Rope Journeys

Why what I need now might not be what I’ll need later (and because some experiences really do ask for chocolate).

Looking for ways to expand your rope practice? Your instinct might tell you to “think bigger”, but what about zooming in? Microbondage may be just the little big idea you’re after…

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.

A familiar face to Shibari Study fans and rope bondage nerds alike, Gorgone’s passion and vision have left an indelible mark on the shibari world.

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…

Their fates bound together perhaps a little more literally than most, Anatomie Studio founders Fred Hatt and Anna Bones’ story is an ode to love, to vision, and – of course – to ropes.

Aria Vega speaks to Atlanta-based rope bondage educator Ms. Reemah to discuss connecting through kink, the human condition, and her two greatest passions: teaching and rope.

No matter your skill level, these five rope resolutions will make for better, more intentional and more connective tying in 2025 and beyond.

Insights from the Shibari Study Discord community on what they wish they’d known at the beginning of their shibari journeys.

Tie, write, reflect, repeat: here’s how keeping a journal can help rope bottoms cultivate self-knowledge in and out of ropes.

Aria Vega sits down with Fuoco to discuss a high-flying career that has traversed circus arts, shibari and, frequently, various continents in the name of both.

Detangle fact from fiction as we pick apart some of the most common misconceptions you may encounter when learning shibari.

Reflections on building a dedicated rope bondage community space from scratch.

Learning shibari for the first time? Knowing where to start can be tricky, so read on for some fundamental stepping stones…

Ready or knot? If you’re looking to learn shibari and don't know where (or how) to begin, read on…

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