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Agura & Transitions

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm CET · LGBTQIA+ & Friends

VIRTUAL

Quick Info

When:: 13. February 2026, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm CET
Format:: workshop
Who can join:: LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Constellation:: solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome
Minimum knowledge:: Both riggers and person being tied must be comfortable with suspension.
What to bring:: You can bring your ropes and safety equipment if you'd like to tie at the same time, but to get the most out of the class, I would recommend observing the proposed sequence first. Then, take advantage of the Q&A time to fully understand all the details. You'll always have the opportunity to experiment with the sequence after the class!
Recording:: This session will be recorded (only the facilitator, not the participants) and is available for ticket holders for 30 days after the event.
Questions:: Message us via info@karada-house.de
Add to calendar:: Google Calendar / iCal / .ics file

Tickets

If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option "solidarity" for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de.

In Japanese, “agura” refers to the cross-legged sitting position: on the floor, legs crossed, knees open, and the feet tucked under the thighs. By extension, we also use this term to name the shibari harness designed to tie someone in this posture. Especially interesting for its stability and versatility, this harness distributes the weight of the lower body effectively and opens up a rich playground for exploring openness, twisting, arching, and compression !

The class will begin with a clear breakdown of how to build a structured agura with 3 to 4 ropes.We will then look at the different ways to attach suspension lines to it, before offering a sequence of transitions and variations that encourage creativity and playful exploration around this iconic form.

Facilitator

Bänana (she/they)

Bänana, a ten-year bondage enthusiast, found her passion in shibari in 2017, drawn to its raw and authentic nature. As she has always been fascinated by the expression of emotions, shibari, and more specifically semenawa has opened up a new path of exploration to her. She began to follow Docvale’s teaching in November 2018, later partnering with him to co- manage Atelier Simonet in Paris until sum...

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Yankee (he/him)

Yankee’s interest in the beauty and technique of shibari began in early 2020. He played mainly with his main partner Helios, since then exploring both rigging and modeling.For 2 years, he explored a lot on his own and learned from the knowledge of a few close friends and videos. At the beginning of 2022, he started doing workshops and really appreciated Bänana’s style of ropes, which h...

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