Workshop Flavours of Semenawa

Semenawa is often mistakenly associated with pain. But seme is not just for the sake of pain. Tight, restrictive ropes and strenuous or uncomfortable positions torment the body. Suffering can be not only physical, but also mental.

The mental aspects, though often neglected, are just as important as the physical ones. Tying the mind rather than the body together with helplessness and hopelessness or even frustration leaves no choice but to surrender that embodies the very essence of semenawa.

Let’s explore these possibilities more deeply. Creating a particular headspace brings with it strong emotions. Some of them may be dark, yet possess a unique and compelling beauty and strength. Embrace these emotions alongside our intentions and fetishes. Find out who we are, what appeals to us and where we want to grow. Get inspiration.

This workshop offers a journey through various shades of semenawa, all while honoring the spirit of kinbaku. We will navigate through nuanced flavours such as shame, tough love, stories we put into ropes and minds, objectification or exposure and humiliation. Even if some of these are not your kinks, we will provide alternative path to enjoy and learn from each exercise.

Pre-requisites

Intermediate level: Both riggers and models should have experience with partial suspensions and have a solid foundation on the floor. You should master basic floor ties, especially single and double column ties, lacing, futomomo and any form of stable Gote (Takate Kote).
Upper intermediate level: Both riggers and models should have experience with basic suspensions and have a solid foundation on the floor. You should master basic floor ties, especially single and double column ties, lacing, futomomo and any form of stable Gote (Takate Kote).

Bring with you

Intermediate level: Participants will need to bring a minimum of 8 ropes.
Upper intermediate level: Participants will need to bring a minimum of 12 ropes.

Other information

  • Length: 2 days
  • Level: intermediate / upper intermediate
  • Suspension points: bamboos
  • Teaching: Peter Soptik & Sansei