Learning to Ask for What You Want
“Giving yourself permission to love what you love, and dislike what you don’t is the first step in being empowered to creating those magic moment of bliss. Once you learn to accept your own authority over your experience, you’ll learn to trust your body more, and really tune into what it is that you actually want or don’t want.”
Stretch with Me: Adventures in Solo Cuddling (video)
I'm a big fan of stretching. It costs nothing yet has so many benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, stretching can improve your joint range of motion, athletic performance and decrease your risk of injury. But those benefits aren't why I like to stretch....
The Art of Giving Touch with True Generosity
On my better days, I like to think of myself as a generous person -- because I find pleasure in giving. Maybe you can relate to that. Have you felt that happy feeling that comes from being of service? I know that for me, for better or worse, there is a link between...
You Are Your Most Important Cuddle Buddy (video)
If you are familiar with what we do at Cuddle Sanctuary then you know that we help people connect with each other. And yet at the beginning of our workshops we often say that you are your first and most important cuddle buddy. What do we mean by that? One day, I was...
Start with Curiosity
Curiosity is low stakes. It’s open-ended and doesn’t demand commitment, only our openness to exploration and experimentation.
When you allow yourself to be curious, your inner child can come out to play. While you may find things that don’t jive with you, you’re also likely to find something you love
More Notes From an Anonymous Cuddle Client (Two Lives Touch at the Airport)
As you may know, I received a warm email from someone from Canada a few months ago. He had seen a video about our professional cuddling practice and wanted to reach out. He's a corporate guy and asked that his identify remain private. We'll call him Dave. Dave tells...
Professional Cuddling FAQ
Did you know that we call our Professional Cuddling service the “Affection Spa”? Have you been thinking about trying it out but you’re simply not sure what to expect?
You’re not alone. Professional Cuddling is a relatively new service, so most of the clients we see for the first time have never experienced it before. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ). Hopefully that will give you a better idea of what to expect, and helps you feel more prepared for your first session with us.
Five Caresses to Try With Your Cuddle Buddy (video)
At Cuddle Sanctuary, we believe that cuddling can include significantly more than just spooning. It can involve a myriad of ways to connect with a cuddle buddy. In this video, I explore four different ways to caress your cuddle buddy. In the text below, I provide a...
How to Get the Most Out of Cuddle Workshops
Cuddle workshops are a cornucopia of rich experiences. They can be connective, playful, contemplative, soothing, eye-opening, silly, meditative… sometimes all at the same time! I’ve attended well over 100 workshops, and no two events have been the same. Some have been...
How to Organize a Free Hugs Event (video)
The first time a put on a Free Hugs event I was terrified. Was I breaking the law? Would I get in trouble? In this blog, I’ll share with you my experience leading free hugs events and give you tips on how to do it yourself. But first, a video! Is It Legal? On the Free...