a lymph clearing practice that only takes 10 minutes!
Sometimes less is more… and it is always true when we’re exploring lymphatic drainage.
Since lymph nodes are located in the fascia close to the skin, a feather of a touch is often all we need to help clear out the fluids that carry out waste, including viruses, bacteria, allergens, and toxins, from our bodies.
I’d love to share with you a simple practice so you can experience the benefits of a lymph clearing practice at home.
You can do this 10-minute standing practice right out of bed, right now.
You don’t need any special props or equipment—you don’t even need a mat! You’ll just use your hands to gently sweep, pat, and massage the main lymphatic drainage points in a specific order to promote a clear passage out.
practice now: somatic yoga to stimulate your vagus nerve and cleanse your lymph
The guiding light of this practice is presence. The goal is not to “do more,” but to feel more, and soften into the body’s natural rhythm.
Three-part breathing to stimulate the diaphragm and lymphatic circulation
Reclined somatic movement to mobilize the fascial layers and gently awaken awareness
Gentle abdominal massage to support digestion and stimulate the vagus nerve
A restorative twist to invite the body into stillness and parasympathetic activation
Guided relaxation to allow the benefits of practice to settle deeply
the vagus nerve: your pathway to restoration
The vagus nerve is the main communicator of the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as your body’s built-in “rest and digest” response. It travels from the brainstem down through the heart, lungs, and into the digestive organs. Along the way, it collects messages from the body and relays them back UP to the brain.
When the vagus nerve is well-toned and supported, it becomes easier to shift out of stress and into calm. You may feel more emotionally regulated, less reactive, more connected.
the lympatic system: your internal cleansing network
Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump. It relies on movement, breath, and gentle touch to flow. Lymph carries immune cells, flushes out toxins, and plays a key role in reducing inflammation.
Here’s the powerful connection: Stimulating the vagus nerve enhances lymph flow, and healthy lymph flow supports vagal tone. Together, they form a feedback loop that keeps your nervous system more responsive, balanced, and supported.
loved this practice and ready to go deeper?
NEW! Somatic Yoga Series:
Stimulate Your Vagus, Clear Your Lymph
This workshop-style practice series offers 9.5 CEUs for yoga teachers and therapists.
Each week, you'll explore vagus-activating and lymph-clearing practices designed to support a balanced nervous system, enhance resilience, and optimize your body’s natural healing systems.
We’ll begin the series with a mini-workshop diving into the science behind the nervous system and lymphatic system, and wrap up with a mini-retreat to help integrate and embody all you've learned.
Join us through membership (it’s included!) or full-series registration.