Ayurvedic self-massage is a nice, nurturing ritual that helps foster self-love and appreciation. Here is a guided practice. Also known as Abhyanga, Ayurvedic self-massage is great in the morning, because it is particularly helpful for circulation & lymphatic drainage. Not only does it help lubricate the joints & muscles, but it is also assists the body’s natural detoxification process.

How to practice self-massage

There is no right or wrong way to do self-massage, but it is best to start with your head and end with your toes. Basically, we do circular motions on the joints and vigorously rub up and down between the joints.