Gorgone

How To Start

This shibari beginner series by Gorgone shows you how to get started with your rope bondage journey.

Ichinawa | One Rope Play (FREE)

Tying with one rope only is often called Ichinawa, from the Japanese "ichi" (one) and "nawa" (rope).

Session with Miah (FREE)

In this course, Gorgone and Miah demonstrate a beautiful tying session.

Uplines & Lock-Offs 101 (FREE)

Gorgone teaches the most common methods for attaching a suspension line onto a limb or a harness and how to lock and unlock it safely.

Basic Knots By Gorgone

In this section Gorgone teaches the basic knots as well as simple wrappings and closing options with the leftover rope.

Capture Ties

In this class, Gorgone teaches three capture ties. These fun, quick and infinitely adaptable ties focus on using the body to lock itself

Closing Options

In this step-by-step shibari class, Gorgone teaches various options for closing the rope at the end of a tie with their model De’Jon.

Connecting Two Ropes

In this shibari tutorial, Gorgone shows how to connect two ropes together and gives some useful tips if the bondage end knots are uneven

Easy Floor Play

In this beginner-friendly playlist, you’ll learn how to start elevating early skills from “practice” to “play”.

Exposed Moon Tie

In this step-by-step shibari tutorial, Gorgone teaches an exposing version of the Moon Tie with their model Lexi.

Forward Tension

In this step-by-step shibari class, Gorgone teaches the principle of forward tension with their model De’Jon.

Freestyle Front-Hands Tie

In this class, Gorgone teaches an improvised chest harness. The focus is on developing autonomous thinking and rope engineering.

Frictions Lexicon

In this beginner course, Gorgone explains and demonstrates the fundamental frictions and building blocks used for shibari knots.

Minimalistic Arm Ties

In this step-by-step shibari course, Gorgone teaches two easy and minimalistic arm ties with their mode Aleks.

Minimalistic Chest Ties

In this step-by-step shibari course, Gorgone teaches two easy and minimalistic chest ties with their mode Aleks.

Minimalistic Ties

In this course Gorgone teaches a variety of minimalistic one-rope based ties. These small but efficient ties are suitable for all levels.

Minimalistic Waist Tie

In this step-by-step shibari class, Gorgone teaches an easy and minimalistic Belly Hug waist tie with their mode Aleks.

Moon Tie

This minimalistic tie is inspired by a structure demonstrated by Boris Mosafir during one of his classes and revisited by Gorgone.

Motion & Intention

In this class, Gorgone discusses the importance of posture, movement, body language and spatiality in a rope session.

No Model, No Problem!

In this class, Gorgone shows a simple solution to a problem we've all encountered when learning rope bondage: what if I don't have a model?

Playful Arm Ties

In this step-by-step shibari course, Gorgone teaches two playful arm ties with their model Lexi.

Playful Ties

In this shibari class, Gorgone teaches three playful ties. The beginner-friendly ties are ideal for fun, sensual and spontaneous rope play

Reverse Tension

In this step-by-step shibari class, Gorgone teaches the principle of reverse tension or counter tension with their model De’Jon.

Simple Arm Harnesses

In this step-by-step shibari course, Gorgone teaches examples of simple and fun arm ties with their model Jewelryandfire.

Simple Chest Harnesses

In this step-by-step shibari course, Gorgone teaches examples of simple and fun chest ties with their model Jewelryandfire.

Simple Harnesses

In this section, Gorgone teaches fun structures and harnesses that can be tied on a partner.

Simple Self-Ties

In this course, Gorgone teaches examples of simple structures that can be practiced on yourself.

Wrap It Up

In this class, Gorgone teaches forward tension, reverse tension and different options to close the rope at the end of a tie.

Back to Basics: Column Ties

Crotch Rope

In this class, Gorgone teaches various applications of crotch rope (also called matanawa) with their model Alma.

Double-Column Tie

In-depth explanations for the Double Column Tie.

Foot Rope

In this course, Gorgone teaches five different ways to tie feet.

Lab Time: Xana Harness Partial

Rope Gags

In this course Gorgone teaches various basic and creative gags using ropes and props.

Rope Handling And Flow

In this section, Gorgone demonstrates and explains a few techniques and tricks that can be used to tie wraps or frictions faster

Agura & Ebi

In this class, Gorgone teaches a floor-based Agura & Ebi Shibari with her model Jewelryandfire.

Bamboo Predicaments

In this course Gorgone teaches a few floor ties with a bamboo and how to anchor it safely for partial and full suspensions.

Basket Tie

In this class Gorgone teaches the 'Basket Tie' for suspensions. This constrictive but versatile tie offers a great variety of possibilities.

Butterfly Harness

In this class Gorgone teaches her Butterfly Harness. This beautiful and versatile arms-free harness is one of our most popular ties.

