[header] How to hug yourself [title] Wrap your arms around yourself. [step] Bring your left arm across your chest and place your left hand on your right shoulder or upper arm. Bring your right arm across your chest, placing your hand on your left shoulder or upper arm. 
You can reverse the order, just find a position that's most comfortable for you. [substeps] If you prefer, you can also wrap your arms more around your midsection.