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 …
The bad news… Unfortunately, the new arrangements for BOUND shibari night are not working out so we have had to make the sad decision to cancel this year’s planned events and have a re-think. As you know, we had to raise prices eventually as we were not covering the costs of bringing in international talent. …
BOUND shibari night is back on Friday 21 April with performances, tutorials and socialising created by Esinem, Nina Russ & MoSaru, in collaboration with the Flying Dutchman London. Performers BOUND – Friday 21, April 2017 Koikunawa (DE) Dark Shibari & Kitty Rea (RO) Nina Russ & Adreena Angela Like Butoh dance, shibari is finally emerging …
Here’s our latest tutorial: ‘Hishi patterns made easy’ Teaching the method, not just ties In this course, you will learn a versatile technique to create the iconic diamond (hishi) pattern that can be used on almost any part of the body. Most importantly, Nina explains how the pattern is formed and the rules involved …
I have been kindly allowed to reproduce this excellent article on shibari performance from Amekitsune’s blog which talks about reactions to performances and, in particular, from mainstream audiences. By the way, if you are already a performer, model or considering becoming one, ShibariClasses have started a new series just for you to help you on your …
I wrote some years ago ‘Bondage for people, not parcels’ for Rope, Bondage, and Power by Robert J. Rubel, Ph.D. and Lee Harrington to try to explain the psychology of bondage. I think it still stands up well today, in spite of the fact that the art of shibari is evolving exponentially in the west. Even five years is …