A lot of us see massage as an indulgence: something you book in as a treat for yourself. But what if we think of self massage as part of our self-care routine, one step we can take closer to self-love?
Try choosing your favourite body oil or maybe a Body Butter you haven’t tried yet. Choose a body butter that feels especially nourishing or one that has a relaxing or uplifting scent. You can practice doing long strokes up and down your arms and legs or even circular movements on your ear lobes. Did you know that massaging your earlobes by gently pulling and rubbing them stimulates the release of feel good endorphin hormones?
You can also try targeting painful spots. If your neck is feeling tight for example, start by lowering your shoulders and straightening your back. Gently move your fingers in circles along the tight areas and repeat in the opposite direction for a few minutes. Even massaging your feet can ease stress or give you an energy boost.
