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Strappado with Soptik & Sansei
with Soptik & Sansei
The arm-binder is an upper body harness that offers a lot of possibilities, but not many can use strappado to its full potential. It is often a challenge for many riggers to tie a safe or non collapsing arm-binder structure, especially when dealing with less flexible arms of their models.
Hashira Techniques Level 2: Flow and Transition
Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where we build upon the foundational skills acquired in the Introduction to Hashira class. This class delves deeper into the art of Hashira, emphasising full suspensions and inversions.
Bottoming for Semenawa
with Saara Rei
There are many workshops where the discussion and exercises focus on how the rigger can practice semenawa. In this workshop, the discussion and exercises focus on how the bottom can practice semenawa. We will combine somatic bodywork practices with practical, hands-on tying exercises, where the rigger and the bottom will work together to reach a "semenawa state of mind." While every exercise will focus on the experience of the bottom (with the aid of the rigger), there will still be a lot to learn for the rigger as well, as kinbaku is a practice of relating to and understanding each other - when one half grows, the whole will grow...
Body vs. Suspension Lines
with Mie Neko & Catherine
Most of the time, we use our suspension lines to pull or twist the body by going straight to our suspension point. In this workshop, we will explore the possibilities of creating interesting shapes and turns by using our suspension lines directly on the body to manipulate it. This technique not only results in visually captivating poses but also introduces a new, intense sensation on the body, opening up new possibilities for creative rope work.
Sensual Force
with Mie Neko & Catherine
The Sensual Force is a tying method that combines eroticism and sadism. How can we be sensual while incorporating pain and discomfort into our sessions? How do we balance eroticism and sadism? What does eroticism/sensuality mean to us in the context of shibari? We will answer all these questions and explore a wide range of emotions through multiple exercises in partial suspension and in the air on this topic. We will examine how riggers can create an environment where emotions have the space to evolve, and how models can achieve the right headspace to feel safe in their sexuality and eroticism. We gonna think beyond penetrative sex and medial representation of eroticism. The workshop will include ties suitable for sexual interaction, though no sexual interaction will take place. We will also incorporate elements of shame play and undressing.
Fun with (Half) Booty Basket
with Mie Neko & Catherine
Welcome to the "Fun with (Half) Booty Basket" workshop! In this session, we will deconstruct the booty and half booty basket ties to understand how to secure them in sustainable ways for our models in various positions and situations. We will explore these strong patterns and experiment with different shapes in the air. As we will be limiting the body's range of movement and applying compression, we will also examine techniques for effortlessly manipulating a body while it is tied. Get ready for some in-depth exploration of these patterns and fascinating integrations in our tying.
Introduction to Hashira: Techniques for Tying (in)to Upright Objects
with Ztella, Shirin & Aja
Tying to a hashira can be restricting like almost no other way of tying; when tied effectively, hashiras offer unparalleled opportunities for intimacy, dominance and eroticism.
Semenawa (level 2)
Approaching traditional Semenawa from a practical and theoretical point of view, understanding the fundamentals of body mechanics and the general principles of Japanese Aesthetics.
Introduction to Hashira: Techniques for Tying (in)to Upright Objects [SOLD OUT]
with Ztella & Aja
Tying to a hashira can be restricting like almost no other way of tying; when tied effectively, hashiras offer unparalleled opportunities for intimacy, dominance and eroticism.
Bamboo & Hashira
with Ztella
Expand your Hashira tying with this one-day, hands-on workshop where we integrate bamboo sticks into partial and full-suspension ties. Though both hashira and bamboos are inherently rigid, their combination introduces a surprising playfulness, with each element balancing and complementing the other's structure, allowing you to craft more creative and striking shapes.
Men in Rope
with Male Shibari and Cons
Join us for a weekend all about tying male bottoms!
TK Lab
with Gestalta & Asimira | This workshop will be taught in English
Unlock the beauty and potential of the Takate Kote, a timeless staple of Japanese-inspired rope bondage.
Performance Night: Kirigami & Tenshiko
Join us for this performance, q&a session, and open tying space.
Semenawa (level 1)
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Approaching traditional semenawa from a practical and theoretical point of view, understanding the iconic patterns of the style, and the philosophy behind them.
Armbinder
This workshop will approach the study of an armbinder (aka. strappado) from a practical and theoretical point of view, outlining its mechanical features.
Introduction to Suspension: Weekend Intensive
Join Gestalta for an immersive weekend workshop designed specifically for those ready to take their first steps in practicing shibari suspensions.
Introduction to Hashira: Techniques for Tying (in)to Upright Objects
with Ztella, Shirin & Aja
Tying to a hashira can be restricting like almost no other way of tying; when tied effectively, hashiras offer unparalleled opportunities for intimacy, dominance and eroticism.
Bamboo Fun (against all odds)
with RopuNawa & FreyaHellesdim
Tying bamboo onto the body can be a lot of fun, as it is restrictive even without a lot of rope or elaborate techniques. In this workshop, we will create simple and effective ties to hold the bamboo on the body, using it in a playful way to create shapes – with and around the bamboo.
We will explore options for tying the body into bamboo on the floor, in suspension, and also combining it with Hashira!
Let’s see if you make the bamboo your model’s friend or opponent...
Introduction to Suspension: Weekend Intensive
Join Gestalta for an immersive weekend workshop designed specifically for those ready to take their first steps in practicing shibari suspensions.
TK Lab
with Gestalta & Asimira | This workshop will be taught in English
Unlock the beauty and potential of the Takate Kote, a timeless staple of Japanese-inspired rope bondage.
The Art of Seduction in Ropes: Aibunawa Fundamentals
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.
Torsion & Backbends // Body Manipulation
"Someone who can tie a little but can move a body well will have a higher impact on their model than someone who can tie a lot but knows nothing about the body." This two-part workshop explores shaping the body on the floor and in the air.
Body Language in Rope: Workshop & Play Party
Workshop & Play Party!
Ron Hades invites you to rediscover the essence of rope bondage, focusing on the powerful language of the body.
The Atmosphere of Rope // An Expansive Space for Shibari Play
with hua hua
This two-day workshop series challenges and expands typical approaches of rope practice. Day 1 focuses on the subtle psychological realm and energetic exchange of tying, while Day 2 pushes beyond the typical top-down geometry of Shibari, extending the space of the tie into side points, multiple suspension points, and 3D composition.