Visualization and Practice

One of my YMCA students, Debbie, came to class very excited. I asked her to share with the class what she told me. In essence she explained how lymphatic fluid does not move in the same manner as blood circulates in the body. But that the lymphatic fluid, which collects waste from the tissues, is pulled along by contractions of body muscles.

We examined a diagram of the lymphatic system in class the following week, and students noticed and commented on TCC moves and the points where these moves would help the lymphatic system do its job.

If you examine the abbreviated diagram [right], I think you too will see how the TCC movements impact the lymphatic system.

Now another visualization technique that motivated students to more practice: Remember how Justin has said that even just the Rocking Motion or yinning and yanging benefits the body? Another diagram students look at is a foot reflexes chart, as every organ, structure, gland has a reflex on the feet. Visualizing the soles of the feet helps students focus their attention on the “bubbling springs” when rocking and yinning and yanging. Again refer to an abbreviated diagram [left].

These two diagrams have promoted a lot more practice than my asking or reminding.