Tapping our Thymus Gland

The Thymus Gland and our Lymphatic System work to keep our immune system strong

Thymus Gland:Our  immune system  protects our body from disease , so it’s  important to build a strong immune system.Behind your sternum, or breastbone, sits the thymus gland, your immune system’s surveillance gland. It is part of the lymphatic immune system and one of the functions of the thymus is to process and mature T cells ( also known as killer cells) , the immune system’s  “soldiers”. Thumping, or tapping, your thymus gland stimulates your immune system, giving it a boost.

Thymus Tapping   Our  immune system  protects our body from disease , so it’s  important to build a strong immune system.Behind your sternum, or breastbone, sits the thymus gland, your immune system’s surveillance gland. It is part of the lymphatic immune system and one of the functions of the thymus is to process and mature T cells ( also known as killer cells) , the immune system’s  “soldiers”. Thumping, or tapping, your thymus gland stimulates your immune system, giving it a boost. Use thymus tapping to keep the gland active and boost your immune system.

• Stimulate energy
• Boost your immune system
• Increase your strength and vitality

Gently tapping on the thymus gland  creates vibrations that stimulate an increase in the maturation and release of white blood cells. Here’s how you do it: 

• Using your fingertips or side of your fist, tap up and down about 2-3 inches along your sternum, between and above your breasts.
• The thymus is located behind the third rib, but any vibrations along the length of the upper sternum will stimulate it.
• Do this for 15-20 seconds and continue to take regular slow breaths.
• Do 1-3 times a day or up to 4 during times of acute illness. It can be all you need to ward off a cold or illness as the thymus is stimulated to release all those infection fighting white blood cells. Resource for Thymus Tapping: (myremedy.co.nz)

PROPS: Ball, Blanket, Strap, Mat, Bolster, Hard Blocks

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Movement of Air & Ether is seen in the Fall. If you have these qualities in your body (Vata) balance

With grounding asanas. Less stimulation. 

"Stability is control in the presence of change” - Charlie Weingroff, PT.

OPENING/SEATED

Inward Breath

Legs out/ankles & wrists

Tap body/glands/lymph nodes

STANDING

Twist

Hip Circles

WALL

STANDING ON BLOCK

Leg Extensions to Side

Leg Extensions to Back

ON FLOOR

Knee Lifts

Knee Circles

Foot Kick

Heel/Toe

WALK AROUND ROOM

March

BACK

Savasana

Pelvic Tilt

Bridge/Leg Up

Windshield Wiper/Hold

Ball under Bum/Movement

BELLY

Frog w/Blanket: Slide Blanket

BACK

Savasana

Knee Sweep

Leg up/Strap if wish

Happy Baby

SAVASANA 

Supported 

SEATED

on Bolster or Block

Breath Work: 5-5-5

5 count inhale, 5 count hold, 5 count exhale

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Taking Care of Oneself

     Early morning brings a sense of solitude. I love this time of the morning.  I love the quietness of this most beautiful place.  With my ginger tea in hand I take myself outside to sit by the pond.  All is still. This magical place is asleep. The trees, with their colorful leaves were still. The pond's reflection was as smooth as glass. And, yet in the distance I could hear the faint sound of cows mooing, as if they were welcoming the new day. Memories flood in from my childhood when I would spend time at my grandparents farm.
     As the sun rises the earth awakens. As the sun rises I can hear the forest awaken. 
     As the sun rises the winds begin to pick up rustling the leaves on the trees. . As the sun rises I notice the dappled sunlight in the forest.  The birds begin their conversing. I see the squirrels running from tree to tree chasing each other like a game of tag.
    As the sun rises I feel its warmth on my face. And, I close my eyes and smile.
   I was going to write, "if possible", take some time for yourself. But, then I came to the realization that it should not be "if possible," it should be "take" some time for yourself.  Last weekend I took some time for myself @ The Christine Center outside of a small town in northern Wisconsin, Williard.  Accompanying me was a dear friend for many years and a fellow yoga teacher; who also found the need to get away, to refresh the mind and the body. We were excited to spend time practicing yoga, walking in the woods,  and encircling ourselves with others who too were looking for respite. The Christine Center was built in 1980 and is run by  a group Franciscan nuns. As the brochure states, "regardless of what you believe, it is a place that can renew you, even inspire you. A haven for the weary, a beacon for the searching, and a place where the fruits of the spirit can grow."  I would highly recommend this sanctuary.