Shibari Classes

𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙𝕝𝕪 𝕊𝕙𝕚𝕓𝕒𝕣𝕚 𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕤𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕝𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕤 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕖𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕓𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕤

Shibari is the term generally used to define Japanese rope bondage. Although it has many similarities to Western bondage (the B of BDSM), Shibari is centred around the dynamic between partners and creates a scene of play where ropes are leading the player. The practice is rooted in eroticism but evolved outside Japan apart from sexual also to artistic practices and community building. 

The classes are designed for all levels but especially for beginners to give a point of entry and start the journey with ropes. They will give everyone the tools to get started in their practice safely, no matter which role they prefer to take on, tying or getting tied; switching is permitted and encouraged.

Tolerance, open-mindedness, and empathy are critical values of this class. As long as you are committed to Shibari, it is a tool to connect different bodies, souls, experiences, and generations from oldest to youngest. We do not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia, or sexism in the space of Lola Lieven. 

We facilitate cross-cultural and transpersonal spaces. Being a neighbourhood venue, we stand for our streets and cohabitants on a small scale. Both LGBTQI+ racialised people and our neighbours are at the centre. We are trained to hold these spaces, and in each class there will be one spaceholding person. We can also provide a 20% discount to our community if they cannot pay the total price of the classes. You can write us for the discount code: aysenur@lolalieven.nl

The event lasts 3 hours of which 2 hours are dedicated to class and 1 hour to free tying, a so-called ‘rope-jam’ where one can practise, tie for fun and socialise and mix with other participants. The topics of the class are different every month and will be announced beforehand.