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The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, vessels, and organs that help maintain fluid balance, defend against infections, and support overall immune function. It is a crucial part of both the circulatory and immune systems.

Lymphatic system malfunctions can lead to conditions like lymphedema (swelling due to fluid buildup), infections, or even immune disorders.

Yoga can stimulate the lymphatic system by detoxifying the body and supporting immunity. It can do this by Stimulating lymph flow to the lymphoid organs, including the skin, bone marrow, and the thymus. These organs make special immune system cells called lymphocytes. Other lymphoid organs include the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and certain tissues of mucous membrane layers in the body (for instance, in the bowels). The lymph system preserves bone marrow, detoxes the body, enlivens the skin, and expels wastes through the lungs.

Metaphysical Meaning of The Lymphatic System:

The lymphatic system represents our ability to ward off danger or protect ourselves from invasion emotionally.  This might mean different things to different people. You may hold beliefs stemming from your past that tell you that you are under attack or in danger, that there is always something to fear, or that you are quickly taken advantage of or “taken over” by situations occurring around you.  You may be unsure of who you can trust. Because of this, your body may need to always be at attention, on the defense, or on guard. We will bring these long-held beliefs and emotions to the forefront, reprogram them, and cultivate trust, safety, and joy. Here are some beliefs you may hold if you find your immune system is “low”. “There is always something to look out for”.

“I am not strong enough to withstand this”.

“As I age, I become weak.”

“I am not safe”.

“I am not protected”.

Remember, identifying these beliefs and their corresponding emotions is the first step toward healing!  We will move this energy through with our poses and exercises and then reprogram!

Yoga Poses:

Easy Pose: Cat Cow, Twists, Side Bends, and Neck Opening

Easy Pose: Forward Fold to Hip Lift:

Moving Spine Twists:

Kundalini Breathing: Arm Reaches, Twists and Lift and Lower Knees:

Tabletop, Cat Cow, Side Opening, Hip Opening, And Puppy Pose:

Skin Stimulation Exercise for Immunity and Warrior Poses for Bone Density:

Emotional Freedom Technique, or Tapping to Move Energy

EFT focuses on tapping the 12 meridian points of the body to relieve symptoms of a negative experience or emotion. EFT focuses on the meridians, or energy hot spots, to restore balance to your body’s energy. Restoring this energy balance is believed to relieve symptoms a negative experience or emotion may have caused. Based on Chinese medicine, meridian points are thought of as areas of the body energy flows through. These pathways help balance energy flow to maintain your health. Any imbalance can influence disease or sickness.

How to do it:

Identify your feelings or thoughts

Give it a rating: 1 being not very intense, 10 being very intense.

Tap each following point several times, moving down the body in this ascending order: over the eyebrow, side of the eye, under the nose, chin, across the collarbones and chest, under the arm. Finish by gripping the wrist.

Each time you do a “round,” tune in. What is the intensity now? It will go down with each round. Remember: you can do this exercise until the intense emotion is gone!

Mantras or New Beliefs:  

I am beginning to perceive a flame of safety and security emerging from deep within my belly.

This flame is becoming brighter and more expansive as I breathe life into it.

I allow this energy to completely immerse me and fortify all places within me that once felt weak or susceptible.

As I bask in this new energy, I feel comfortable relaxing and letting my guard down. 

It feels as though I am a caterpillar in a cocoon.

I am safe, warm, protected, and nurtured as I receive energy and healing.

I trust that I am safe in this moment and each moment.

I offer myself the love, acceptance, and approval I did not receive when I needed it in the past.

As I cultivate this new energy within me, my world will reflect it outside of myself.

Any sense of powerlessness has been replaced by empowerment and self-encouragement.

I am trusting more and more that I will always be protected.

All barriers to a life of peace and joy have been removed.

My intuition is my guide through life, and I can count on it.

I have firm boundaries, but I also trust that I can be flexible with them.

I am finding relief.  

I have softened into ease and flow.

I am beginning to feel optimistic and grateful.

I feel clear and confident in who I am becoming.

Trust has now replaced doubt.

My vitality has returned.

I am cared for and adored.

I am safe.

I am trusting.

I am open.

I am vital.

I am whole.

I am loved.