Rope Journeys

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8 min read

The Write Stuff: How Journaling Benefits Rope Bottoming

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

Fuoco
10 min read

One Thing I Wish I Knew When I Started Rope Bondage

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

Mo Bights
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7 min read

Meet The Shibari Study Instructors: Fuoco

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.

Aria Vega
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7 min read

Rope Bondage Myths And Misconceptions

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

Freya
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9 min read

My Journey To Opening The First Shibari Dojo In Africa

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

Astrid
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7 min read

How To Start Your Rope Bondage Journey

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

Freya
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3 min read

5 Online Classes Perfect For Rope Bondage Beginners

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

Shibari Study Team
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12 min read

Who We Are: The Shibari Study Team

The people bringing Shibari Study to your screens, scenes and wherever else being a rope nerd finds you.

Shibari Study Team