Learn Shibari in Berlin

A dedicated rope studio with regular classes and a welcoming community. We offer structured courses for complete beginners through to suspension.

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Welcome to Daruma

Daruma is a Berlin-based shibari space offering regular classes, workshops, and community events. We aim to foster a high level of technical skill in an approachable, supportive learning atmosphere - a place to build real rope ability and to find the community to practise it with.

Our studio is open to all bodies, backgrounds, and orientations.

What’s On?

Upcoming workshops and performances from guest presenters.

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Intro to Play Piercing
Sept 26
Intro to Play Piercing

with Sallie and Dahn Luca

Note: This workshop starts at 10am!
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of play piercing. From risks and hygiene to aesthetics and technique, you will be provided with crucial knowledge in practicing this form of play according to your own risk profile.

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Needles and Rope
Sept 27
Needles and Rope

with Sallie and NoxKnot

In this workshop, we will discuss risks specific to combining ropes with needle play, provide our perspective on best practice regarding safety and hygiene, offer ideas for scene building, and provide a walk-through demonstration and guided exercises. We will mostly focus on theoretical knowledge, and participants will not be piercing during this workshop.

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From Aibunawa to Semenawa: As the Water Shapes the Rocks
Oct 10
From Aibunawa to Semenawa: As the Water Shapes the Rocks

2 day workshop | with Red Lily & Ziggi

Challenge and rethink traditional shibari norms by exploring the space between Aibu and Seme, from minimalism to maximalism, and develop your own expressive approach to rope.

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Pain & Impact Play
Nov 1
Pain & Impact Play

with Saara Rei

In this workshop, we will explore techniques for processing pain - both physical and emotional - in order to access suffering, release, and excitement, while staying grounded in presence and awareness.

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Turning Point - Surprising Transitions
Nov 14
Turning Point - Surprising Transitions

with Mie Neko

Let’s bring more surprise and dynamism into your transition practice. In this workshop, we will explore concepts that allow for sudden, visually striking transitions from one shape to another.

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Predicaments
Nov 15
Predicaments

with Mie Neko

A predicament in Shibari describes a situation in which the tied person can choose between several body positions, each of which brings its own challenges or forms of strain. The goal is not necessarily pain, but rather to create a playful balance between different options and their consequences.

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Beyond Intermediate: Finding Your Voice
Dec 11
Beyond Intermediate: Finding Your Voice

2 day workshop | with Kirigami & Tenshiko

This workshop is designed for those who have been stuck at intermediate for a while and are struggling to break free from recreating the ties they’ve been taught. We will reflect on the concept of kata, trying to grasp the difference between "saigen" and "hanpuku" in order to help each participant find their voice.

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