Most of us carry stress in our neck, shoulders, and upper back—but instead of releasing it, we wait for our next massage appointment or ignore it altogether. The truth? Your body doesn’t need 60 minutes on a massage table to let go. In fact, it only takes 10 to 30 seconds of focused, intentional touch for your muscles to begin releasing.

Touch is powerful. And your hands hold the healing power you’ve never been taught to use. This week’s exercise invites you to give your body the luxury of auto-massage—a quick, potent self-care ritual that melts tension and reconnects you with your body.

You are your best medicine. You are your own therapist. Let your hands bring you back to ease.