About this eventThis class will begin with breath work and meditation, followed by opening the deep lymphatic system through gentle self-manual lymph drainage techniques. We will then move through a gentle yoga practice created to stimulate and open regional lymph nodes which will then move lymph into your deep lymphatic system. Clearing lymph pathways, improving lymph flow and immune function.
FAQ about this class What should I wear/bring to this class? Wear loose comfortable attire. Whatever you would feel comfortable wearing to a yoga class is suitable for this class. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
What is yoga for lymphatic flow? Unlike the circulatory system, which is driven by the pump of the heart, the lymphatic system depends on gravity as well as on tissues contracting to squeeze fluid through its vessels. This makes yoga poses like twists, forward folds, side bends, and inversions the perfect tools to boost lymph flow.
WHAT DOES THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM HAVE TO DO WITH YOGA? The lymphatic system is an open-ended system that stretches out all around the body - between blood vessels, ligaments, muscles and tendons. You guys, this stuff is EVERYWHERE. But, unlike the cardiovascular system which uses the heart, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump! So how does lymph move nutrients and pass messages about nasty bacteria around the body? It is entirely dependent on movement; specifically, the twist and pump of muscles as we contract and release them.
Yoga involves active movement across your whole body; twisting, stretching and toning muscles that gets your lymphatic system going. You can just imagine all the lymph cell watching you roll out your yoga mat and a call of excitement goes up as they wake up roll out of bed and get their dancing shoes on, ready to get moving?