Masterclass: Ichi-Go Ichi-E (一期一会)
Kinbaku as Emotional Bodywork (2-Day Workshop)
In this Weekend Intensive, we invite you to take a deep dive into presence, intention, and the subtleties of emotional connection through ropes. Ichi-go ichi-e translates literally to “one time, one meeting” and stands for the Japanese cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment.
In this advanced workshop, we will transcend style and technique but work on “everything else”. We will use traditional Japanese concepts such as: MU-GA (a state of emptiness), MA (space, pause and the void), and MUSUBI (binding and the spirit of creation), to elevate your Kinbaku from form to experience.
For whom is it?
This workshop is for people (of all ages and gender) who are one a upper-intermediate level in Japanese-inspired bondage and interested to look beyond technique or form to learn tools to be more present, authentic, inspired, daring and playful in the rope sessions together.
Although specific technical elements such as suspensions will not be content of the workshop, decent experiences of both partners with the fundamentals of Japanese inspired rope bondage, including solid harnesses and body mechanics on the floor and in suspensions are helpful to fully enjoy the participation in this Weekend Intensive.
Bring along: Inspiring clothing for both and about 12 jute ropes, 5 – 6 mm diameter, 7 – 8 m long
…as a rigger:
- building on the previous learned technical skills and principles of Kinbaku
- learn to be present, open and intentional during a rope session
- understanding important non-technical concepts, such as communication through rope and tools to create a shared experience of intimacy
- gaining confidence in your abilities and self-confidence for application in truly intimate sessions
… as a rope-bottom:
- practicing becoming present by bringing attention to your body, to your feelings and sensations
- co-creating the emotional “container” in ropes based on trust and responsibility
- learning to express yourself non-verbally (through movement, breathing, posture, facial expression etc)
- finding it within and making an invitation / offering to our partner
Content
Remarks on Safety & Consent * Exercises on presence * Exercises to connect with your partner * Different qualities of contact * Exercises to find your intention * Bondage without rope: taking control * Tying without “agenda” * Exercises on using space to create tension in a session * Exercises on time, timing and pause * Kinbaku as a Ritual
Even though very conceptional in content – this is a practical workshop: you will tie and get tied a lot.
Warm and cozy place, superfriendly, welcoming and caring people, great workshops where you learn a lot more about Kinbaku than just patterns. If you wanna study Naka Style / Semenawa in Berlin, this is the place to be. Highly recommended also for bottoms!
Nadine
One of the best places in Berlin fo study Kinbaku at, great teachers ,cozy yet kinky atmosphere and a lot of knowledge and passion to ropes and human connection. Suitable for both beginners and advanced rope lovers.
Daniela
Amazing location, professional workshops and teaching, full of events on a side (practice, side lesson, drawing). I can just recommend Discover Kinbaku.
Fabio
Amazing workshops with an excellent team and impeccable teaching capacities. I have learnt a lot from all of my visits to the studio and definitely recommend them to anyone who is serious about ropes. I would also like to add that this space, including their jam, was so far one of the most queer and women* friendly open rope spaces in Berlin.
Merve
Great atmosphere, organization, and transfer of skills. Highly recommended.
Indra
Well-structured teaching and a lovely venue, I really enjoyed the workshop of these kinbaku wizards
Reversa
Nice workshops.....relaxed, friendly, and good handcraft skills....well structured Naka-style-shibari...
Florian
I really enjoy their teaching style: Inclusive, specific and practical, inviting reflection and willing to reflect and learn which makes for great teachers, great communication, very warm and inviting atmosphere.
Katharina
Always a very warm and good atmosphere. And a lot to learn.
Dirk
A beautiful place and beautiful people, I always had deep experiences with them and the quality of teaching is really high. What I had during the workshops and the meeting there was not only techniques teaching but also the possibility to live my emotions and share them without feeling any kind of shame or feeling judged. Highly recommend for any kind of level. See you there!
XaNa
In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you get to improve your rope skills. The teaching is very well balanced between technique, feeling, body awareness, safety and playfulness. Lessons are well structured and there is even a handout to remember keypoints and harnesses 🙂 To sum up, you'll learn loads and have fun at the same time - highly recommend it.
Fee
Very thorough classes with a good energy in teaching and communication. Thank You again.
Wojtek
A very nice and cozy place, the team taking care of it is awesome and welcoming. The room where you practice is very Japanese looking and really ads up to the experience. Great professionals and workshops a must go to place.
Pedro
A beautiful and special place. The workshops at Discover Kinbaku are no shallow or chaotic fast food, but well thought-of concepts with a learning theory behind it, which doesn't only cover knots and patterns, but e.g. also interpersonal dynamics, communication and the side of the rope bottoms. All in a respectful, welcoming and open atmosphere, and the team has a lot of valuable experience to share. Would love to attend more classes in the future!
Mari