Float Mode
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Float Mode

3:30 pm – 6:00 pm · LGBTQIA+ & Friends
IN-HOUSE

Quick Info

Where
garden
Format
workshop
Max. participants
as many as fit
Constellation
paired
Minimum knowledge
solid suspension skills
What to bring
at least 12 ropes (though 16 or more is recommended, regardless of length, older or shorter ropes can also be useful). 4 to 5 carabiners (especially helpful when working with larger-bodied partners), a tenugui or a piece of fabric measuring at least 30 × 90 cm
Accessibility notes
This class will try to be accessible to all bodies and needs.
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This workshop comes from a research project about tying people with larger body types.

It’s part of a broader reflection on how to make shibari more inclusive, with the goal of offering a floating experience that feels comfy and welcoming for everyone. We’ll start comfortably on the floor, using a freestyle approach to slowly build an organic, full-body support structure. The workshop is open to people tying who are just starting to work with suspension lines.

Workshop partner: Ceci Ferox

Facilitator

NIKOKBK (he/him)

NIKO, also known as NIKOKBK (he/him), is a rope artist based in Lyon, France. He began practicing Shibari seriously seven years ago, driven by a need for creative renewal. Over time, NIKO has drawn inspiration from various styles he encountered—not to fuse them, but to refine his own approach in search of efficiency and inclusivity, particularly in relation to diverse body types. His passion for s...

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