Join Gestalta to take your very first steps in learning Japanese-inspired rope bondage. This weekend intensive course is thoughtfully designed for absolute beginners, providing a comprehensive and supportive framework for learning shibari that goes beyond the scope of a short drop-in class. Gestalta will be your guide and teacher and will encourage you to develop...
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Welcome to the world of rope bondage, friend! It's wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of entry. This weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being tied. We...
There are a lot of words out there for gender, sex, and sexuality nowadays. It can feel frustrating or even hurtful when we don't know how to connect with our trans*, non-binary, or non-trans* partners about our desires - let's build our skills for more excellent kink, play, and sex as gender diverse individuals! Join...
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta's personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes, and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope. Each...
A rope hangout is an event where we learn from each other, peer-to-peer, get to know each other, and do rope in a relaxed atmosphere, regardless of experience level. You can hang out, have coffee, tea, or soft drinks and chat with people if you don't feel like tying. Being there is enough! ...
There are endless ways to tie someone, different combinations of rope, and kinky or non-kinky themes. In this workshop, we will explore domination and submission in the context of rope bondage. What kind of body positions and ties encourage submission? How do we use the rope and our bodies in a dominant way? How do...
Let's see what it is to receive the breaking of skin that is not connected to medical practice or injury. What can you discover about yourself when given the space and tools to explore needle play? This workshop is designed to bring participants back into connection with their bodies, understanding autonomy, body boundaries and body...
Impact play has many layers and dimensions and you will learn about all of them. This workshop is designed to give beginners a thorough and safe introduction to the thuddy and the stingy kinds of pain and the overall joy of impact play. People who have experience are also welcome to broaden their spectrum and...
Welcome to the world of rope bondage, friend! It's wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of entry. This weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being tied. We...
This bi-weekly open training is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being tied. Our open rope training for beginners is a continuous offer for anyone looking for a regular practice space to advance their skills. Each week...
Previously, we have been getting familiar with vulvas. Now it’s time for penises and pleasure! We will get nerdy about penises and explore their anatomy and origin. We will talk about expectations and scripts to overthrow penis myths. We will also find different techniques to give pleasure to penises and to get pleasure for yourself...
Use your body in a vastly different way. Restricted, restrained, maybe even tamed – our bodies are subdued to very strict rules and movements in our daily lives. Time to get primal and rough. Rough body play allows for more fighting, emotions, and a deeper exploration of power dynamics than play fights. Once a month...