Fascia Floss & Lymph Flow — 24 Minute Practice

Fascia Flossing is an engagement and elongation stretching method. Internally exfoliate your fascia (connective tissue) through pandiculation, meaning to contract and stay contracted as you elongate a certain area of the body. Through practice, the fascial fibers will begin to soften, warm up, and clear away stagnation in the area of focus. Fascia Flossing is a wonderful tool to help stimulate our lymph flow. To help promote health and wellness, we will practice activating the lymph nodes with a simple, hands-on massage. NOTE: If you are someone at risk for blood clots or if you are on hyperthyroid medication, please check with your doctor before doing lymphatic stimulation techniques.

To initiate your lymph stimulation activate at the: 

1. Terminus — base of the neck, above and below collarbones
2. Cervical nodes — sides of the neck
3. Auxiliary nodes — armpits
4. Abdominal — includes abdominal nodes and the cisterna chyli, a main lymph reservoir and conduit that transports both lymph and lipids
5. Inguinal — crease between the thighs and the torso
6. Popliteus nodes — knee pits

When performing lymph massage, small, sweeping movements or long pulls are great (rub, tap, gentle slaps, circular motions); you can use your hands, a lymph tool, or a dry brush for this technique. Rebound after massage + shake limbs. Any movement will help move fluids (walking, swimming, yoga etc.).

Fascia flossing and lymphatic stimulation information adapted from Bonnie Crotzer.

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