Bodies Under Pressure

with Discover Kinbaku

This is a two day weekend intensive that takes place on May 10th and 11th from 11am-6pm both days.

In this Weekend Intensive, we will take a different look at the philosophy and toolbox of  “Semenawa” - the style we tie. Essentially, it brings together Alexander's kink -  erotic impact play with ropes - with Natasha's research of somatic transformations. How do we use pressure - impact - to create an emotional response from the model? 

We are dealing with more complex techniques in semi- and full suspensions. The process of tying is slow, the figures produced are static. Rope after rope increases the challenge. The result is images that are aesthetically reminiscent of calligraphy or ikebana. The goal is to move the tied partner to devotion and show them in all their beauty. Rope Bottoms learn the somatic skills to accept and integrate the impact, allowing for emotional transformation in ropes, without giving up the boundaries or sense of self. 

Our philosophy and techniques are inspired by the “Art of Semenawa” of Naka Akira. Alexanders brings in 15+ years of practice of martial arts and Natasha her intensive study of somatics and bodywork. 

For whom is it?

This workshop is for couples (of all age and gender constellations) who already have intermediate-advanced experience in Japanese-inspired bondage and want to engage more intensively with Semenawa. Through various exercises you repetitively practice the principles and gain confidence in your abilities as well as self-confidence in applying Semenawa during your private play.

What you will learn

…as a rigger:

• deeper understanding of concepts and philosophy of Semenawa

• becoming more creative with your own adaptions of the standard ties

• getting fluent with complex line management in suspensions

• understanding important non-technical aspects, such as Ma-ai, timing, communication through rope tools to create a shared experience of intimacy

… as a rope-bottom:

• practicing using your attention to connect deeper with yourself and your partner 

• developing a feeling of your emotional and physical limits and positively communicating them 

• learning receptivity, staying soft under the impact of the ropes  

• finding a feeling of internal safety during more challenging ties

Requirements:

The willingness of both partners to engage in more challenging ties in suspension and in impact play with ropes is the prerequisite for participation in this weekend Intensive.

• Bottoms must have experience in challenging suspensions with torsion load and are capable to attend their body in ropes and communicate effectively with their riggers.

• Riggers must be capable of demonstrating fluency in simple static and dynamic suspensions, such as Kata-ashi and Torsion loaded suspension based on a stemless Gote, by safely and effectively finishing these routines in less than 30 min.

Bring along: clothing to your taste, suiting your mood for intense rope bondage, and at least 12 jute ropes, 5 or 6 mm, length adapted to the body you are tying

Tickets sold as pairs, $480 per tying pair.
$200 deposit, $280 cash at the start of class. $480 total.

Tickets are $480 per pair, going on sale on 4/5 at 11am

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

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