This is a way to get out of your head and into your body. You can also do this during a challenging conversation or meeting or even while you are walking down the street. Sitting or standing, find an upright posture. Close your eyes and tune into the feeling of your natural breath coming in and out. Slowly begin to lengthen your inhalation and extend your exhalation, just a little bit at a time. When you breathe in, imagine all the scattered parts of your mind collecting together in one spot at the edge of your nostrils. As you exhale, let that soft ball of energy drop down into your body, giv ..read more

Sit comfortably. Place your palms on the center of your chest. Close your eyes. Take a few moments to feel your natural breathing and the feeling of your hands on your body. Then say each of these expressions of loving-kindness toward yourself: May I be happy. May I be healthy. May I be safe. May I live with ease. After you recite each of these, notice what comes up in your mind. Whatever you notice is fine and interesting. This is another way of getting familiar with yourself, but it doesn’t mean every thought is true. If you get way off-track, repeat the phrase. After noticing what comes up ..read more

In this exercise, you are using your own hands to weight your body, which helps reduce anxiety and create a sense of calmness and stability. Standing up or sitting in a chair, begin to gently rock side to side. Eventually let your weight settle firmly and evenly on your two feet. Place your right hand on your belly and left hand on the centre of your chest. Tune in to the feeling of your breath, the sensation of warmth from your hand, and the strength and softness of your body. Take a few breaths between each of the following movements: place your right hand on your forehead, your left hand o ..read more

Q & A 1. How long have you been doing this job for? What lead you to this profession? I began my cuddle career three years ago when I first came across the concept of cuddle therapy by US professionals. It felt like it wasn’t just a coincidence as I had often been thinking about how helpful it would be to have such a type of a human-oriented and practical therapy to help people feel less isolated, anxious and disconnected from touch - especially, in today’s world, where we have all experienced the negative effects of information overload among many other problems that are constantly on th ..read more

Hi everyone! This post is a small update about the latest upcoming projects and events. Touch project is a new venture that starts on Sunday afternoon on the 29th of August and runs on a monthly basis. Touch Project is bringing the leading platonic touch teachers together to collaborate in research to educate and scientifically prove the wellbeing benefits of safe nurturing platonic touch. It's a workshop that provides a safe platform for all cuddle and touch enthusiasts. Similarly to cuddle parties, during three hours experience you will get to practise communication and boundaries; compassi ..read more

We are delighted to share the next instalment of our practitioner interview series with Kristiina, who also worked as a carer, prior to becoming a cuddle therapist. Kristiina speaks about how caring work and cuddle therapy share certain similarities, the impact of her first ever cuddle session, and provides advice for those wishing to become a cuddle therapist. You used to work before as a care worker. In what ways do you think caring has helped you to work as a cuddle practitioner? Are there any similarities between those roles? Both professions - being a carer and a cuddler - focus on worki ..read more