Yoga Practice Video for Immunity and Lymphatic Flow

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There are many simple techniques you can use to support your immune system. Today I’ll focus on four primary pillars for basic immune health. You’ll also find a yoga practice designed to target your lymphatic system, skin, digestive system, and lungs. Watch and read below to learn more.

For more information on building immunity and resilience check out Resources for Resilience and the video Building Immune Strength.

Yoga Practice Video for Immunity

4 Pillars and Practices for Immunity

LYMPH and SKIN Your lymphatic system and lymph fluid helps to transport wastes and toxins out of your tissues and your body. To support your immune system you need to support your lymphatic system. Use the self massage instructions here to get your lymph flowing.

How to Dry Skin Brush

Dry brushing encourages better blood flow, supports cellular renewal, and aids in better elimination.

  • Find dry brushes in health food stores and some pharmacies.
  • Dry brush before you bathe. Focus on your inner legs and arms, low belly, armpits, and breast tissue.
  • Go in the same direction as your lymphatic system (from your feet and hands to your heart)
  • Use firm quick upward strokes towards your heart or small circular motions.
  • After dry brushing you could do a self massage with oil or bathe.

DIGESTION plays an important role in overall immunity. Did you know that 70-80% of your immune system is inside your digestive system? Make sure you eat healthy whole foods and fermented foods, and use the yoga postures in the video to move stagnant Qi in the colon. Learn more about supporting your digestion with this tip sheet.

LUNGS The respiratory tract and lungs are particularly vulnerable to attack by outside invaders. In Chinese Medicine, the Lung meridian runs from the upper chest along the inner arm. Learn about the Lung meridian here. In Chinese Medicine, the defensive immune Qi is called the Wei Qi. Learn more about the Wei Qi and how to protect it here.

Thank you for reading and practicing! Please let me know you enjoyed the practice by leaving a comment. I always love to hear from you. Until next time

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