Self Massage For Self Love
Get Ready
Warm your room, put on some soothing music and get ready to relax and nurture your body and senses.
Set your space..
Whether you are starting the day with supporting the flow of lymph, nervous system balance and prana or relaxing at the end of a day, regular self massage is a beautiful way to keep your skin glowing and your body feeling supple and soft.
Each of us is unique, so our massages might use different oils, herbs, and touches. For instance, Vata types thrive with a warm sesame oil massage, while Pitta types might need coconut oil in the summer to avoid excess redness and heat.
The best times for a self-massage are in the morning before your shower or at bedtime. Always remember to empty your bladder first, and never massage right after a meal.
Warm your oil in an oil warmer or simply boil the kettle and sit your oil bottle in a cup of hot water to heat.
Put down a big towel, warm the room and put on some soothing music to enjoy the process.
The Steps
Self-massage is like a loving ritual for your body. Here are the 9 steps to follow:
Scalp
Feet
Lower limbs
Upper limbs
Back
Stomach
Upper torso
Neck
Face
If you can't do it all in one go, no worries! Just focus on a few areas and make time for a full session on another day. Head, feet, hands and navel are important places to incorporate.
Find a cozy, warm spot and lay down a big towel. Put on some soothing tunes to set the mood. Warm up your palms by rubbing them together – this charges them with energy.
Strokes to Remember:
Marma points and joints: Gentle circular motions with your fingers.
Hands and feet: Upward strokes towards your heart.
Neck and face: Gentle upward and sideways strokes.
Aim for a 15-20 minute session. If you're in a rush, you might choose to give some love to your head and face. If you have plenty of time enjoy for as long as feels good. Let the warm oil soothe you and connect you with your body.
Frequency:
Start with a full self-massage three times a week, then maintain it once a week. If you need more grounding, calm, and nourishment do it more often.
Skip Self-Massage If You Have:
Your period
Severe weakness
Extreme thinness
Constipation
Fever
Pregnancy
Heart issues
Intestinal ulcers
Step-by-Step Magic:
Head: Pour oil on the Brahama Randa point (middle of the scalp) and Shikha (crown point). Massage the oil in, focusing on these points. This helps with relaxation and tension headaches.
Feet: Give your feet some TLC. Focus on the arch, big toe, and each toe. Pay attention to Talahirdaya (heart point) and Kashipra (between the big and second toe).
Lower Limbs: Massage from ankles to knees and then to the groin, focusing on Lohitaksha (groin area).
Hands and Arms: Similar to feet. Massage from fingers to shoulders, focusing on Talahridya (middle of the palm) and Kashadra (underarm).
Back: Massage as much as you can reach, focusing on the lower back and up the spine.
Stomach: Focus on Nabhi (belly button area) with a gentle, clockwise massage.
Upper Chest: Focus on Agarpata (solar plexus), Hirdya (heart area), and Neela (throat area) to release emotional energy.
Neck and Face: Massage your neck upwards, focusing on Hanu (between chin and lower lip), and Sthapni (third eye).
Natural Face Lift: Once a week, massage the chin, mouth corners, nose points, cheekbones, eyebrows, temples, and third eye for that extra glow.
After completing your massage take a shower in warm (not hot) water and enjoy the feeling of silky smooth skin. 💛