Shakti Bliss

Shakti Bliss (she/her/they/them) is a sacred (s)Witch, somatic educator, and facilitator of ritualistic kink and devotional worship, as well as an intuitive somatic healing guide, full-spectrum birth worker, and Indigenous witch rooted in the lands of the Apache and Kickapoo (post-colonized: Austin, TX). Part of the rope community for nearly a decade, she is a rope sWitch whose work centers intimacy, cultural competency, emotional liberation, and consent as living practices inside the rope journey. She is the owner and co-visionary of The [ _ ] Space in Austin, TX, a studio dedicated to cultivating community through movement, ritual, adult education, and somatic practices, including BDSM/kink and sex ed.

June 4, 2026
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13 min read

Holding Both Ends: What Switching In Rope Stands To Teach Us

Switching in shibari – that is, moving between the roles of tying or being tied – offers more than new rope skills or experiences. Instead, it might just shift your perspective entirely.

January 12, 2026
Close-up of hands holding rope around shoulders, lit in blue and magenta tones.
10 mins read

Tending The Thread: Practicing Rope With Purpose In 2026

Every rope session is an opportunity to welcome more intentionality into your shibari practice. If the new year has you feeling inspired, here’s how to start…