Workshop 3 (Jiai and Hex Harness)

WORKSHOP 2 (Hips / legs)

1) The Jiai is a torso tie including the restraint of the arms completely resting on the front of the torso, a common translation of this Japanese word is "self-love" as if it were a "hug towards oneself". 

(Basic harness option for car ties).

2) The Hex-harness is a hands-free torso tie. The main design of this tie resembles the shape of a hexagonal.

Class content:

• Review of basic knowledge applied to the harnesses taught.

• Explanation of the functionalities of the harnesses taught

• Keys to understand and work on consensus and communication during the practice of Shibari.

• Technical safety keys and minimization of accidents for people who tie and those who are tied related to the harnesses taught.

• Review of the anatomy of the Shibari models applying the harnesses taught and how to prepare for said ties and postures involved.

• Step-by-step demonstration of how to do them with respective necessary variations according to anatomy or needs of the models present in class.

• Exercises to make the harnesses taught more practical and efficient.

• How to apply the suspension line to each learned tie.

To attend this class:

• Previous experience is necessary, meeting minimum basic knowledge requirements (consult with the organization) or attend the initiation workshop (WORKSHOP 1).

• Have your own strings. This class requires 3-4 ropes of standard measurements.

(You can buy in the space by notifying in advance or on our website and if you book the class first, you can get a discount on your purchase of materials)

Specifications of this workshop:

• This workshop is compatible and recommended to attend as pairs (two people) in which one person takes the role of being tied, and another person takes the role of tie. It is also suitable for those who want to attend to it as individuals by tying oneself, adapting the ties that imply restriction of arms and hands to simpler but functional variations.

• This workshop is also available virtually, via Zoom, for those who do not reside in Barcelona, cannot access the space, or for other reasons that prevent attending in person. The virtual entrance also has the participation of the people who assist it online, receiving corrections, asking online, and requesting a repetition or extended explanation. Access to the class by Zoom is sent 24 hours before the class time and the class is recorded for those who cannot attend the live time and will be in the cloud for 15 days.

• People who attend this workshop in person have to follow the protocol established for face-to-face events in relation to Covid-19. Consult our covid-19 policy and send us an e-mail if you still have any questions.