Yoga for Immunity: Supporting Your Lymphatic System

Yoga for Immunity: Supporting Your Lymphatic System

As we head into the colder months in NYC, keeping your immune system strong is a top priority. While hand sanitizer and Vitamin C help, a regular practice at Yoga Tribe Brooklyn provides a powerful internal defense.

Pumping the Lymph

Unlike the circulatory system, which has the heart to pump blood, the lymphatic system (your body’s waste removal system) relies on muscle movement. The compression and stretching in the 26+2 series act as a manual pump for your lymph nodes, helping to move toxins out of your tissues and into the bloodstream for elimination.

Stress and the Immune Response

High cortisol (the stress hormone) suppresses the immune system. By using the heat and breath to down-regulate your nervous system, you are effectively "un-suppressing" your natural defenses. A relaxed body is a resilient body.

Build your internal fortress. Stay healthy this season with us at yogatribebrooklyn.com.