We have just uploaded Part V in our ‘Suspension techniques’ series which is an in-dept tutorial for the yoko-zuri (side suspension). Yoko-zuri (side suspension) is one of the classic shibari suspension ties which is typically based on a 3-rope gote. It is undoubtedly a core tie which everyone should learn. It is the first suspension …
There’s an informative article about the preparation of Okinawa jute rope by Steamybedtime on their site which they wrote about after receiving some from ESINEM-Rope. It has an illustrated guide showing their first, and seemingly very successful, experiment in treating rope, plus links to my free video tutorial and a couple of other guides. There’s …
As you will know from an earlier post, I have been exploring ways of achieving deeper connection in shibari with Frank aka Bandit650, a tango teacher, and two students. Very recently, I was approached by another tango fanatic, Semreh, who lived in Argentina for 6 years immersed at a pro and grass-roots level. We had …
You might be forgiven for thinking the header image is Shredded Wheat (an English breakfast cereal) but we are actually getting close-up with rope. This is some of the latest batch of my Amanawa Linen Hemp photographed through a digital microscope at x 1,000 magnification! OK, I admit for most purposes getting this up close …
As you might know, I have long suspected there could be connections between tying, tango and tantra. The common elements of communication and passion have always been obvious as an observer. To me, those elements seem more relevant to shibari than, say the practical skills of somebody used to working with rope, e.g. sailors, rescue …
There’s 15% off all Tossa Lite jute shibari rope at ESINEM-Rope to launch a new addition to the range: Tossa Lite Natural. The promotion runs till the end of the year. The 15% coupon code (LITE2016) is for one use per customer, so fill your boots while you can! Tossa Lite Natural jute shibari rope came …
UPDATE: Now on-line here We will be uploading a new tutorial to ShibariClasses.com very soon. I have just finished the edit for ‘Introductory one-rope shibari techniques’. I’m sticking with ‘one-rope’ as there is endless argument over the Japanese terms. ‘Ippon nawa’ is the technically correct literal translation, although ‘ichinawa’, an incorrect translation, seems to have been coined …
This latest tutorial, shibari ‘Upper body ties made easy’, demonstrates and further explains ‘ingredients’ familiar from our other classes, e.g. ‘Tying techniques‘, through a variety of simple ‘recipes’. This brings a greater understanding of the engineering and associated aesthetics which develops your creativity safely. – Two M-shape arm ties – Two Teppo (rifle bearer) ties – …
In this first tutorial ‘No bar to shibari: Part I’ about tying the less abled, Cabi will share how he has worked with his partner, Kimokawaii, to overcome the challenges presented by a recent stroke. It affected one side of her body creating a range of other issues, e.g. increased pain, breathing difficulties, lack of movement …
UPDATE 1 Nov, 2016: Part I is now online here Shibari ‘Performance Techniques’, our latest course to be released in the next few days, is for everyone and is designed to improve your performance in both senses of the word. Whether you are on stage or tying your lover, firstly, is always a it performance …