Balancing Act — Shibari Essentials

This is a partial suspension class for Riggers and bottoms seeking to enhance rope-related skills and progress to full suspension.

To attend this class...

• Riggers should be familiar with a suitable upper body harness that supports the bottom
• Both the Top and bottom must understand basic rope safety and risk

In this class, we'll be going through a simple yet versatile partial suspension and all the essential elements for progressing to full suspension:

• Risk & safety in partial suspension
• How to attach a secure upline
• Basic body manipulation technique
• Effective communication in rope
• Body management & balance for bottoms

What do you need to bring?

• 5 x 30ft rope (but feel free to bring more!)
• 1-2 short ropes
• Synthetic ropes for upline if that is within your practice
• You & your bottom's aftercare needs.

The host will also provide yoga mat to tie on, snacks, and water.

Event Detail

Date: 19th Sep 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Campbell
(You will receive the exact address in your confirmation email)
Instructor: @Mooooo & @MaidMiki

Common Q&A

1. Do I need to bring my own rope?

The host will provide jutes for everyone to use. However, it is strongly advised to bring your own ropes.

2. Do I need a rope bottom?

Yes. You will need a rope bottom to practice with. If you are a switch, pair up with your switch-y friends! You learn the most if you could experience both sides!

3. What should I wear?

For Riggers: Anything you feel the most comfortable in. You will feel
warmer than your bottom, so don't put too many layers on!

For bottoms: Tighter clothes are the best. For example: tank tops and yoga pants. If you wear bras, please remember to take them off or wear wireless bras for upper body ties.

4. Why is this more expensive?

We have limited suspension space, hence we have to raise the ticket price to cover rent & compensation for the instructors.

5. Will I be able to learn to suspend someone?

We will attach an upline to the harness to "stress-test" the harness if that's within your practice. The majority of the bottom's weight will stay on the ground for that part of the exercise.

Shibari Essentials

Shibari Essentials is a series of in-person classes. We will be focusing on different Shibari patterns as well as applicable techniques for you to create amazing experiences with your partners.

For each class, we will be focusing on a tie and the variations. You may pick and mix your classes and only attend to those you are interested in.