I\u2019m often asked how I learned rope bondage \/ shibari, and the answer is usually not what people want to hear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The truth is that it took a long time, practicing over and over, and slowly improving with the help of experienced partners. I\u2019m sure there are some that can learn quicker, but for most of us many lessons and hours of practice are needed. Sadly the idea that there is a video we can watch or a book that will teach it all to us in a few hours just isn\u2019t true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my case, I started by reading a few books, and experimenting at home with some hardware store rope. While it allowed me to do some light bedroom bondage, it wasn\u2019t really possibly to make much progress this way. I don\u2019t believe that I could have possibly learned the nuances of tension and rope placement from books or videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, I attended a few rope workshops. Honestly, I should not have been at them. Although the only pre requisite was a single column tie, the content was far above what I should have been learning. Unfortunately, like most people I was eager to get into more advanced topics, and didn\u2019t realize that a one or two day workshop isn\u2019t enough to really learn harnesses for suspension. Fortunately I had experienced partners who could guide me through it, but these experiences showed me that a more structured education was needed if I really wanted to learn shibari, or any other type of rope bondage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My learning really started when I began taking weekly rope classes at a dedicated rope bondage school. They taught one particular style of shibari, and repeated the key elements over and over, week after week. By tying these harnesses consistently at classes and regular practice between classes I was able to progress through their complete curriculum over a period of about two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I wish there was some quick shortcut I could give those wanting to learn to do rope suspensions, but I don\u2019t believe there is one. I also believe that anyone who suggests that they can teach a new top or bottom to do suspensions in a class or two is putting people at risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shibari is inherently dangerous, but we can make it less so by thorough education. I think it is one of the areas of BDSM where learning from qualified teachers is invaluable. I feel very lucky that I was able to find a school where I could learn the skills needed. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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