Shibari SESSIONS
I offer private shibari sessions, providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals who wish to experience being tied.
I offer these sessions for the following purposes:
Introduction to Shibari: If you are new to shibari and want to experience your first ties in a safe(r) environment, I can guide and support you throughout the session. As an experienced facilitator, I am here to answer any questions you may have and adapt to your specific needs.
Playful Exploration and Connection: Whether you're interested in the experience of being tied for play, or finding new ways to connect with your body, emotions, or other people, I can facilitate a session that helps you explore this.
Students: People who are in the process of learning to tie for themselves often find it useful to experience being tied by an experienced practitioner to help them understand the nuances of rope from the inside, and to help them empathise with the people they tie. I am happy to facilitate these sessions.
Shibari has the potential to provide calming effects, reduce anxiety, relieve stress, help an individual to learn to establish boundaries, or address other personal issues. While I'm more than happy to facilitate these aspects, it's important to note that I am NOT a therapist, and I would caution against anyone claiming to offer shibari sessions as a "healing" or "therapeutic" tool. I am always happy to provide a nurturing space for aftercare, in the form of tea and conversation, but it's important to acknowledge that I am not qualified to offer therapy beyond this point.
my rope experience
I have accumulated 16 years of experience both as a person being tied and as a person tying. This background allows me to empathise with the experience of the person I am tying. I possess good physical awareness and strive to make my rope adaptable to different body types. Presently, my focus lies in "one rope" movement play and creating slow, simple flows that transition between suspension, partial suspension and floor. However, I remain open to exploring other styles, such as dynamic suspension or more static and restrictive ties.
Booking
To initiate a session, please contact me for a discussion. Kindly provide some information about yourself and your interest in participating in a session. In most cases, I will send a series of questions via email beforehand to establish your wishes, needs, and ensure that my rope style is compatible with your requests. Additionally, we will need to arrange a short video call before finalising the appointment.
The pricing for these sessions will be tailored to your individual requirements. I also offer sliding scale pricing options for individuals with lower incomes.