Timeout by Art of of Hojojutsu
Aarau, Switzerland
Art of Hojojutsu offers mindful Shibari coaching, workshops, rope sessions, photography and hand-prepared Japanese jute ropes, grounded in respect, trust, aesthetics and safety.
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Online sessions
- Performances
- Play parties
Timeout by Art of of Hojojutsu
Aarau, Switzerland
Art of Hojojutsu offers mindful Shibari coaching, workshops, rope sessions, photography and hand-prepared Japanese jute ropes, grounded in respect, trust, aesthetics and safety.
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Online sessions
- Performances
- Play parties
Art of Hojojutsu offers mindful Shibari coaching, workshops, rope sessions, photography and hand-prepared Japanese jute ropes, grounded in respect, trust, aesthetics and safety.
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Online sessions
- Performances
- Play parties
GER
More about Timeout by Art of of Hojojutsu
TimeOut by Art of Hojojutsu is a protected space in Aarau for Shibari, connection, learning and conscious pauses. Rope art, photography, meditation, bodywork, tea and conversation come together here without competing for attention.
The focus is always on the individual, with their own pace, questions and story. TimeOut offers space for coaching, workshops, rope jams, photo sessions and small gatherings where exchange and personal growth can unfold.
Respect, trust, mindfulness and safety form the foundation. The space invites you to step away from the noise of everyday life for a few hours, arrive fully and allow something genuine to emerge. There is nothing to prove and no role to perform. You may learn, explore, become quiet, laugh or simply share a cup of tea.
A TimeOut from everyday life. Perhaps even a small sense of coming home.
The team
Stjepan
(he/him)Founder, Teacher
I am Stjepan Palescak, photographer, rope artist and coach behind Art of Hojojutsu. Rope has been part of my path since 2012. Shaped by martial arts, my time at a Shaolin temple and my training as a medical massage therapist, I combine Shibari with body awareness, safety and expression. For me, rope is never just technique. It is communication, guidance and a quiet dialogue between two people.
Accessibility
Physical space
- Accessible parking nearby
- Elevator access
- Lowered suspension points
- Seating with backrests
- Step-free entrance
- Wide doorways / hallways
- Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Sensory experience
- Breaks encouraged
- Clear reporting or support pathways shared
- Low-scent environment
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Trauma-informed
- Quiet or low-stimulus area available
Financial accessibility
- Sliding scale or reduced-cost options
- Community or scholarship spots
- Loaner ropes available
- Work trade or volunteer discounts
Community safety
We take community safety seriously. While studios operate independently, we uphold clear expectations around consent, accountability, and care.
If something feels off, you can use our reporting system. All concerns are reviewed thoughtfully.
