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FEB

How have I survived the Ropes in Costa Rica?

16. February 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Amaya’s journey of learning Shibari in Costa Rica has been an intense path of personal growth and a confrontation with the country’s social realities. As a fat, pansexual woman, she has faced significant challenges in an environment often shaped by sexism and heteronormativity, where judgmental looks and comments are almost daily occurrences. For her, practicing Shibari has been both a journey of self-acceptance and empowerment and an act of resistance. Despite encountering hostility both online and in person, she has built a community around her that values respect and authenticity. This supportive network has allowed her to grow and explore Shibari on her own terms, grounded in her body and her desires.

 

Details:

Format: Talk/Discussion

Minimum Knowledge Level:

What to Bring:

Solo or Partnered: both

Class recording: Yes

This class will be recorded (only the facilitator, not the participants) and is available for ticket holders for 30 days after the event.

 

Facilitator

Amaya (she/her)

Amaya is a 41-year-old industrial engineer from Costa Rica. She first encountered the world of rope in 2020, but it wasn’t until 2022 that she began pursuing it in a more mindful way, seeking out safe and diverse spaces for learning. In 2024, she became part of the organizing team for Costa Rica’s first international rope gathering.

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