Cuddle Parties — founded in New York 20+ years ago. Fully platonic, tightly structured, the birthplace of the modern consent movement.
The Sacred Snuggle Lab — sensual, expressive, kinky-curious, consent-based. Bottoms stay on. The spectrum's sacred middle ground.
Temple Parties & adult play spaces — celebrating human sexuality in its fullest adult expression.
Asking for what you want with confidence and clarity — and making it feel natural.
Setting limits that feel empowering, not limiting — for you and others.
Handling rejection without taking it personally — a life-changing skill.
Sharing desires respectfully and honestly in any relationship context.
Recognizing consent signals and communicating your own clearly.
Touching, connecting, and playing in a judgment-free, supported environment.
Doors open for mingling and settling in. Light refreshments and community connection.
Opening circle with professional facilitation. Learn our 11 essential agreements. Practice consent communication tools.
Guided activities to build comfort and trust. Practice new skills in a supportive environment.
Apply what you've learned. Practice asking, receiving, and boundary-setting. Explore platonic touch, sensual connection, and kinky curiosity. Facilitators available throughout.
Reflection circle to process experiences. Share highlights and insights with the community.
Women seeking safe spaces to explore touch and sensuality
LGBTQ+ individuals looking for an inclusive, affirming community
Straight allies who want to practice consent and connection skills
Couples wanting to learn and grow together in community
Anyone curious about conscious touch and healthy boundary setting
Kinky-curious folks seeking judgment-free exploration
"I absolutely loved the connection exercises. This is truly a great place to make new friends and find meaningful connections. The atmosphere felt both safe and welcoming, and I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for authentic human connection."
"The communication skills I learned have actually helped transfer valuable skills to both my personal and professional life. It's amazing how much growth can happen in such a supportive environment."
"The platform they've created gives you a safe place to say yes to what you want and equally important, a safe place to say no. It's truly a place where boundaries are honored and respected."
"It's such a safe space to receive healthy touch, and I always leave feeling uplifted — even when I don't actively participate in every activity. The sense of community and acceptance is truly special."
"Being held by two caring people at the same time was absolutely magical! This is perfect for anyone wanting to test their edge around intimacy without feeling pressured to perform."
"I learned more about consent and communication in one night than in years of dating. The skills work everywhere — with partners, friends, even at work!"
"It's a high-level communication workshop that feels like a healing human connection event. I left feeling more connected to myself and others."
"The Sacred Snuggle Lab exceeded all my expectations! Shiva J's demonstration and instruction were perfect — he really knows how to create an engaging, comfortable environment."
"What a transformative experience! The Snuggle Party offered something I didn't even know I was missing — genuine human connection and the ability to practice healthy boundaries."
"The Sacred Snuggle completely changed my perspective on healthy touch and intimacy. This experience gave me tools and confidence I'll carry into all my relationships."
"I appreciated how personal and authentic everything felt rather than following a rigid script. It's wonderful to have a space where you can explore connection in such a guided and safe way."
"The Sacred Snuggle was a great way to meet, share, and connect with wonderful individuals. I left feeling more confident about expressing my needs and desires around touch and intimacy."
Shiva J has been devoted to transformational work for over seven years — helping individuals and couples elevate their lives through healing, connection, and growth. A skilled community builder and compassionate healer, he created The Sacred Snuggle Lab as an answer to a genuine gap in the conscious touch community.
A Queer Identified Gen X Cis Male, Shiva J deeply understands the importance of diversity and the urgent need for safe spaces — spaces that simply did not exist in his world growing up. Creating The Sacred Snuggle Lab is, in part, the space he always wished had existed for him. He brings that lived understanding to every gathering.
The Pink Zone — the sacred middle ground between the structure of Cuddle Parties and the freedom of Red Tantra events — needed a home. A space where people of all identities could explore the full spectrum of consensual human connection in a safe, facilitated, joyful environment. That space is The Sacred Snuggle Lab.
When he's not facilitating, you'll find him at ecstatic dance, drum circles, or on local trails with a dirty chai in hand.
Somatic Facilitator | Tantra Teacher | Relationship Coach
San Diego, CA · connect@theheartcenteredbeing.com