with Stuart & Ena | This workshop will be taught in English
Aibunawa, the “caressing rope” of Yukimura Haruki, is a floor-based Shibari practice that allows for the exploration of sensuality and eroticism.
The class will explore how to move your partner—both physically and emotionally— using rope, fundamental Aibunawa techniques, and classic patterns.
Day one: Getting to Know You
Aisatsunawa; greeting rope—& Ipponnawa; one rope play.
On the first day, you will learn fundamental movements and body handling techniques while focusing on these floor-based practices using only one rope, with the intention of exploring how each partner in a tying pair is feeling, both physically and energetically.
When first sharing ropes with someone, these techniques aid in the discovery of likes and limitations while exploring closeness and intimacy. They also benefit established tying pairs, as a way of warming up at the start of a session, meeting each other energetically, and discovering where the session might lead next.
Day two: Going Deeper
On day two we will go deeper into play with pleasure, shame, and exposure together while practicing a few simple techniques and patterns for floor work and semi-suspension.
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Stuart started his journey into ropes in 2014 and spent several years studying with as many teachers as possible. In recent years he focused on Naka-style Semenawa, and later on Aibunawa, more commonly known as Yukimura-ryu. These days, he ties Aibunawa with one hand and Semenawa with the other, yet ties with both hands.
Ena Dahl is a sensuality and conscious kink educator, bodyworker, author, and rope switch. She’s been in ropes since 2019 and started tying shortly after. Aibunawa speaks to her innate sensuality and desire for deep, erotic connection and surrender in ropes.
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1-2 ropes on day one and 5-6 ropes on day two, 7-8m, preferably 5mm or less.
Wear something light, comfortable, and sensual. While this may not be comfortable in a workshop setting, clothing that allows for exposure of the person in ropes can enhance the experience for both participants.
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Participants (riggers) must be familiar with the single-column tie. Knowing basic frictions and suspension line lock-offs is beneficial as we will not be explaining this.
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160€ per couple for the entire weekend.