“Tying slowly is a really great way for you to have enough space to observe each other really well.” --Hua Hua, Shibari Study Series “Slow the fuck down.” –Georg Barkas, numerous times at Karada House workshops Like exercising, tying slowly (at the proper moment) is a piece of advice offered by many of our favorite...
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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...
Let's make space to acknowledge the reality that most (if not all) of us may carry some histories and experiences of trauma in our bodies. When we play with the vulnerability and intimacy of kink and BDSM, we could come into contact with these realities. How do we take better care of ourselves and one...
This bi-weekly intermediate open rope training is directed at building on what has been taught in the Beginner Open Rope Training. Please note that the classes will be taught in different styles from this level onwards. Teacher: Ceci Ferox Style: Ceci's tying is best described as fusion-style with a deep understanding of different schools of...
Semenawa is a concept in Shibari that is often misunderstood. Semenawa is often translated as ‘torture’ rope, however, a more accurate term might be to describe it as ‘torment’. The intention is for both the rigger and model to be consciously exploring suffering through rope, however, what can make it difficult to grasp is whether...
Rope can be so much fun. But if you do not take of yourself and your partner(s) things can turn to shit pretty quickly. Time to pause and get some good and deep information about how to take care of your body when engaging in shibari. Addie, knowledgeable beyond belief (honestly, it's wild!), AND...
Join this workshop to learn different exercises for deepening your bottoming experiences and finding more nuance in your relationship yourself and your rigger. We will work with archetypes, activity/passivity, and headspace. Explore the nuances of tying dynamics to bring more intention into your rope bottoming. You will gain valuable tools to research and find a...
IT'S ROPE JAM TIME! Rope Jams are spaces to meet people who love to tie or be tied (or both) and/or bring your tying partner(s) to have a wonderful session together in a space with like-minded people. All roles, levels, styles, etc. are welcome. In the last hour of the jam, we will lower...
During this interactive workshop and discussion, Caritia poses a question that has been on (their) mind for a while, “How is love expressed?” And can a path to decolonizing kink practice be loving? Participants are not just invited but encouraged to explore ways their expressions show up to friends, intimates, and others. Caritia will encourage...
Let´s share and listen to what your pleasurable body has to say. Let´s take time and make space for sensing into your enjoyment. On the first day, there will be guided, self-touch-based exercises as well as structured writing and talking exercises in smaller groups to find words to talk about your body and sensations. On...
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...
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...