Indian civilization is renowned for promoting holistic lifestyle practices that nurture environmental and genus-inclusive practices. Due to this non-anthropocentric philosophy of life ingrained in ancient Indian culture, traditional Indian medical knowledge systems are accommodative of healthy habits fostering mental and physical wellness. This article studies kalari marmachikitsa, an alternative treatment method anchored in traditional knowledge centring on the system of marmas as detailed in the ancient Indian medical text, Sushruta Samhita. The article explores the health benefits of this treatment and analyses this alternate treatment method as a sustainable and holistic wellness system using a qualitative study. It explores the themes of uniqueness, perception of side effects and reasons for preferring this treatment method. Through this interpretation of data, the study theorizes the aspects of sustainability rooted in kalari marmachikitsa, an indigenous healthcare knowledge system.
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