In the center of the chest, behind the sternum, is located the thymus, an endocrine gland. His name in Greek, thýmosmeans «vital energy.» It is the main organ of the lymphatic system and promotes the development of specific cells of the immune system, the T lymphocyteswhich are produced in the bone marrow and then mature there.

He immune system It monitors the body at all hours and, where it detects anomalies, sends white blood cells to defend us and restore tissue. The thymus commands these «maneuvers.» It was previously believed that it ceased to be relevant after adolescence, since its size grows in childhood and atrophies after puberty, but now it is known that it remains active, that it is a pillar of the immune system together with the adrenal glands and that It is related to the senses, consciousness and language.

In this video we show you a guided meditation to stimulate the thymus and improve defenses:

How stress affects the thymus

The process of recognizing and accepting components of the body and some external ones is called tolerance. This phenomenon has a genetic basis, but it is perfected in interaction with the environment. It is consolidated during the first six years of life, a crucial period for the development of the immune system, and occurs mainly in the thymus gland.

The thymus and its associated cells, T4 and T8 lymphocytes, interact with antigens in the body. The lymphocytes that are designed to combat these antigens are neutralized through an identification mechanism. However, since it is unlikely that all lymphocytes will be neutralized, additional lymphocytes are produced that are responsible for eliminating those that could be harmful

The thymus may be subject to imbalances that promote diseases. The strong influence of emotional states has been demonstrated. An intense negative emotional load can reduce your ability in half. It grows when we are happy and shrinks if we are stressed. The good news is that the thymus gland is also sensitive to images, colors, smells, tastes, gestures, touches, sounds, words and thoughts. Therefore, some exercises can help stimulate its functioning and, therefore, improve immunity. In this article we show you two methods to stimulate the thymus gland: the chest flower exercise and the touch exercise on the thymus gland.

Exercise to stimulate the thymus: flower in the chest

We can help keep the thymus active and balanced. A simple way is the following exercise. To do this, find a quiet, airy place and make yourself comfortable, sitting with your legs crossed, your back straight, and your hands in the center of your chest.

• Gently massage the center of your chest.
• Visualize there the bud of a flower that opens slowly as you receive its warm massage.
• With a loose fist tap the center of the chest gently. Continue visualizing the flower opening for a couple of minutes.

Tapping on the thymus gland

I also recommend, in the morning or at night, these routines:

• Standing, bend your knees slightly, spread your feet and place your weight on your toes (not your heel). Relax all your muscles.
• Tap the knuckles of one hand in the center of your chest: one strong, two weak and so on.
• With 20 touches in the morning and 20 at night It’s enough. Breathe calmly and feel the vibration