Shibari – Kinbaku
The art of binding the body with ropes is a fascinating practice. Shibari or Kinbaku—as rope bondage is known in Japanese—shares many similarities with dance, yoga, and meditation, and offers a wide range of intense physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Shibari is arguably one of the most diverse practices in the BDSM sphere and, given its performative and aesthetic dimensions, also one of the most visually appealing. Increasingly, Shibari is being recognized beyond the erotic scene as a distinct art and performance form.
The workshop series
The five parts of the SHIBARI BASICS series—the INTRO DAY and theFLOORWORK I & II and PARTIAL SUSPENSION I & II workshops—complement each other, and it makes perfect sense to take them in this order. However, this isn’t required. You are welcome—even as a beginner—to start with FLOORWORK II or PARTIAL SUSPENSION I if you attend the INTRO DAY the Friday before; you can then catch up on the other courses later. The only exception is PARTIAL SUSPENSION II, for which PARTIAL SUSPENSION I is a mandatory prerequisite.
PARTIAL SUSPENSION I & II
While in the floorwork classes—such as SHIBARI BASICS – FLOORWORK I & II — we stay on the mat, inShibari Basics – Partial Suspension I & II we risea little higher.
In Japanese-inspired bondage art, there is a technique called suspension bondage, in which the bound person is hoisted up and suspended using ropes attached to a hook on the ceiling or a beam. This technique, which requires great skill and looks spectacular, also offers a unique sensory experience, which we will explore in this course through partial suspensions. We will teach the basic technical knowledge and, through various exercises and bondage patterns, discover the restrictive, playful, and aesthetic potential of this form—taking bondage play to a new dimension.
The PARTIAL SUSPENSION II workshop requires prior completion of PARTIAL SUSPENSION I!
SCHEDULE
PATRIAL SUSPENSION II
Sat, April 15, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
LANGUAGES
German, English
Choose your ticket price based on your own assessment.
With our Low(er) Income Tickets, we want to give low-income individuals the opportunity to attend our events.
We cordially invite high earners to make it with a higher contribution possible for us to make this offer.
With that in mind, we would like to thank you in advance for your support.
For people with very low incomes, there are usually additional options available for even lower prices.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. We'd love to have you join us!
Prior completion of the PARTIAL SUSPENSION I course is a prerequisite for this workshop!
PRICE PER PERSON:
CHF 275.00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 250,00
II - CHF 225,00
III - CHF 200,00
I Supporter Tickets – CHF 300.00
II – CHF 325.00
III – CHF 350.00
Please also read all further info below, too.
FURTHER INFORMATION
NOTES ON THE EVENT
Singles, couples, and people in all other types of relationships are welcome to sign up.
We will switch roles, meaning the exercises will be repeated so that all participants get to experience both tying and being tied up. Couples who do not wish to switch roles may remain in their assigned roles. Please let us know when you register if this applies to you.
The goals of our events are collaborative learning within the group, supporting shared processes, and personal development. Couples and all other types of partnerships or group dynamics are welcome, but you should be aware and open to the fact that the courses are not designed as partnership experiences and that we address each person as an individual. For example: To involve all participants equally, we usually work with random partner combinations during the exercises. This means that both same-sex and opposite-sex combinations will occur. Participants should generally be open to working with every person and every body. Exceptions can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Gender identity, sexual orientation, age or membership of often marginalized groups such as BBIPoC, migrants, refugees, LGBTQIA*, disabled people, etc. are not criteria when registering and selecting participants. This means that, in principle, everyone is equally welcome and we endeavor to do justice to the respective constellation and different needs, but our resources are limited. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact us.
We expect you to act with care, be communicative, prioritize consent, and be mindful, and we encourage you to respect your own boundaries and take personal responsibility.
Hate speech will not be tolerated. Please bring "Candy Speech."
We reserve the right to ask participants to leave the workshop if their behavior is hurtful or problematic, and we reserve the right to do so without explanation—though we will likely try to explain. Workshop fees would then be refunded in full. Any further claims are excluded.
You can read more about this topic here.
PRICES AND IF SOLD OUT
With our Low(er) Income Tickets, we want to give low-income individuals the opportunity to attend our events. We warmly invite those with higher incomes to help us make this offer possible by paying a higher fee. With this in mind, we thank you in advance for your solidarity.
For PEOPLE WITH VERY LOW INCOMES, there are usually even more affordable options available. Please don’t hesitate to contact us and ask. We’d love to have you join us!
Is the event sold out on the ticketing platform? Contact us! There may be a waiting list or another way for you to attend after all.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are free of charge up to eight weeks before the course begins; a cancellation fee of 20% of the course fee applies up to four weeks before the course begins, and a cancellation fee of 50% applies up to two weeks before the course begins. Later cancellations and refunds of course fees are not possible. However, participants may find replacement participants to take their reserved spots. If the organizer cancels the course, the full course fee will be refunded. No further claims are permitted.