Shibari is a world of contradictions; fulfilling the needs of the bottom when engaging in a power dynamic as a top, playing with risk whilst also striving for safety, and even exploring the kindness within cruelty. Problems often arise when an imbalance occurs such as: playing too dangerously and you run the risk of permanent harm, yet playing too safe and left underwhelmed, or focusing too much on the needs of your partner that you lose touch with your own desires. Finding acceptance of these contradictions, and finding the sweet spot in between is where the fun really begins.
In my approach to practicing Shibari, I believe good rope comes from a careful balance of attention between the aesthetics, safety and play. It is natural to prioritise one of these criteria more than others, but striving to find a balance between these all is what drives me and constantly challenges me to improve my rope and give my partner an all encompassing experience.
In this 2 day workshop we will be exploring balance in the different aspects of Shibari; the physical application, communication, aesthetics and also in how we choose to approach our own practice within this diverse culture. Through exercises with rope, exercises without rope, group discussions and demonstrations these two days will be a comprehensive introduction to my style and approach to Shibari.
What topics will be covered
– The artistic and erotic
– Meeting the needs of both the one tied and the one tying
– Aesthetics and Safety
– The Physical and Emotional experience
– Harmonious Compositions
– Heritage and Innovation in the world of Shibari
– Practice and Play
– Mitigating risks when exploring limits
– Combining soft and hard skills
– distributing weight
Event Details
Date & Time: April 12 & 13, 2025, 10 am – 6.30 pm
Format: Workshop
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level:
– writing material for notes (preferably not with a phone)
– at least a year of experience practicing Shibari,
– prior experience with uplines for either partials and/or suspension (both models and riggers)
– Comfortable with exploring semenawa, sadism and edge play
What to Bring:
– Come with a partner who shares your curiosity and can treat this workshop as a shared experience of exploration from both sides of rope
– Honesty and self awareness towards your skill level and experience and limitations
– No switching is allowed. Please discuss ahead of time who will be taking the role a bottom or top.
– prepared to participate in. group discussions
– minimum 8 full length ropes (7-13m) and short pieces if you have
Solo or Partnered: partnered, this workshop does not allow switching
Ticket: Price is per pair, if you need payment in installments, please email 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.
Accommodation:
For people coming to this workshop from out of Berlin, we can offer you accommodation in our space (mattress, bed linens, cushions, bathroom, shower, and kitchen) in the common area. If you are interested, please message us at info@karada-house.de
Financial Aid:
If you need to pay in installments, please email us and we will figure something out together.
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 describes 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 acknowledgement 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 pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
