This might sound a little bit crazy, but do you recall Tarzan in The Jungle Book, pounding his chest? Doing this yourself can be a simple way to boost your energy and to feel good. When I’m feeling low on energy or a bit drained, I think of Tarzan and give it a try myself. It really helps me feel more energized immediately. Although it might work differently for everyone, but give it a go and see how it works for you.

How to do the Tarzan fist exercise?

From my experience you can do it in various ways. One is to use your fist and tap your sternum between and above your upper chest. Or even tap with both fists just like gorillas do it, maybe for about 10-15 seconds. Or another way is to just use your fingertips to tap up and down about 2-3 inches along your sternum. Do this once or twice a day.

How can this be explained?

The thymus gland is behind the top of your breastbone (sternum) and is responsible for producing mature white blood cells which fight the common cold as well as infections and serious diseases; it has a major impact on your immune system.

Performing the Tarzan fist or thymus thump helps to stimulate the thymus gland and keep this critical gland at peak performance.

It is said the thymus thump helps to release fear as well. Perhaps that’s why gorillas pound their chest, to show that they’re not afraid. I’m sure it also helps to increase strength and vitality.

It is also called Thymus Thump

The Thymus thump is a simple technique where you gently tap or thump on the area of your chest where the thymus gland is located, roughly in the center of your upper chest (sternum), just below the collarbone. It’s rooted in holistic and energy-healing practices and is believed to stimulate the thymus gland, which plays a role in immune function and energy regulation. The technique is often associated with practices like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or energy medicine. This is a whole other subject for another day.

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