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Barkas

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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Bloomington Kink

Bloomington Kink is a pansexual group based in Bloomington, Indiana. It is a place that provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for adults who enjoy BDSM, Kinks and Fetishes. Bloomington Kink’s main focus is to provide an environment where BDSM enthusiasts can share experiences, learn, and practice. Additionally, they want to provide education for those…
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Chiral Shibari

Chiral Shibari started in rope thanks to her partner. At first, Chiral tied her partner. However, she didn’t enjoy rope until she played bottom. When Chiral was tied for the first time, she felt the connection and understood the amazing experience behind Shibari. After attending some courses and learning Shibari, Chiral became a teacher and…
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Shibari Dojo by Lucke Crocker

Shibari Dojo is a small venue in Barrie, Canada, which is dedicated to the transmission of the artistic aspects of Shibari. Shibai Dojo’s leader is martial arts researcher and Japanese rope bondage educator, Luke Crocker. Luke has been practising the art of Japanese rope bondage since October 2012, and teaching and performing on stage since…
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Docvale

Docvale is a French rigger and teacher who has practiced BDSM since 2007. He is a kinbakushi based at L’Atelier Simonet, which opened in September 2018. Docvale’s influence in Shibari began with the styles of anime Kinoko and Wildties. Later, he found the style of Naka Akira. In 2019, Naka Akira gave him the honour…
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Shibari Terms and useful language.

Shibari is a Japanese art, so it is important to familiarize yourself with the most common Shibari terms and useful language. Shibari means tight binding, and it is a practice that requires many different ties. Every Shibari practitioner will be applying different ties during a Shibari scene. Most of the names of the ties include…
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Toxic Myths of Dominance and Submission

It is important to identify the toxic myths of Dominance and Submission. This way, you will build a healthy Dom and Sub relationship and make it more satisfactory. Some of the toxic myths of Dominance and Submission are unhealthy, unrealistic and ineffective. Instead of allowing you to enjoy your practice, they might cause conflict with…
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Negotiation in Shibari

Negotiations a method by which people settle differences. It is a process to reach an agreement, while avoiding argument and dispute. In Shibari, consent and negotiation come together. Explicit consent is very important. You can’t rely only on implied consent for a scene, since there will be room for misinterpretation. In Shibari, it is very…
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Shibari at Home

Shibari at home is a very good idea. It is a place where you will have privacy and comfort. Moreover, you can take as long as you want in a scene. Likewise, it is a place that you are familiar with. This creates a more confident and private atmosphere for you and your partner. Practicing…
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What you get from Shibari

What you get from Shibari, like everything in life, depends on the motive and intention behind your practice. There are a lot of misconceptions about Shibari. They say it is only about sex, violent, degrading, or even a form of torture! However, you will definitely find some benefits from Shibari. Practicing Shibari will give you…
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