Self Hug: A Short Meditation For Calming The Nervous System

As mammals, we literally need touch for our health and sanity. Sadly, many of us in modern society feel touch-deprived. Luckily, we can give ourselves some of the touch that our nervous systems are thirsty for. Take three minutes, hug yourself, and see how you feel!

How was this practice for you? Let me know!

P.S. In this meditation, Emma says, “There aren’t too many people we’re allowed to hug,” because she recorded it at the height of the pandemic quarantine.

Reviews

Thank you for offering this clear explanation. Definitely helpful for anxiety and can be done anywhere without drawing attention to oneself. P.S. Just revisited this in Sept 2024 lots of people live on their own so this is still really relevant. Thank you again.