Shibari, The Japanese Art of tying the human body with ropes is a profound exploration, a dance, a game, a scene, a moment in time to share a connection with another person in a unique and powerful way. The ropes become a conduit to self-awareness and empowerment, a journey that delves into the depths of our polarity, feminine and masculine, surrender and control, discomfort and pleasure, past and present. This exploration illuminates the dynamics within ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.

As your guide, I will lead you into a journey of the ropes. We will learn the basics of how to tie, how to move the ropes, and how to create aesthetically beautiful ties while learning how to convey a mood and emotion with your rope partner. The body responds to the compression, to the holding, to the nurturing embrace of the ropes, bringing a transcendent bliss. We will explore the range of sensations and provoke deep relaxation, excitement, desire, and joy. It will also show you the soft parts of you, your fears and your struggles. Within this container, you will be held. Everything is welcome as this is a space where we will lean into edges and make new discoveries of self.

 

LEARN:
-History of Shibari
-Basic Foundational Shibari Skills: Knots, Frictions, Tension, Lock-Offs, Closures and put all this together to build upper and lower body ties.
-Ties for the Upper and Lower Body
-Exploration of Control & Surrender. Embodiment of Roles: Top & Bottom.
-A solid foundation of Rope Communication: Boundaries, Consent, Safety, I.I.S.S.P.P. (a powerful acronym to help you articulate your desires, do's, & don'ts in a very detailed way)
-Star Check-in System, Communication Failures, Aftercare, and more! These skills will set the stage for the magic to take place by creating a safe space to explore. They are also profound for day to day life and building communication in intimate relationships.
-Polarity Exploration
-Itchinawa: One Rope Play (how to do wayyyy more with less)
-Creative Rope Play: Games, Skills, and Techniques to enhance play!
-Sensuality, Mood, Touch and Emotions in the ropes! Which will send you to the MOON!
-Learn How to Build a Session
-Elemental Connection: A Guided Sensory Journey
-How to hold space for Aftercare

 

 

Friday, June 26th: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Intro, History of Shibari & Learning Foundational Technical Shibari Skills

 

Saturday, June 27th: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Shibari Skills, Creative Rope Play, Games, Live Session/Performance

 

Sunday, June 28th: 12 - 4pm
Setting up a Play Space, Communication Tools for Boundaries/Desire
Guided Elemental Journey

 

 

EXPERIENCE:
In this class, you will learn both sides: Tying and being tied.
We will explore polarity and how to step into control with your empowered masculine energy (this is not gender! This is energy. Like Yang energy) and how to surrender more fully into your feminine energy (again not a gender, this is a symbolism of an embodiment of an energetic).

No previous experience is needed. Whether this is your very first time holding rope or you have some experience, this workshop is designed to meet you exactly where you are.

 

 

WHO:
This class is open to everyone. If you have a partner, sign up together. If you don't have a partner, bring a friend, a neighbor, an acquaintance, or someone new. No worries here. Otherwise, you will partner with another participant in the class who also signs up solo.
Everyone is welcome! LGBTQ+

 

 

ROPES:
There will be ropes available for class use. If you have your own, bring them! If you desire to have your own rope, there will be some available for purchase. I have 8m Jute Ropes that are Natural Color.

 

 

INVESTMENT:
3 Days of Shibari Workshops: 10 hours of Class
$350 per person

 

WHERE:
Full Circle Yoga, Salt Lake City
(no walk-ins accepted,  pre-book class)