Shibari Initiation Weekend English Edition

Shibari is taught here as a slow, embodied art of trust and presence — rope used to invite connection rather than performance. Sam guides the weekend with steady care: you move at a deliberate pace so safety and feeling come before speed. Over two full days you start from the very beginning and work up through Level 1A, learning not only knots and positions but how to hold a container of safety while you give and receive. The weekend is technical and connective, with step‑by‑step tuition and plenty of practice so technique becomes a flowing practice rather than a checklist.

If you’ve felt a spark in a short intro and wanted more time to explore what sits beneath the steps, this format gives you that space. If you’ve never touched rope, you’ll build confidence from the ground up; if you’ve done an intro, the separate pieces finally come together into a coherent craft. There is a clear focus on consent, boundaries and presence throughout — safety is woven into the whole program, not only mentioned at the start.

Across the two days you will practice both giving and receiving, learn the philosophy and practical safety of shibari (Level 0) and the technical building blocks that form a smooth flow (Level 1A). The teaching is small-group oriented: maximum 25 participants, English language, and both days include a vegetarian lunch. There are limited extra options for Saturday evening dinner, extra practice and a place to stay if you want to extend learning into the night.

This English edition is presented by Studio ES and brings Sam’s experience — having guided over 200 people in 40+ workshops since 2023 — into a concentrated weekend. Come ready to practice with attention and curiosity, and leave with concrete skills, greater bodily awareness and more confidence to continue your shibari practice.