It happened when we were kids. it’s not unusual, actually. You would be amazed at how many people discovered their taste for bondage at an early age. Mike was 11 and I was 9. We saw a “bad guy” in some silly cartoon tying the hero and we decided we should try it out. We…
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A tie is a strong hug: it is an erotic conduction between two people. But why is immobilizing or restricting movement erotic? To begin with, for the tied person, the effect is partly physical. Think of the pressure of the ropes on sensitive points and erogenous zones: a soft or rough friction that depends on…
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Before learning about the agora shibari tie, know that rope bondage can be dangerous and you should not attempt it without proper training. Agura Shibari Tie – the Principle The Agura Shibari tie (Yukawaza) is a folded leg tie in which the person is in a folded-leg position in the style of a lotus flower.…
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Who is Andy Buru? During his time in Japan, Andy Buru became fascinated by the presence, passion and Zen in every one of life’s moments—a fascination he loves to share. Living in Stockholm, in Sweden, Andy Buru is a recognized teacher of European and Japanese rope bondage. He’s also a student of theatre, a medical…
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Located in the Montefiore neighborhood in Tel Aviv, in Israel, Morikai Studio was founded in 2018. A group of Shibari enthusiasts from the BDSM and kink community decided to create a friendly space for anyone to share their knowledge in Shibari. It was a place to teach and be taught, and practice, together. Since its…
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In the past few years, Breast Bondage has become more and more popular among Shibari practitioners. It is very common to find breast bondage images in the internet of breasts turning purple—and that doesn’t seem very safe. The link between breast bondage and cancer Other Shibari practitioners have become concerned about the trauma inflicted by…
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What is TheSpace2? TheSpace2 is Vancouver’s first dedicated rope studio for new practitioners to find their own approach to rope bondage in a positive and welcoming environment. It was founded by Barkas and Addie; Barkas runs the Kinbaku Dojo while Addie imparts the beginner, suspension, and self-suspension workshops. The philosophy of TheSpace2 Besides its founders, TheSpace2…
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Who is Barkas? Originally from Vienna, Barkas is a bondage educator, performance artist and writer who resides in Vancouver. He is the co-founder and caretaker of the Shibari studio TheSpace2, where he teaches and performs. He also imparts workshops, both locally and internationally. He has taken part in international events, such as Shibaricon, in Chicago;…
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Known as a gardener of her-self and her surroundings, London-based Shibari performer Nina Russ has a great passion for rope bondage. She is a Shibari rigger and model who has performed internationally in events like the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Rope Bondage, Torture Garden, Fetterati, Boundcon, Kinky Salon, Rope Fest, Bound Shibari…
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The Fetish Fortress is New York’s most modern BDSM space. It is a specially designed play space to enjoy your fetishes and kinks, either with your partner or dungeon’s dommes. A secure and private dungeon A state-of-the-art security infrastructure makes The Fetish Fortress a welcoming environment and, more importantly, safe. Each room has two separate…
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