Aloha everyone!
With social distancing becoming more widespread, travel restrictions being put into place, and community events being cancelled (amongst so many other measures), were facing a time of isolation that’s pretty unprecedented for most of us.
Isolation mixed with easy access to social media and the news can add fear that leads to anxiety, depression, and a sense of hopelessness.
I’m curious in this thread to know what you all think about pros offering virtual cuddles?
For instance, I can envision a session where we meet virtually and spend the hour sharing about life (with an intention not to go into fear-based talk) and doing practices that would connect us to our own bodies and to each other. This could look like me guiding us in a meditation for stress relief or letting go of fear, focused breathwork (using specific patterns of breathing and doing it simultaneously), eye gazing (yeah it’s totally possible to look into each other’s eyes virtually), and other connection practices.
It might seem unusual to some people to do a virtual cuddle, but to me it seems like it’s a safe and comfortable way to feel known, supported and loved.
I can see how some might use it exploitatively, and yet I think it could still be of benefit when used to promote connection, healing and intimacy.
I’m curious what other people would like to experience during a virtual cuddle and how many would be open to it?