Step into the intimate world of shibari, Japanese rope bondage as art, trust, and sensation. This hands-on workshop for couples is an invitation to slow down, connect deeply with your partner, and explore the beauty of restraint.
We’ll begin by grounding together, dropping into presence and intention. Then, you’ll learn the artistry of shibari, what makes it sacred, sensual, and transformative. This isn’t just about tying knots. It’s about communication, trust, and creating something beautiful with your partner’s body.
You’ll learn foundational ties that you can take home and practice, with guidance on safety, consent, and moving slowly. We’ll close with an extended eye gazing practice, a powerful moment of vulnerability and presence.
Whether you’re brand new to rope or curious to deepen your practice, this workshop will leave you feeling more connected, embodied, and alive.
What to expect:
Grounding meditation to open the space, education on shibari history and safety, hands-on instruction in foundational rope ties, partner practices in communication and consent, eye gazing ritual while tied, grounding tea and community sharing.
What’s provided:
Rope for each couple, demos, and a safe space to explore.
Who this is for:
Couples of all genders and experience levels ready to explore trust, intimacy, and the art of shibari.
Facilitator Bio:
Barbie Jean is the host of Sweet Release, a podcast where shame around sexuality, pleasure, and connection gets released, and real conversations begin. Through candid solo episodes and interviews with tantra practitioners, sex educators, kink enthusiasts, and everyday people sharing their stories, she creates a space for people to explore their desires without judgment.
She's been a guest speaker for college human sexuality courses, breaking down topics like relationship diversity, kink, and consent with openness and vulnerability. Whether she's teaching workshops on tantra and shibari, guiding individuals through their own sexual exploration, or sharing her journey through open relationships and embodiment practices, Barbie Jean brings warmth, presence, and permission to be fully human. She believes pleasure is sacred, intimacy is brave, and your authenticity is your superpower.
