Shibari Harness Intensive

Description:Dive deep into the art of upper body shibari in this immersive 3-hour intensive designed for beginner and intermediate rope practitioners. Whether you're expanding your harness vocabulary or refining your technique, this hands-on workshop will guide you through three stunning and functional chest harnesses:

• 🦋 Butterfly Harness – flowing symmetry and elegant pressure distribution
• 🔷 Mitsungi / Mitsu-Gata – the iconic triple-diamond tie rooted in aesthetic balance
• ♾ Infinity TK – a modern, secure variation on the traditional takate-kote

You'll learn each harness step-by-step, with instructor demonstrations, guided tying time, and personalized support to ensure comfort, safety, and connection throughout.

We’ll explore:

• Anatomy and nerve safety for upper body ties
• Harness structure, tension, symmetry, and flow
• Adapting ties for different bodies and needs
• Using harnesses as stand-alone pieces or foundations for more complex scenes

✨ This class is perfect for those who already know a single-column tie and basic rope handling and are ready to level up.

Who it's for:

• Beginner & intermediate rope enthusiasts
• Rope tops and bottoms wanting to co-create in a conscious learning space
• Tying pairs ready to move into more structured or aesthetic ties(This class is open to pairs only)

What to Bring:

• A trusted tying partner
• Comfortable clothing
• 3–4 lengths of 7–8 meter rope (practice rope provided if needed)
• Journal + water bottle
• Optional: your rope kit (Rope available for sale on-site)

Rope Provided:Practice rope will be available during the class. A curated selection of rope will also be for sale for those building or upgrading their kits.

Class Format:

• Duration: 3 hours
• Format: Hands-on instruction, guided partner practice
• Includes: Demonstrations, feedback, Q&A, and integration time
• Taught with emphasis on safety, adaptability, and connection

Come ready to learn, connect, and deepen your practice in a grounded, supportive space.

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