A few weeks back I had a message asking about doing a workshop in Peru. My interest was especially piqued when I discovered the location was Cuzco, not far from Machu Picchu which has been on my ‘bucket list’ forever. Nina and I agreed we had to make this happen, regardless of whether it was …
We are delighted to announce that the latest in ‘Shibari suspension techniques’, Hashira shibari, vertical beam suspension, tutorial, is now on-line. Part VII builds on the skills that you have gained in previous tutorials in the ‘Tying techniques’ series to learn how to tie a hashira shibari suspension, i.e. on a vertical beam or post. This …
Our Dublin workshop based on our ‘Tying techniques’ series is nearly upon us. There seems to have been a huge amount of interest but, given the Irish seem pretty laid back about things like pre-booking, we will know on the day. If all those who expressed an interest turn up, it could well be a …
We have been making some changes on Esinem websites. You have probably just seen the first change we have made, a new home page (above), which I hope you agree is a bit smarter than the old one. It’s all part of some updates we are doing to this site and also my rope sales …
We have been labouring away in the deepest recesses of the secret laboratories at Chez Esinem to develop the technology to help customers choose the right bondage rope for them. For too long, customers, especially newcomers, have been as spoiled for choice like a kiddy in a sweetie shop. So many ropes but what’s the …
We are giving away a FREE free shibari class! Yes, one month’s free tuition at ShibariClasses! Esinem and Nina Russ bring top quality teaching to you, anywhere, any time with inexpensive monthly access or, in this case, for absolutely nothing. Why this generosity? Well, we know the evidence will speak for itself and you will …
Bruce Esinem and Nina Russ will be presenting their shibari workshop in Dublin, ‘Tying Techniques’, on 5th August, based on the best-selling on-line ShibariClasses course of the same name. The aim is to develop your skills far beyond the ‘paint by numbers’ method of tying and to ensure you work efficiently, creatively and safely but, …
In ‘Suspension techniques’ Part VI, Nina introduces transitions using an impressive 360 degree suspension which she developed for a performance. In the example, she will guide you through a step-by-step tutorial of the core suspension,which simplifies it and makes it more accessible to both riggers and models. As some people, especially those with bad backs, could …
We have a new suspension tutorial coming soon to ShibariClasses to continue in our Suspension Techniques series. So far, we have produced five parts in this very detailed series, starting with the basics and going on to give a step-by-step guides to four different suspensions. In this sixth part, Nina will be teaching the sequence from …
I read a post in Rope Incidents on Fetlife entitled ‘Mainline rope break on deadlift’ (you need to be logged in as a member to see it) which prompted this heads-up. Fortunately, it didn’t involve the model being dropped but it could easily have ended in serious injury. These incidents are becoming far too common in shibari …