Rope Fundamentals: Psychological Effects of Tying

Rope creates sensation and emotion. In this class, you’ll explore how body positions and spatial relationships affect the mood and headspace of your partner. Using simple ties, you’ll experiment with emotional intention in your rope.

Start here if you’re new to rope, want a solid foundation of shibari skills, or need to get back to basics. You’ll learn the “what” and the “how” of tying: handling your rope, basic knots, simple harnesses, and how rope can connect bodies and moods. We keep it relaxed, safe, and supportive.