A monthly exploration of technique, aesthetics, and embodied experience in rope
Join us for our monthly Rope Study with Dasniya, an intermediate level rope study session that blends intuitive movement, systematic rope management, and deepened awareness of body handling and safety. Throughout the session, participants will have the opportunity to switch roles between tying and being tied—gaining a fuller understanding of restriction from both perspectives. Whether you are drawn to meditative ties, sensual exploration, or technical precision, this class offers a space to experience rope with curiosity and care.
In this intermediate technique class, we will explore the M-shape half-/suspension using a comfortable and sustainable hip harness. The open-legged position can allow for sex play but also transitions seamlessly into a hands-free hammock or an inverted posture, depending on individual experience levels. We will also cover different lock-off techniques for uplines, all with a sensual and patient mindset.
Dasniya’s approach to rope is deeply influenced by the Japanese Kinbaku masters Akira Naka and Kasumi Hourai, with whom she studied in both Europe and Japan. Further inspiration comes from the photographic work of Norio Sugiura and the legacy of Nureki Chimuo, key figures in shaping this style.
While this tying system is often regarded as advanced, it can be adapted and taught from the ground up with regular practice, attention to detail, and a strong focus on safety. The method combines structured forms, improvisational principles, and a sensitivity to restriction, allowing practitioners to refine their technique while developing intuitive flow.
Dasniya’s personal approach is also shaped by her dance training and Buddhist background. She views rigging through the lens of movement, listening mindfully to impulses and resonance, often creating a meditative and euphoric experience in rope.
Event Details
Date & Time: April 29th, 2025, 7 pm-9 pm CET (Berlin)
Format: hands-on rope lab
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: single-/double column tie, basic frictions, you need to be able to tie a box tie /TK, simple up-lines
What to Bring: comfortable clothes that are more tight fitting if possible, a set of 8 of your own ropes, safety equipment
Solo or Partnered: preferably partnered but you can also partner up in the class with other solo people or tie yourself (everyone needs a ticket)
Price: 25 Euros per person
Note:
The class starts at 7 pm sharp. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier so we can process your ticket and welcome you. Once the class has started we do not allow entry. You cannot transfer your ticket to another week. If you are not sure you can come, please purchase your ticket on the day as soon as you are absolutely sure you can make it.
If you know you will come to our open training or rope study more than just once, please ask for our discount card! (For every 5 classes, the 6th class is on us!)
Mandatory Covid-19 rules
Accessibility Note
The workshop is held in spoken English. German can also be provided. The space, KARA, is on the ground floor but has three steps to enter the house. A ramp for wheelchairs is available at all times. There is also a parking space available right in front of the door if needed. KARA has an accessible bathroom available. There are no thresholds in the entire house. The garden is only partially accessible at the moment. During the workshop, we will sit on the floor. Sitting in a chair can also be provided. Adaptations for physical needs will be shown and can also be provided upon request. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
Who is this event for?
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid,
Friends describe people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer safe(r) space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgment to and are respectful of everyone’s self-expression and do not assume presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people’s chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender-straight privileges.
Friends don’t have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
What else to know
Before purchasing a solidarity ticket, please check here if you are eligible for one.
