with Ztella, Shirin & Aja

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Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where we build upon the foundational skills acquired in the Introduction to Hashira class. This class delves deeper into the art of Hashira, emphasising full suspensions and inversions. While Hashira suspensions often involve fixing someone to a pole, which can seem static, this class will teach you techniques to introduce more movement and fluidity. Participants will explore a variety of shapes and techniques off the ground, enhancing their ability to create dynamic sessions on a hashira.

You will learn:

• Techniques for managing multiple uplines smoothly on a hashira

• How to tie the model into the hashira and release them for dynamic

  movements around the pole

• Advanced harnesses tailored for hashira suspensions

• Methods to adapt these harnesses to different models and situations

• Expansion of classic shapes and introduction of new forms

• Guidance and suggestions for creating your own sessions and incorporating

  hashira into your play

• Prerequisites

  People modeling/bottoming should have experience being suspended upright, in inversions, and on a hashira. Further, models/bottoms need a good understanding of, and ability to communicate, their feelings and limits. They should know how to check for motor nerve damage in their hands and be able to communicate if issues arise.

  People tying should have prior experience tying on hashira. They should be able to tie safe upper body harnesses that function for the people they are tying in upright as well as inverted suspensions. They must be able to communicate clearly and calmly with the person they are tying and know their own limits.

  If you have not attended Ztella's Introduction to Hashira workshop at Daruma, please contact us, and tell us about your experience / education with Hashira.

  Switching between two people is welcome in this class, just keep in mind that you may have less time for each exercise or need to alternate exercises.

• About the Teacher

  For more information about Ztella, including their bio, and details on other scheduled workshops, please click here.

• About the Models / Co-Teachers

  Shirin
  I started my Shibari journey a few years ago and have since—slowly but surely— developed a slight obsession with the practice. Both as a bottom and a rigger. Although it was definitely the extensive modeling that has gotten me more in touch with my body. Taught me how to read the smallest tingle, differentiate good and bad pain, how to communicate and collaborate with my rigger effectively. All great skills that let me explore being tied to a pole a lot more confidently.

  Through tying with Ztella, the hashira quickly secured a very special place in my heart. The total immobility it forces onto the bottom conjures up emotions that other suspensions just can’t do in the same way—in my opinion. In the upcoming workshop, I’m looking forward to sharing my insights from a modeling perspective and answering any questions that might come up for the bottoms.

  Outside of Shibari I’m a musician, journalist, podcast host and kink educator. You can find me on Instagram: @shirin.shibari or FetLife @Shirin_ 

  Aja
  shibari lover, professional domme and artist; I started to dig into kink and the art of tying around 2 years ago and immediately felt drawn to pursue the exploration of this world. 

  I have been modelling for workshops for quite some time now and have gathered experience in understanding how to read my body’s signals and limits and how to communicate them effectively.

• Booking & Pricing

  Regular
  280€ per couple for the entire weekend.

  Supporter
  300€ per couple for the entire weekend.

  Low Income
  260€ per couple for the entire weekend.

Please be aware that Daruma’s VAT status will change from January 1st 2025 - the price may change if tickets are booked after this date.