Shibari & rope bondage in Los Angeles

Booking A Shibari Artist in Los Angeles

Shibari ‌is ‌a ‌Japanese rope art. Shibari is connected to but not part of BDSM and power play although can be seen as a type of rope bondage, Shibari may or may not be sexual for some it is purely the art of it or the feeling of release spiritually.

The shibari master uses the rope as a form of communication, tension, pattern and positioning to create an emotional and psychological experience. Shibari is about listening. The process is generally slow and measured, using the rope to draw attention to breath, posture, and nervous system responses. Shibari generally focuses on pacing, consent and feedback. Using the rope for grounding to help the body feel into sensation.

Shibari Sessions in Los Angeles

Shibari is often referred to as mindful because everyone has to be present. The rigger has to be aware of circulation, nerves and emotion, whilst the rope bunny is encouraged to feel into the body, sensations and boundaries. Instead of a destination, shibari is about curiosity, trust and conversation with the rope, body and breath.

In Los Angeles, shibari has developed into many things, from one-on-one play, to artistic collaborations, shibari tuition workshops, shibari performances and more. Shibari artists in Los Angeles may find themselves engaging in all of these things at different points in their careers, adapting their style to suit creative expression, power play or mindful sensual practice.

Many artists regard their practise as a type of embodied art, appreciating the beauty of the rope, and the feeling of giving and receiving it.the idea of being tied or hoisted up with ropes may seem a little strange. In practice, many people who experience shibari find it to be a beautiful way to explore love, vulnerability and surrender in a contained and consensual way. As an art form, a sensual practice or a meditative state, shibari rope bondage provides a unique opportunity to experience structure and softness simultaneously.