Philosophy

autumn leaves on the ground

Trying too hard

If you are in the European part of the world, you can’t help but notice the season change. It’s both […]

couple in the field man and woman intimacy hugging holding rice rope

Keeping the sense of wonder…

We meet different rope enthusiasts coming to our classes. We would always start with the introduction and invite the guests […]

girl is tied up lying on the floor bend in the waist rope

Healing Our “Yes”

In a personal healing process, often the focus goes on healing our “no”, and for a good reason. It’s a […]

girl lying on the floor entangled in the ropes - black and white

Discernment

Discernment… the ability to judge well. Who can say as much about themselves? Discernment in the realm of felt feelings […]

a man is tying a woman, great feeling of intimacy, couple closeness, black and white

Tying a Gote

Have you ever just slowed down and watched two people tying Gote? If you really look, you can see the […]

Participants carrying a mikoshi shrine during the Sanja Matsuri festival in Tokyo — enduring heat and heavy physical strain

Why suffering?

I was asked at our last Kinbaku Salon after the performance was over. It’s funny how you get the deepest […]