CLASSIFICATION OF VARMAM POINTS

• Padu Varmam-12

• Thodu Varmam-96

are two key classifications for Varmam points stated in Siddha literature that has been firmly established and are regularly used. Thousands of Varmam points, on the other hand, are mentioned in numerous pieces of literature.

Varmam can also be divided into the following categories:

Padu Varmam	Major points (12)
Thodu Varmam	Minor points (96)
Thattu Varmam	Activating the Varmam point by tapping/slapping (8)
Pakka Varmam	Proximally located Varmam points
Inai Varmam	Paired Varmam points
Naal Varmam/ Natchathira Varmam	Varmam points related to 27 Stars
Ellidai Varmam	Points located in between the joints