Add some spice (and a chair)! Learn to tie body parts together and to furniture using simple column ties and frictions. Includes classic positions like gyaku ebi (hogtie), kata-ashi (one leg up), and ebi (folded forward). Perfect for both play sessions and structural understanding. Rope Structures Take your fundamentals and start building stronger, more supportive...
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Rope Structures: Lower Body Ties
Futomomos, mermaids, and basket ties, oh my! Learn to safely and securely tie lower bodies with structure. Focus includes finding and adapting ties for different bodies and levels of flexibility. Tie yourself or with a partner in this technical class. Rope Structures Take your fundamentals and start building stronger, more supportive structures. We explore specific...
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Rope in the Air: Torsion
Let’s twist things up. Use your choice of chest harness with a half mermaid tie to create spiraling shapes in the air. Learn how to lift and lower into torsion safely while paying close attention to balance and body tension. You will learn about lifting vs. lowering into suspension in the process. Rope in the...
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Rope Fundamentals: First Frictions
This class introduces the key friction techniques that make your ties hold, lock, and flow. You’ll learn the difference between a counter tension and half hitch, how to secure with a Munter hitch, and what a hojo cuff is and why it’s so useful. These building blocks are essential for progressing into more complex harnesses...
This is our experimental shibari playground for all skill levels. Each month explores a new topic — from shame and semenawa to performance, advanced movement, or the mythical “3rd rope” in TKs. We rotate between two themes, always bringing new inspiration to your rope practice. Open to all levels with foundational knowledge. Bring your curiosity,...
Ditch the blueprints and get creative! This class invites you to experiment with pace, rhythm, mood, and spontaneity. We’ll explore improvisation techniques, play with one-rope ties, and get inspired by wrapping, unwrapping, and re-wrapping bodies in intuitive ways. Rope Fundamentals Start here if you’re new to rope, want a solid foundation of shibari skills, or...
In-House
Rope in the Air: Torsion
Let’s twist things up. Use your choice of chest harness with a half mermaid tie to create spiraling shapes in the air. Learn how to suspend in torsion safely while paying close attention to balance and body tension. You will learn about lifting vs. lowering into suspension in the process. Rope in the Air You’ve...
This is our experimental shibari playground for all skill levels. Each month explores a new topic — from shame and semenawa to performance, advanced movement, or the mythical “3rd rope” in TKs. We rotate between two themes, always bringing new inspiration to your rope practice. Open to all levels with foundational knowledge. Bring your curiosity,...