. Smooth Upward Stroking from Ājñā to Adhipati

Place your index, middle, and ring fingers closely together on the Ājñā point.

With no pressure, just maintaining soft skin contact, move your fingers upwards towards the Adhipati Marma.

Imagine the light movement used while guiding a computer mouse.

This gentle upward stroking gives a deeply calming effect, helping the child gradually slip into sleep.

Why This Works


These marma manipulations activate calming pathways in the nervous system, relieve restlessness, and balance energy in the head region. Just a few minutes of this technique, done with love and care, helps the child naturally feel drowsy and drift off into sleep.

Parent-Friendly Tips

Perform the steps slowly, without hurry, in a quiet and dim environment.
Maintain warmth and emotional bonding while doing the technique, as children sense security and comfort through touch.
These gentle manipulations are completely non-invasive and safe, making them an excellent bedtime habit for children who resist sleep.