Kinbaku as Ritual
Polarity, Narrative, and Performance
In this weekend intensive workshop we will focus on the Ritual that is celebrated in every Kinbaku session. We will harnessing theatricality and storytelling, but the actual ritual goes much deeper. Kinbaku- if done well – touches our soul through the somatic body. Kinbaku if received with open heart can transform who we are.
This workshop is not about technique or style. It is about the “everything” else, such as: How do we use the power of polarity to create erotic tension, current and flow? How do we create a safe container where we can freely express who we are? And how do we project to the most important part for every Kinbaku: the third eye, the audience?
For whom is it?
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced Kinbaku practitioners who want to go beyond technique and explore how to use ritual to create a better session for them, their partners and the audience. It is also ideal for performance artists and those interested in integrating Kinbaku into visual or performative work. Participants should have intermediate-advanced experience in Japanese-inspired bondage.
In contrast to most of our other courses, this workshop is open for individual registrations.
Bring along: Costumes to your taste, suiting your mood for intense rope bondage, and at least 12 jute ropes, 5 or 6 mm, length adapted to the body you are tying
…as a rigger:
- deeper understanding of non-technical concepts to create tension, suspense during a session
- understanding how to use the elements of presence and intention, sound, space and time, timing, communication through rope to create a shared experience of intimacy with your partner
- becoming more creative with your own adaptions of the standard ties
… as a rope-bottom:
- practicing using your attention to connect deeper with yourself, your partner and the audience
- developing the courage to express and communicate your emotions more freely
- learning receptivity, staying soft under the impact of the ropes
- finding a feeling of internal safety during more challenging ties or in challenging circumstances
Pictures by _ddaall
Content
Basic Consent & Safety rules * Creating a session: The play with distance and proximity, rhythm and pause * Communication through the rope: intimacy, suffering, shame und aesthetics * Storytelling through Bondage * Fetishes – Cloth and preps * Elements of Ritual: Space, time (Ma), rythm, intention, action * Creating tension: Jo-ha-kyū (序破急) * Polarity: Diades and Triades * Practicalities: preparation, starting a scene, holding the space, finishing & coming back
On the bottom’s side, we introduce tools to growing your stamina in challenging positions by breathing, directing the attention, keeping soft and re-grounding in your body.
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