Marmaki Center, an ayurvedic center, is situated in an old palace building at
Shanghumugham beach facing the
Arabian Sea. It works with the basic principles of
marma shastra,
ayurveda, and reiki. The center has remedies for diseases such as obesity, skin care, beauty care hypertension, stroke, disc prolapses, motor neuron disease and multiple sclerosis. It offers a comprehensive range of specialized treatment methods including
udvarthanam,
njavarakizhi, pizhichil, sirovasthi, nasyam and
abhyangam. Classes for meditation, channeling of energy (prana) through the marma points, energy balancing and breathing techniques are also carried out.
Trivandrum International Airport is nearby. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, 7 km from the center, is the nearest railhead.