The Ebi and its reverse, the Gyaku Ebi are some of the oldest Shibari ties known. Both of these and their variations have been used in military and law enforcement contexts such as interrogation and torture for centuries.
That makes them perfect for our use!
Since they are vigorous and demanding ties that involve difficult positions, they are recommended for intermediate and advanced players who enjoy and are in condition for strict bondage and tough play.
Variations on tying and play techniques for these positions will be shown.
Safety and the bio-mechanics of these ties will be covered in detail.
Come learn all the play possibilities that come with this classically beautiful and elegantly evil shibari tie.
If you can, come with a practice partner. If you don't have a partner, come anyway and we'll make sure you get a chance to practice the basic techniques. Rope Bottoms - this is your chance to meet some rope tops - come learn and get tied up!
Some rope will be provided for the workshop, but bring the following if you can
If you don't have suitable rope, Monk (www.TwistedMonk.com) will be selling hemp rope before the workshop. Please show up 15 minutes early if you would like to buy rope.
This workshop assumes no previous bondage experience, and is appropriate for all genders and orientations.
An Intimate Evening with Mark Yu - Thursday 04/30/09 7:00 - 9:30
Giving Good Head - Manipulating and stimulating the head, hair, neck and face - Saturday 05/02/09 1:00 - 3:00
Erotic Rope Domination (with a side of pain) - Saturday 05/02/09 4:00 - 6:00
Mark Yu is a Kinbaku / Nawa Shibari artist/educator, Bamboo artist and Feng Shui design consultant.
His bondage and art draw from his lifetime study of Oriental medicine and twenty years of clinical experience treating muscle pain and bio-mechanical dysfunction.
Mark has taught bondage, healing arts and energetic play techniques publicly and privately for several years, to include standing-room only workshops at Shibaricon and these very popular workshops in Seattle in 2005 and 2008.
He is a devotee of Taoist Oriental Medicine and Zen and a pioneer and advocate of progressive alternative energetic and bio-mechanically based body disciplines.
Mark lives in Austin, Texas and maintains a blog with insights on Shibari, erotic art and writing, rope and BDSM issues at JadeGate.blogspot.com
Workshop fee: $35
Workshop + party (CSPC members only): $45
CSPC membership is NOT required for the workshop. Please bring ID to verify that you're at least 18 years old.
Pre-registration is NOT required for the workshop.