Professional cuddlers get tips from 'The Cuddle Sutra'

February 13, 2016 at 12:00PM
"Spooning" From "The Cuddle Sutra" by Rob Grader Published by Sourcebooks, Inc. Illustration by Leela Corman
“Spooning” gives a warm, two-bugs-in-a-rug kind of feeling. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Many professional cuddlers tailor their services around a book called "The Cuddle Sutra." Written by Rob Grader and illustrated by Leela Corman, the book gives detailed descriptions of poses such as Cheek to Cheek, Come to Papa and Sardines.

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"Come To Papa" From "The Cuddle Sutra" by Rob Grader Published by Sourcebooks, Inc. Illustration by Leela Corman
“Come to Papa” is the classic, stay-snuggled-up-close-all-night-long cuddle. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
"Grandmother's House 2" From "The Cuddle Sutra" by Rob Grader Published by Sourcebooks, Inc. Illustration by Leela Corman
“Through the Woods” is calming and restful, just like grandma’s house. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
"The Cuddle Sutra" by Rob Grader
"The Cuddle Sutra" by Rob Grader (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
"9:30 p.m." From "The Cuddle Sutra" by Rob Grader Published by Sourcebooks, Inc.
Think of your bodies as the hands of a clock in the “9:30” position. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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