Hatha Yoga with Jane

09/03/2026

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The importance of Prayyahara 🧡☮️🧡

06/03/2026

Really excited to share practice as it’s been a while since my last retreat! 🤩

Tomorrow’s Spring 🌿 Detox yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️ Day Retreat Checklist:

Venue checks ☑️
Class planning ☑️
Soundbath check ☑️
Goody bags ☑️
Meal planning ☑️
Organic Food Shopping ☑️
Equipment/props ☑️
Now to turn this wholesome lot into something nourishing, healthy and detoxing ….
…..Sleeves rolled up and my apron is on woohoo! 🙌 👩‍🍳😁

23/02/2026

Interesting article 👇

🌿 The Mucus–Lymph Connection

Why Chronic Congestion Is Often an Inflammatory & Lymphatic Issue

Most people think mucus is simply a sinus problem.

A cold.
Allergies.
Weather changes.

But mucus is not random.
It is an immune response.

And the lymphatic system determines whether that response resolves — or lingers.

When we understand the relationship between inflammation, lymphatic load, and mucus production, chronic congestion begins to make sense.

🧬 What Is Mucus, Really?

Mucus is produced by specialised epithelial cells lining:

• The sinuses
• The respiratory tract
• The gut
• The reproductive tract

Its function is protective:

✔ Trap pathogens
✔ Bind toxins
✔ Capture particulate matter
✔ Protect epithelial surfaces
✔ Support immune defence

It contains water, mucins (gel-forming glycoproteins), immunoglobulins (especially IgA), antimicrobial peptides, and cellular debris.

Mucus is intelligent.

But it must move.

🌿 The Role of the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system:

• Drains excess interstitial fluid
• Clears inflammatory mediators
• Transports immune cells
• Removes cellular waste
• Supports gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT)

When inflammation rises in the body, lymphatic load increases.

If the lymphatic system cannot keep up with that increased demand, relative stagnation occurs.

And stagnant inflammatory signaling drives further mucus production.

🔄 The Physiological Sequence

Inflammation ↑
→ Increased lymphatic demand
→ Relative lymphatic congestion
→ Mucosal swelling
→ Mucus thickens

Inflamed tissue produces more mucus.

This is a protective mechanism — but when inflammation becomes chronic, so does congestion.

🦠 The Sinus–Lymph Relationship

The sinuses are richly supplied with lymphatic vessels.

When lymph drainage in the head and neck is sluggish, you may experience:

• Chronic sinus pressure
• Post-nasal drip
• Thick white or clear mucus
• Ear fullness
• Puffy under-eyes
• Facial swelling

This is often inflammatory congestion rather than infection.

Suppressing mucus does not solve the underlying issue.

Improving drainage does.

🧠 The Gut–Lymph–Mucus Axis

Approximately 70% of the immune system resides in the gut.

The gut lining produces mucus continuously to protect against:

• Food antigens
• Dysbiosis
• Toxins
• Pathogens

The gut’s immune network — known as GALT (Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue) — communicates directly with mesenteric lymphatic vessels.

When gut inflammation persists:

• Cytokines increase
• Histamine rises
• Lymphatic load increases
• Systemic mucus production may increase

This is why chronic mucus often improves when gut inflammation is addressed.

🌬 Why Breathwork Changes Mucus

The diaphragm is the primary mechanical pump for the thoracic duct — the largest lymphatic vessel in the body.

Deep diaphragmatic breathing:

• Enhances thoracic duct flow
• Improves vagal tone
• Reduces sympathetic dominance
• Assists inflammatory clearance

Some individuals notice temporary increases in mucus when starting breathwork.

This is not worsening.

It is drainage.

🧪 The Histamine Link

Inflammation activates mast cells.

Mast cells release histamine.

Histamine stimulates mucus-producing goblet cells.

If lymphatic clearance is impaired, histamine lingers — and mucus persists.

This is why chronic congestion often accompanies:

• Stress
• High-sugar diets
• Insulin resistance
• Poor sleep
• Chronic inflammation

Mucus is not the enemy.

It is a signal.

💧 Supporting Resolution

Instead of suppressing mucus, support the system:

• Diaphragmatic breathing
• Gentle lymphatic stimulation
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition
• Blood sugar stabilisation
• Gut repair
• Adequate hydration
• Stress regulation

When lymph flows and inflammation calms:

Mucus normalises.

✨ Final Understanding

Mucus is protective.
Inflammation increases its production.
The lymphatic system determines whether it clears.

Clear lymph.
Calm inflammation.
Mucus follows.

Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

17/02/2026

Today is Random Act of Kindness Day. To celebrate I’ve sent out some invitations to join me for a free Zoom Yin & Nidra class tonight at 7.45 to 9pm to some lucky yogis! Check your inbox to see if you’re invited! Hari Om 🙏

11/01/2026

Good News!
Magical Marrakesh Retreat May 2026 is fully booked!
However, I have two new exciting Retreat offerings to be released soon!
Watch this space 😍🕉️🧘🏻‍♀️🙏

31/12/2025

Wonderful Words from Donna Ashworth to consider as we move forward into 2026 🙏

On the stroke of midnight tonight, you can resolve to be better, if you like…
to be fitter,
to eat cleaner,
to work harder.

On the stroke of midnight tonight,
you can resolve to become a whole new you,
if you so choose.

Or, you can take a moment to acknowledge what you already are.
Because it’s a lot.
You are a lot.

And you deserve to be truly seen.

On the stroke of midnight tonight, perhaps you could congratulate yourself, for coping.
For breaking, again,
for rebuilding, again.

For catching the stones life has thrown at you,
and using them to build your castle that little bit more beautifully.

And if you have used those stones to block yourself in for the ‘heal’, perhaps you can realign them this year. Make a grander gate, not a higher wall.

You have endured, my friend.
Through times you thought unendurable. You did.

And I don’t see the need to resolve to become a whole new you,
when you are already so very much indeed.

Happy new year.

You made it.

Now let us face another 365 day-turn, arms wide…
accepting, embracing and ‘seeing’ one other,
for all we truly are…

breaks and all.

Donna Ashworth

02/11/2025

This was such an awesome experience I’ve already got my ticket for next year!

14/10/2025

There’s no place for ego on the yoga mat. Simples!

18/09/2025

I 🧡Chanting! Powerful positive energy is raised and negative energy is released. When we chant together we are united ! The heart opens and we feel the JOY! Go on! Try it and feel it! 🌟✨💫