![]() ![]() Hold each pose for two to five minutes, breathing deeply from your diaphragm the entire time.ĭon’t wait until the first sign of sniffles to attempt this practice-by that point inversions could agitate both body and mind. In each pose, Little recommends resting your head on a support to allow your neck, throat, and tongue to relax fully, thereby encouraging the lymph to flow freely through the nose and throat. When you return to an upright position, gravity drains the lymph, sending it through your lymph nodes for cleansing. The movement of lymph is also affected by gravity, so any time your head is below your heart- for example, in Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) and Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)-lymph moves into the respiratory organs, where germs often enter the body. Physical exercise, such as yoga, is key for keeping lymph flowing. Unlike blood, which moves as a result of the heart pumping, lymph moves by muscular contractions. Tias Little, director of Prajna Yoga, believes a practice that includes supported and inverted poses increases circulation of lymph-a clear, watery fluid that moves through the body picking up bacteria and viruses and filtering them out via the lymph nodes. If you’d just as soon skip winter’s colds and flu this year, you may want to spend more time on your mat. ![]() To prime your body for winter health, try this gentle sequence designed to support the lymphatic system. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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