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Sensual Shibari for Beginners: Drop-In Workshop

  • Daruma Neukölln, Berlin Germany (map)

with Ena Dahl & Kasia

Beyond knots and patterns, shibari can be an intimate dance between bodies, a conversation without words, a co-authored story. 

In this beginner-friendly drop-in workshop, Ena and Kasia will guide you through the foundations of shibari with a focus on connection, presence, and sensuality. We see rope as a language—one that allows us to express, tease, seduce, and play. In this workshop, you’ll learn basic technical skills and how to apply them in a way that allows you to communicate through rope and create an immersive experience for yourself and your partner. 

What to expect

This is a hands-on class where you’ll learn:

  • How to handle rope with confidence and fluidity

  • Basic knots and frictions needed to create simple structures on the body

  • The importance of tension, pace, and control

  • Body handling and techniques for creating a deep, sensual connection through rope

  • How to craft an easy yet meaningful session using these tools

Who can join?

No previous experience with rope is needed. Come solo, with a friend, lover, partner, or any other arrangement that feels right for you. While we focus on paired exercises, participants interested in self-tying are also welcome—just let us know in advance if you'll be coming alone or in an uneven group. Tickets are sold individually, so if you don't come with a partner and don't want to practice self-tying, we can help pair you with someone else.

Consent & Comfort

Shibari can be intimate, vulnerable, and bring out a lot of emotions. Throughout the workshop, we emphasize clear communication, enthusiastic consent, and personal boundaries. No exercise is mandatory and you will always have the choice to participate in a way that feels right for you.

What to bring & wear

  • Comfortable clothing, without zippers, metal, or underwire, that allows you to move freely. 

  • Bring rope if you have it, or borrow some from our studio (there is also an option to purchase rope if you'd like to take it home)

  • There will be time to switch between tying and being tied, but if you prefer to stick to just one role, that is also welcome

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