Touch those around you for deeper connections.

Tomorrow, Valentine's Day, I am hosting a massage workshop for couples in the Bay Area.  I teach many, many different types of classes and workshops but the couple's massage workshop is one of my favorites to do.

Touching another person indicates a level of intimacy that is true and deep.  When we touch another, we are moving into their personal space, physically connecting to that person.

In Hawai'i, we touch to heal, to share, and to connect.  Touch does not always need to be stimulating, it is an important way to become closer to those that we love.  When I moved to the mainland, I was shocked at how many people I encountered seemed almost afraid of intimate touch.  Human touch gives life.  All of our ancestors, since the beginning of time, have received comfort, warmth, and compassion through touch.

I love to teach massage to couples to see them connect and reach new levels of intimacy.  But even if you don't know how to give a full massage, I encourage you to touch those that you love.  Hold the hand of your children, rub the shoulders of a sibling or friend, share sensual touching with your partner.  When you touch those you love, you feel closer to those people.

Make an effort, connect to those around you.  Touching those you love in builds intimacy and strengthens your relationships.