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![When most people hear the word “detox,” they think of cleaning up their diet, but another great way to rid your body of toxins is through exercise. And it’s not all about sweat: When you engage in physical activity, your circulation increases, which in turn activates your lymphatic system, a network of vessels that filter waste products out of the body.
Any type of exercise can spur this process, but yoga enhances it by incorporating folding and twisting movements, which gently massage your organs and increase blood flow, says yoga instructor Seane Corn. “The deeper you breathe, the more opportunity you have to release residual toxicity [as carbon dioxide],” says Corn.
She notes that while no single yoga pose will deliver magical detoxifying effects, a consistent yoga practice can powerfully support lymph-system activity.
In our April 2013 Learn This Skill, world-renowned yoga instructor Seane Corn offers advice on how to perform a twisting triangle.
Learn This Skill: Twisting Triangle](http://24.media.tumblr.com/e7de3a2ccd064d9dc97ac1df02b4e72a/tumblr_ml21gk7N8A1qc3mngo1_400.jpg)
When most people hear the word “detox,” they think of cleaning up their diet, but another great way to rid your body of toxins is through exercise. And it’s not all about sweat: When you engage in physical activity, your circulation increases, which in turn activates your lymphatic system, a network of vessels that filter waste products out of the body.
Any type of exercise can spur this process, but yoga enhances it by incorporating folding and twisting movements, which gently massage your organs and increase blood flow, says yoga instructor Seane Corn. “The deeper you breathe, the more opportunity you have to release residual toxicity [as carbon dioxide],” says Corn.
She notes that while no single yoga pose will deliver magical detoxifying effects, a consistent yoga practice can powerfully support lymph-system activity.
In our April 2013 Learn This Skill, world-renowned yoga instructor Seane Corn offers advice on how to perform a twisting triangle.
Learn This Skill: Twisting Triangle
In the third of our five-part series, we offer three efficient ways to get and stay organized from time management expert David Allen:
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Think yoga just “isn’t for you”? Not so. In this article, we explore four different types to help you choose the one that fits you best.
All processed foods are not created equal — especially those that claim to be healthy. Here’s what to watch out for on a product’s label and where to turn for better alternatives.
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New science shows that sleep is essential to our mental and physical health — and most of us aren’t getting enough.
Also, check out the great press that this article from our March 2013 issue has gotten from The Washington Post and Kelly Rips of Live! With Kelly and Michael.
Have a hard time stopping racing thoughts? Three experts offer tips for overcoming mental chaos and reclaiming a balanced brain.
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Giveaway ends April 30, 2013, and winners will be notified on May 1, 2013.