Butterfly TK

In this class, Gorgone teaches a TK (boxtie) version of their infamous Butterfly Harness with their model De'Jon.

Cocoon Tie

In this class, Gorgone teaches the Cocoon Tie. This surprising tie offers beautiful old-school aesthetics and a very restrictive feeling.

Diamond Leg Tie

In this class, Gorgone teaches the newest version of their Diamond Leg-Tie with their model Aleks.

Diamond Strappado

This Strappado is designed to make this tie more comfortable for people with less flexibility and reduce the loss of blood-circulation.

Fisherman Harness

This class teaches the Fisherman Harness. This comfortable chest harness positions the arms in the front and is a great alternative to a TK.

Gender Expanding TK

In this rope bondage tutorial, Gorgone teaches adjustment techniques for gender-affirming TKs and chest harnesses with their model Miah.

Gorgone's Fast Leg Tie

In this class, Gorgone teaches her "Fast Futomomo". This leg-tie is designed for faster execution and to reduce the pressure on the shinbone

Gorgone's Hip Harness

Designed from a model's perspective, this Hip-Harness is very well suited for self-suspensions and dynamic suspensions and transitions.

Hip Loader

This hip harness is mostly used to support the center of gravity to relieve upper body pressure during vertical rope bondage suspensions.

Lapis Binder

In this class, Gorgone teaches their "Lapis Binder", a suspendable version of the Arm-Ladder Tie.

Misungui Harness

This chest-loaded harness is designed as an alternative to the TK for models with sensitive shoulders and nerves.

Neck Hug Harness

This surprising tie is inspired by an original pattern demonstrated by Boris Mosafir during one of his classes and revised by Gorgone.

Wide-Front Hip Harness

In this class Gorgone teaches the 'Wide-Front' variation of her Hip Harness.

Xana Harness

In this class Gorgone teaches her 'Xana Harness'. This beautiful chest harness can be self-tied and is designed for comfortable suspensions.

Ankle Ties

In this shibari tutorial, Gorgone teaches the ins and outs of ankle ties.

Butterfly TK Suspension

Examples of vertical suspensions using the 'TK' Butterfly Harness.

Cocoon Suspension

In this class, Gorgone teaches a few options to suspend the Cocoon Tie with their model Alma.

First Flight: Face Up

This playlist is designed for riggers and bottoms in the early days of their suspension practice when support, stability and sustainability

Flow & Confidence In Hip-Harnesses

Self-suspension and dynamic movement class using Gorgone's Hip-Harness.

Flying Lotus Suspension

In this shibari class, Gorgone will teach you their Flying Lotus vertical suspension with their model Hongor.

Geeking About The TK

In this shibari tutorial, Gorgone will be going in-depth on a foundational shibari tie – namely, the TK (takate kote) or box-tie.

Gorgone's TK

In this class Gorgone teaches her original TK designed for more comfortable face-down suspensions and torsions.

Infinity Reverse Prayer

In this rope bondage tutorial, Gorgone teaches the Infinity Reverse Prayer Tie with their model Hongor.

Infinity TK

In this shibari class, Gorgone teaches their Infinity TK harness with their model Hongor.

Lexi Harness

In this class, Gorgone teaches a harness with the arms tied to the front with their model Lexi.

Moon Tie Suspension

In this class, Gorgone teaches a Moon Tie Suspension with their model Alma.

Scorpion Suspension

In this class Gorgone and her model Becky demonstrate a Strappado variation of the Butterfly Harness and demonstrates a Scorpion Suspension.

Springtide TK

In this class Gorgone teaches her Springtide TK. This beautiful chest harness is a minimalistic version of her TK3 without lower arm wraps.

Torsions On A Ring

In this class Gorgone teaches two basic Torsion suspensions on a ring.

Xana Partial Suspension

In this class Gorgone and her model Xana demonstrate a simple partial suspension using the Xana Harness and Diamond Futomomo.

Xana Self-Suspension

In this demo, Gorgone demonstrates how to use the Xana Harness for a self-suspension. This is not a tutorial.

Yoko Tsuri | Side Suspension

In this class Gorgone teaches a basic Yoko Tsuri (side suspension) with her model Franz.

Dynamic Transitions

In this shibari class, Gorgone will be teaching a Dynamic Transition Sequence with their model Vivian.

Gyaku Ebi | Hog Tie

In this class Gorgone teaches a 'Hog Tie' form (or Gyaku Ebi). The class is divided in 3 videos for floor, partial and full suspension.

Study On Falling

In this shibari tutorial, Gorgone will be teaching their ‘Study on Falling’ suspension sequence with their model Vivian.

Suspension Challenge: Duality Sequence

This playlist is a follow-along suspension sequence that’s ideal for exploring different shapes and transitions.