Never touched rope before or have a little bit of experience? Perfect. This is exactly where you start.
Come and learn the basics of shibari with me in this 4-week beginner course. We start on September 30th, and the course is every Tuesday at 7:00 PM. I will be teaching technical rope bondage skills but also something I feel lacks in most teaching modules - creating intimacy through rope. You will practice tying a partner and self-tying, develop your skills and knowledge, and play with different dynamics and roles.
What is Shibari?
Shibari - the Japanese art of rope bondage - can look beautiful and is often visually associated with yoga or dance. However, it's important to know that it is an experience that can involve discomfort and intensity.
Shibari isn't necessarily a sexual practice. It can evoke different emotions and sensations, and it can involve various dynamics. It can be erotic, intimate, tormenting, playfully fun and light, or heavy and emotionally intense. It all depends on you and your partner. Shibari (and rope in general) is a tool. Yes, it's a tool that supports connection, intimacy, and vulnerability between two people.
Shibari doesn't always mean suspension. Yes, suspension brings strong sensations and is often a quick way to reach sub space. It is often more painful and uncomfortable than being tied on the floor, and it involves a sense of separation and turning inward. I often say that if I want to experience things within myself, I want suspension, but if I want connection, I prefer tying on the floor. Floor based tying can be much more intimate and powerful in its interaction with a partner.
The way I teach
Forget about spending weeks learning knots before you get to the good stuff. In my classes, you're playing with rope from day one.
You might find yourself getting unexpectedly emotional as someone ties you... or feel a rush of power when you're the one holding the rope. Some people get turned on. Others feel this deep calm they haven't felt in years.
I've watched students discover their dominant side...their craving to surrender... their curiosity about control. All completely normal. All welcome.
This isn't about perfecting technique. It's about discovering what rope is for you.
Yes, we'll learn technique - this is the foundation of every safe shibari tie. But we'll also dive into the dynamics, emotions, pleasure, and ties you can actually use right away.
By week 2, you'll already be creating playful ties that make your partner's breath catch. By week 4, you'll understand why people get obsessed with this art form.
FAQs
Beginners in shibari or people who want to refresh their basic knowledge.
Most shibari courses require a partner. Mine doesn't. The way I structure things - participants pick partners for each exercise and tie with different people from the group. The idea is to get comfortable with different bodies, different reactions, different energy.
So no - you don't need a partner to join.
If you have ropes - sure, bring them! But I do have ropes and they will be provided to participants to tie with.
Shibari can be sexual, but this course has specific boundaries.
No sexual interactions happen here.
There might be erotic exchange - meaning I teach dynamics like dominance and submission, as well as body manipulation. They require close contact or intimate and vulnerable moments. These are absolutely welcome. Arousal and eroticism are welcome. But we all stay fully clothed and no one initiates sex.
What will you be learning
Week 1
Single and double column ties, larks head, tension, friction - the building blocks that make everything else possible.
Week 2
Time to improvise with what you know. I'll give you ideas and show you what you can do with basic knwoledge and let you play with those ideas.
Week 3
Chest harness, futomomo, and ties that look as good as they feel.
Week 4
Bring everything together through play. We'll explore body manipulation and work, rhythm and speed, distance and closeness, slowness and silence. Plus one complete full-body tie to take home.
Price: 220BGN
This covers the price of the 4 classes as well as any extra materials I will provide
About Me
I am an intimacy coach, a shibari teacher, and event facilitator passionate about helping individuals and couples explore deeper connections, embrace their desires, and cultivate authentic intimacy.
To achieve this, I incorporate a variety of tools - from shibari to simple yet profound techniques like breathwork. Over the past year, shadow work and erotic shadow play have become vital aspects of my approach, offering deeper pathways to self-discovery and connection.
Through coaching, workshops, and immersive events, I guide clients to build trust, connect more deeply, and experience intimacy in transformative ways. If you want to know more about me, head to the about page
