More Practical Striptease

Be thankful for one another

2009-11-09T12:25:00.000-08:00

I just wrote an article about the decline of divorce in our Country, and while I won't get into it again here, you can always read it if you get the chance.

What I do want to remind all of my sensual sisters of this fall is to express their gratitude for all things in their lives. I know with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we tend to forget to stop and appreciate things, until the moment before we dive into the Turkey dinner we worked so hard to prepare!

So, as you go about your days preparing for all the Holiday festivities, parties, and events, remember to appreciate every breath, every hug from the ones you love, every moment of chaos, every person who acknowledges you today. We sometimes forget that every single thing that happens to us each day is a blessing. We look at some things as though they are a curse, but even the nutty person who cuts you off on the freeway should remind you that you are alive, well, and full of wondrous energy.

Share that with your partner this month. Share a breath with them, linger your fingertips on their skin while you are driving, or give them a massage when they get home from work. Be grateful and give thanks for the people in your life who love and support you. Spoil yourself rotten and brush your hair a little longer, get a pedicure, or invite your friends over for some wine and girl talk, even though the house isn't clean.

Be Frightfully Sexy!

2009-10-07T10:48:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again when the leave fall from the trees, the weather turns cold, and we add more layers to keep us warm!

But it doesn't mean that we aren't still svelte and sexy underneath those big sweaters, bulky coats, and thermal underwear!

Make sure to stay in touch with you inner Sex Kitten and remember to move through your feminine center as you go throughout your day!

Whether you're at home baking pumpkin pie, or at work making copies, we all could use a little ego boost! Drag your toe as you walk over to the refrigerator, or the copy machine! Dip and sway a few times and move those luscious curves! (if you are at work, make sure to do it while nobody is looking, or in the ladies room! ...Unless, of course, you're looking for some extra attention!)

The best part about Halloween? We finally get to play dress up! It's the one night of the year that we can be whoever we want to be! Maybe you're dying to show off your dark side! Vamp it up girl! Or maybe you like to be in control... what better than a sexy cop outfit! Whatever your alter ego, it's anything goes one night each year, so take advantage of it, and go all out!

Need some fabulous shoes to rock that outfit? New styles are available!

The Surprise Striptease... tales from the front lines...

2009-07-14T16:41:00.000-07:00

This story was shared with me by a fabulous client, Laurie from Maine, who wanted to do a special striptease for her husband on a weekend trip alone! She allowed me to share, I thought it was funny, inspiring, and a candid look into the life of a woman turned stripper!

(The Striptease) was kind of funny. I put a blindfold on my husband and led him into the bedroom. I told him not to open his eyes until he heard the music. I had candles everywhere and the iPod was all set up and ready to go. I went into the bathroom with the remote control. Mind you I had been practicing every time my husband left the house for five weeks. The song I chose was Stripper Friends. I was ready. I took a deep breath and pressed play. Out comes Mama Mia. I screamed don't open your eyes. I ran to the Bose sound dock to fix it. My breathing blew out the candle and I couldn't see the songs on my iPod without my glasses. I had to find them to see what I did wrong. Okay, so I fix it. Back to the bathroom and I press play. Mama Mia again. I told him not to open his eyes. I'm pretty sure I saw him trying not to laugh. I fix the iPod again. Back to the bathroom. Now any self confidence I had was gone. I almost talked myself out of it. But...I worked way to hard to make this a special evening. So again I press play. Finally the right song starts. I was able to be "in the moment" which is very hard for me. I had fun. The look on his face was priceless. He was beyond surprised. Needless to say it was a very interesting and fun evening.

I really want to thank you for what you do. Your book is hysterical and so is your CD. You make it really fun. And you do it in such a way that makes every woman no matter size or shape feel sensual. I had lost some weight but was not where I wanted to be. At that moment it didn't matter. I was able to let go of my hang ups and feel sexy. My husband is wonderful and would think I was sexy even in a potato sack but what a rush when you feel it yourself.

Thanks for sharing Laurie! Enjoy the $10 Gift certificate to use on my website for letting me share your story!

The Body Shop-Hollywood Landmark re-opens... relief to local strippers!

2009-04-24T08:46:00.000-07:00

Watch the story here on KABC Los Angeles' local new station!

Miyoko Teaches Pole dancing to the women of Portland!

