Cindy Luquin shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Cindy , thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
People often misunderstand my business because I focus on intimacy, relationships and healing, topics that are still taboo in many communities. They might assume it’s just about sex, or that it’s too provocative to be taken seriously in professional or educational spaces. But really, my work is about helping people reconnect with their bodies, their voice, and their power.
Especially as a queer Latina, I grew up in a culture where silence around these topics was the norm. I created the work I wish existed — spaces that feel safer, embodied and culturally rooted. Whether I’m guiding teens through breathwork in a school setting, leading somatic rituals at a retreat, or helping a client unlearn shame around their body, my goal is always the same: to bring people back to themselves.
Intimacy is more than sex — it’s presence, it’s self-trust, it’s the foundation for how we show up in the world. My business is about healing, yes — but more importantly, it’s about reclaiming joy and wholeness.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Cindy Luquin, a Somatic Meditation & Intimacy Educator rooted in Mayan body-based wisdom. My work blends mindfulness, somatic practices, and cultural storytelling to help people release stress, reconnect with their bodies, and deepen their capacity for joy and relationships.
I began working in school programming in 2008, and over the past 17 years I’ve seen how burnout and disconnection affect both students and staff. That’s why my focus is on creating spaces where people can rest, feel seen, and rebuild a sense of belonging—whether in a classroom, community center or retreat setting.
Right now, I’m leading weekly meditation classes here in Baltimore, guiding participants to regulate their nervous systems, quiet the mental noise, and leave feeling grounded and re-energized. My retreats and events offer the same benefits on a deeper scale—blending culture, community, and somatic practices so that healing feels not only accessible but rooted in who we are.
For me, this work isn’t just about wellness—it’s about transforming how we care for ourselves and each other.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I once believed that I had to hide parts of myself to be loved—that being queer in a conservative immigrant Latin home meant keeping my truth small and quiet. That belief was rooted in internalized shame, and it kept me from seeing the fullness of who I am. Over the years, I’ve let that go. Now, I know my authenticity is my strength, my culture is wide enough to hold all of me, and that love built on truth is far more powerful than love built on approval.
It’s this freedom that fuels my work today—creating spaces where others can show up fully as themselves, feel seen, and know they belong.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life was learning to quiet my voice. Growing up in environments where harmony was valued over honesty—and witnessing domestic violence—I learned early on that speaking up could lead to danger, conflict, or disappointment. So I held my thoughts, feelings, and needs inside. Over time, that silence became heavy—it separated me from my own power.
Healing has meant reclaiming my voice, not just as a tool for expression but as a way of honoring myself. Through somatic work, community dialogue, and creating spaces where vulnerability is met with care, I’ve learned to speak in a way that is both rooted and unapologetic. My voice is now my bridge—connecting my inner truth to the world and inviting others to do the same.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value I protect at all costs is communal care—a deeply collectivist value rooted in my upbringing. I grew up watching my family show up for neighbors, share what little they had, and make sure no one was left behind. That way of living taught me that healing isn’t just an individual journey—it’s something we do together.
In my work, I carry this forward by creating spaces where people can rest without guilt, be seen without judgment, and know they belong to a community that holds them. For me, this isn’t just tradition—it’s survival, and it’s the root of real, lasting change.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think people might see my legacy as just meditation classes, retreats, and moments of self-care. And yes, I love creating those experiences—but they’re only the surface. What drives me is much deeper: making sure people know they belong, that their voice matters, and that healing is possible in community.
That comes from my own life—growing up seeing both the harm silence can cause and the way collective care can help someone find their way back to themselves. Everything I create is meant to be a doorway, not a destination. What I hope people remember is that my work wasn’t just about helping people feel good in the moment—it was about leaving them with something they could carry forward and pass on.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelwithcindy/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyluquin/
