What’s the deal with Instagram influencers selling packages for trauma recovery through rope bondage sessions? Is it “okay” to call rope therapy? What’s the difference between therapy and therapeutic? Led by a licensed therapist and rope switch, Violet Bights, this evidence-based presentation and group discussion will explore all the current hot takes. Details: Format:...
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This workshop will be looking at how to make tying transitions on the floor seamless and fluid. we will go through step by step breakdown of the floor transitions and sequence. Details: Format: workshop & demo Minimum Knowledge Level: - What to Bring: ropes Solo or Partnered: any constellation Class recording: yes This class...
In this class, we will deconstruct the concept of intimacy and look for a new way of relating to each other with the help of ropes. Not the patterns and techniques are experimental but what they are used for is. Details: Format: discussion, lecture & demonstration Minimum Knowledge Level: - What to Bring: -...
Touch can be exciting, but also very grounding, creating opportunities for both coregulation and play. In this guided touch meditation, we will explore the landscapes of bodies through touch, keeping our eyes closed to explore new terrains. We will share touch in pairs or bigger constellations based on your wishes, and if at any point...
In the context of this workshop, sexual tension means approaching the eroticism of rope bondage without the expectation or goal of genital play or explicit sex. The content will focus on finding pleasure and sensuality in positions and touch, restriction and helplessness, and in looking and being looked at. We will play with exposure, a...
Benoît and Noémie will perform a scene including their favorite ingredients: laugh and struggle. A journey from a playful and dynamic harness building to a powerless and scary situation. With all of Benoît's abilities to play with rhythms and energies to create surprise and apprehension. For this queerope, we will experiment with music and video,...
This after-care session follows the tradition of the former Queerope conferences. After 5 days full of workshops, discussions, performances we offer this space for after-care. Let's talk about the things and emotions that came up for you. Let's reflect on the conference. Let's take this time to be together one last time before we go...
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...
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 time...
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! Note:...
How vocal is your sex? When it comes to using voice in erotic contexts, we are often stuck between the silence imposed by a culture of shame and the cliches imposed by normative pornography. In this workshop, we will work chorally towards more creative and playful uses of sounds and voices to connect to ourselves...