2009-04-20T23:30:00.000-07:00

Miyoko returns to the Portland Northwest Women's Show for the second year, and brings the power of striptease and pole dancing to the local women! Check out this clip of Good Morning Oregon where she shows the basic turn and how women can do little moves throughout the day at home to stay fit, connected to their femininity, and communicate with their partner!

Denise Richards Pole Dancing Episode

2008-07-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

I got the pleasure of teaching Denise Richards and her sister, and friends some pole dancing moves for her new reality show, It's Complicated on E! And while the lesson lasted almost an hour, it's but a short clip on her show. Oh well, atleast I can say I taught her pole dancing! :) Enjoy the clip! And if you want to host a romance or pole party contact me at PARTY GALS!

Women's Entertainment TV documentary

2008-02-13T09:26:00.000-08:00

I was so lucky to have the opportunity to be a part of the WETV Documentary series, Secret Lives of Women. Here's a small clip from the episode I was interviewed for. I'm amazed as a I look back at how little my kids were!

Spice up the Kitchen with a Sexy Striptease!

2008-01-21T12:02:00.000-08:00

And you thought the kitchen was just for cooking food! We all know that foods can be some of the most intense aphrodisiacs, but why waste an entire room for the sole purpose of nourishing our bellies? Man can not survive on bread alone!

Turn your kitchen into your own seductive stage! Toss the mop and gloves aside..... you're about to get naked!

Really, it's perfect! Usually kitchens are a square sized room, with more than one sturdy place to lean up against or hold onto! When performing a striptease, the ideal room would give you multiple places to stop and get frisky. I re-introduce you to your kitchen.

Imagine slowly walking toward him from inside the pantry, the only light coming from your oven, stove-top, or refrigerator (let's face it, we like it dark!) Picture your sheer slip showing off the silhouette of your legs and butt when you stand in front of your oven to smooth your hands over your hips, stomach and breasts (and I don't mean Teriyaki chicken).

Then you make your way over the refrigerator, back side up against the door, and slowly side down to the floor (remove kids artwork and alphabet magnets first). Crawl over to him on all fours and climb onto his lap for a tasting menu that'll blow his ahem, mind! Use a clean dish towel, eye mask, or blindfold to cover his eyes.

Have prepared all the decadent aphrodisiacs you can easily gather and begin to tempt his palate. Seduce him by feeding him different samples of foods, keeping in mind he's a grown-up man, not your 12 month old.

Once you've satisfied his hunger, take care of that animal urge!

Striptease myths uncovered

2007-10-24T11:05:00.000-07:00

Okay, so there's a lot of stuff surrounding Striptease these days. It's become a trendy way of exercising for women all around the world. And yet, there are many who still fear the word.

I was doing a book signing and workshop at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, when I realized that so many women are afraid of doing anything remotely close to a striptease. They immediately shunned away at the mere mention of the dance. I realized that the reason we are so confused by it are the unclear definitions of the word itself.

We are constantly exposed to the sexy new exercise craze, and of course the thousands of Gentlemen's clubs that blanket the country. But there is nothing else for us to draw any conclusions from. All we understand about this form of entertainment is what we assume from the people who represent it.

I am here to dispel the notion that it is merely a way to entertain a man, or a way to lose weight.

Striptease is a form of communication. Just as interpretive dance, striptease is a form of movement that expresses emotion. Performing an erotic dance really has nothing to do with losing weight or pleasing your partner. You may get the benefit of both, but the dance itself is not intended to do either.

As a former International Feature Entertainer (Stripper) I know the benefits of what happens when a woman performs a striptease. But what is not being explained in this new fad, is that the core of the dance is a conversation without words. What needs to be conveyed from the performer will be felt through her movement whether there is someone watching her or not.

The actual movements are liberating for the woman, as she is constantly taught to move against her bodies natural tendancies. She learns to hide her breasts and sinks her shoulders. She sucks in her gut instead of allowing it to relax, letting her hips guide her. She learns not to touch herself, as it would be naughty or inappropriate.

Learning to embrace her sensual side, a woman nurtures her feminine soul, and lets her instinct take control. She remembers how to walk in confidence, letting her center guide her movements. She easily glides her fingertips over her neck, arms, or stomach, without feeling guilt or self-doubt. And she finds that her body responds to touch. She feels beautiful and adored. She does not need the touch of someone else to gain the chemical reaction of happiness. The brain responds the same way if she is touching herself, or if a loved one caresses her face.