What happens when you give someone else control over your body? A difficult position, being put on display, losing control over your movements, or having your breathing restricted can all become ways of playing with power exchange.
« At Your Mercy » is about using rope to create situations that are uncomfortable, exposing, restrictive, or just plain mean, and playing with what happens!
Through predicaments, exposure, objectification and breath play, we will explore ways of pushing the person in the ropes beyond their comfort zone, playing with balance, control, vulnerability, frustration and helplessness.
The focus will be on creating reactions and learning how to work with them: physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
Each pair will be encouraged to explore their own tastes, boundaries and ways of communicating, and to find their own balance between giving, receiving, pushing and letting go.
Expect creative, uncomfortable bondages and room to find your own flavour of cruelty.
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This course is suitable for riggers who are comfortable tying in partial.
Having already been tied several times in partial is necessary for the models.
Communication being a central element in shibari it is always preferable to come with a partner with whom you already practice in order to allow a good experience.
It's important to have already discussed the framework of your practice (desires, intentions, limits, ways of managing consent).
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Your own full rope kit
A minimum of 10-12 jute ropes (or hemp), ideally 6mm in diameter and averaging 7-8 meters in length will be required.
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Logistics:
Tying pairs are limited to 6.
Break for lunch included in the time
Tickets:
$250 per pair + processing fees
For those new to the studio, please fill out this vetting form after you get your ticket so we can get to know you!
If the event is full, please send us an email to be added to the waiting list.
Presenter Bio:
Bänana has been practicing bondage since she was young and discovered shibari about ten years ago, drawn to its raw and authentic nature. Fascinated by the expression of emotion, she sees rope as a space for exploration, intensity, and creativity.
As a switch in her personal practice, she brings both the rigger’s and the rope bottom’s perspectives into her teaching, paying close attention to the experience of both sides of the rope. She explores rope beyond fixed roles and expectations, making space for different bodies, experiences, and ways of practicing.
As a teacher, Bänana emphasizes understanding the reasons behind techniques rather than simply learning them by rote, encouraging students to develop a deeper understanding of what they practice.
Drawn particularly to semenawa and emotional exploration, she regularly teaches internationally in both French and English, while remaining deeply attached to her cozy Paris space, La Cabäne.
Her partner will be announced soon for this workshop !
FL: EratoBanana
iG: eratobanana
https://eratobanana.com/