THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM plays a significant role in our well-being. The more we learn about it, the more we can improve our health.
The Lymphatic System a network of tissues and organs that rid the body of toxins and waste. The primary function is to transport lymph fluid throughout the body. When this process is not running smoothly, issues can arise including Lymphoedema, Obesity, Crohn’s disease and several other disorders.
The Lymphatic System has several important responsibilities, including:
- Immune response
- Absorption of fats from the intestine
- The lymph nodes surveil the lymph flowing and produce cells and antibodies to protect the body from infection and disease
- The spleen and thymus are lymphatic organs that surveil the blood and identify and respond to pathogens and malignant cells
So, how does Kundalini Yoga support a healthy Lymphatic System? If you have attended a Kundalini Yoga Class you have no doubt experienced postures that have left you feeling muscles that you didn’t know that you had. Aside from building muscle, Kundalini Yoga does a fantastic job of stimulating the Lymphatic System. Unlike the circulatory system, which is powered by the pump of the heart, the Lymphatic System does not have a pump and relies on gravity and on tissues contracting to squeeze fluid through the vessels. This makes Kundalini Yoga postures like Spinal Twist, Arm Pumps, Spinal Flex, Forward Folds, Side Bends, and Leg Lifts the perfect tools to encourage lymphatic flow.
The great thing about Kundalini Yoga is that many of the postures can be practiced on your own at home. Adding them to your daily fitness routine will not only help keep you fit, they will also give your Lymphatic System a daily boost! Here are some videos of postures you can try at home.
If you haven’t already, give Kundalini Yoga a try. Your Lymphatic System will thank you!
