She embarked on her Shibari path motivated by the sheer beauty and pleasure it offers. Akhsa’s career as a Shibari artist, educator, and professional dominatrix is defined by her commitment to providing a safe and inclusive space for those seeking to explore their desires and embrace their true selves. She strives to break down stigmas around BDSM and Shibari in Indonesia and provide credible, affordable sources of education in a realm she sees as underserved. She does not see Shibari and BDSM as a “dark world.” Instead, her Shibari journey is a celebration of self-expression and a means to connect with others, with a focus on understanding and embracing authentic desires, the complexities of the human experience from the body to the mind and soul.