Sensual Shibari
My relationship with rope is largely a solo-one.
I cherish the abandon into sensual pleasure that I can fall into when I’m alone. Without any nagging thoughts of if I’m taking too long, or worrying the other person may be losing interest.
One of the benefits of solo sensual pleasure is being able to explore your sexual landscape in your own way, on your own terms, with the compass in your own hand, and the rope thrown over your own shoulder… yes, that’s foreshadowing 😉
Why Learn How To Tie Yourself Up?
1- Boost Sexual Interest
One of the reasons a lot of folks find their relationship to their solo sex life becoming disinteresting is a lack of what we call “Sexual relevance”.
One of the ways to create more sexual relevance for yourself is by bringing novelty and diversity into your solo sex life. New toys, new techniques, new outfits, new positions. These should follow your unique interests so your body registers them as exciting!
2- Develop Sexual Sovereignty
Having a strong sensual relationship with yourself can help boost self-esteem, improve self-image, and has a positive ripple effect into other areas of your life.
Once you start confidently and comfortably taking up sensual space, prioritizing yourself, drawing boundaries, communicating your needs and desires sensually, you’ll find these same things more easeful in other areas of your life.
3- Learn New Skills for your Sensual Toolbelt
Not only does adding novelty to your solo sex life boost desire by creating that sexual relevance, but it’s also fun and rewarding to practice and develop new skills that you can add to your erotic repertoire
4- Increased Bloodflow
When done safely, shibari can help boost blood flow to certain areas of the body…if you get my drift. Regardless of your specific genital anatomy, we all have roughly the same amount of erectile tissue, just organized in different ways.
Increasing blood flow to those areas increases sensitivity to those erectile tissues which feels OH SO GOOD!
In somatic energetics, it’s also believed that increasing that blood flow to those areas may release repressed emotions and trauma. I’ve certainly enjoyed the cathartic benefits of sensual rope work.
5- Support Your Nervous System
It’s believed that shibari may also help down-regulate the nervous system, and move you into the parasympathetic response.
I’ve definitely felt this, and it’s one of the reasons I often use Shibari as a ritual tool to mark the transition from work to play. It also can really help with restless leg syndrome!
6-Sensual Mindfulness
There’s something so soothing (for me at least) about the feeling of the rope sliding through my fingers and across my skin.
Checking the tightness of each knot or twist, breathing deeply, focusing on my tension, and making sure I’m doing my ties correctly…
For me, shibari is an embodied meditation…
Ready to dive into rope? The next online workshop begins:
Sunday, 2pm PST, September 6th, 2020.
Click here to sign up.
FAQ’s
What will I learn?
You will learn how to do a hip harness (with my unique teaching method), a wrist/ankle tie that’s very adaptable, and another bonus tie, all in a LIVE interactive video class!
What’s included in the workshop?
- TWO live and interactive video classes, where you can learn these rope techniques, ask questions, and get troubleshooting support in real-time.
- Access to the videos to watch on replay for the duration of the course.
- Tools for creating a nourishing rope practice that’s unique to your sensual self-expression.
- My recommendations for rope and other sensual tools
Do I need experience?
Absolutely not! All experience levels are welcome.
Do I need a partner?
No, this is all about self-tying, though you can go on to use the tools and techniques learned in partnered practices later.
Who is this workshop open to?
Womxn and non-binary folks aged 18+.
When are the live calls?
The first is Sunday September 6th 2020 at 2pm PST. It will be a 2-hour workshop where you can learn the main ties and techniques.
You then have THREE FULL WEEKS to practice them, and you will have access to the recorded class to help you remember and practice.
The second is Sunday September 27th 2020 at 2pm PST. It will be a 1-hour workshop where you can ask questions, get live troubleshooting support, and process the journey with your community.
You’ll have exclusive access to all the course content (including the recorded calls) until October 31st 2020.
How do I join the calls?
Within the course, there will be clear info and links. All calls are hosted through Zoom, a free video chat app.
What if I can’t join live calls?
No problem! They will be available to watch on the replay until October 31st 2020.
Why is this a limited-time workshop?
Because in my personal and professional experience, we humans usually need accountability and timelines to be successful.
I want you to enjoy this workshop, and get the most benefit possible out of it, that’s why I’ve created interactive elements, deadlines, and peer-support. These are evidence-based success boosters!
I signed up for a menstrual care course 3+ years ago that I haven’t even logged into yet. Yikes. Do I want to take it? Yes! Would it benefit and improve my life? Also yes! So why haven’t I? Because I haven’t felt the urgency to prioritize it.
What’s the cost?
Just $80!
But, presale pricing of $60 is available From August 17th-23rd.
August 24th-30th enrollment is open at regular pricing of $80.
Enrollment closes on August 30th.
Scholarships available for historically marginalized folks, see below for more info.
How do I sign up?
It’s so easy! Just click here.
Remember: Because you will receive this product immediately after purchase, all sales are final. Make mindful and delicious choices dear ones.
Are there any scholarships available?
Yes! I’m offering need-based scholarships for historically marginalized people (Black, Indigenous, People of Color, (BIPOC), Gay/queer, Trans, Intersex folks, and people with physical disabilities). Click here to apply.
