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| the essence of shibari: Essence of Shibari Shin Nawakari, 2017-05-01 The art of kinbaku, also known as shibari, is an elegant way to connect with a partner or add erotic spice in your life. Japanese-style bondage artist Shin Nawakiri shares his safe, sexy, and beautiful techniques in this newly-translated book, which contains numerous ties for the beginner artist and for intermediate or advanced players, including: sensual body wrapping without knots, binding one wrist or body column, body harnesses, futomomo (thigh ties), and takate kote (chest and arm binding). Explore the history of kinbaku, practical shibari for graceful and steamy play, the psychology of bondage (for those tying and those being bound), and more. Now is your time to enjoy this delicious form—learning from a renowned rope artist in the privacy of your home. |
| the essence of shibari: Shibari You Can Use Lee "Bridgett" Harrington, 2007 Japanese rope bondage and erotic macrame look complicated and intimidating, but you can learn the basics of this beautiful and sexy art form today. Bondage artist and educator Lee Bridgett Harrington takes you step-by-step through a variety of concepts and ties, giving you the tools to make aesthetically rewarding rope work. Each tutorial is broken down into easy to follow photographs by Circle23 with detailed descriptions, including how to tie all those knots (first secret of Japanese bondage revealed- there are only a few simple knots). From restrictive poses that limit movement to decorative rope work that accentuates the human form, Shibari You Can Use includes instruction on creating: - Shinju (Chest Harnesses) - Gyakuebi (Asian Style Hogtie) - Ebi or Kuri (Shrimp or Ball ties) - Rope Corsets - Strap-on Harnesses and Crotch Ropes - ...and much more! Shake off your fears of looking silly the first time you tie someone up, get some rope, and you too can learn Japanese rope bondage. |
| the essence of shibari: Tying and Flying Shay Tiziano, 2019-09-21 Self-suspension can be used for dynamic movement, exploring intense sensation, performance, learning partnered bondage, ritual, and more. This first-ever guide to self-suspension takes a thorough and nondogmatic approach, including everything from meticulous safety information to practical step-by-step rope bondage instruction. Beautiful color photography with a diverse range of self-suspenders is featured throughout. |
| the essence of shibari: Shibari Seito Saiki, 2018-01-10 Welcome to the beginners guide to Shibari. In this book you will learn about what it takes to safely and confidently perform the Japanese art of Shibari otherwise known as bondage. The secret here is that not all bondage is sexual in nature. While it is obviously associated with that as well, it is also independently considered an art form and is practiced by very serious artists. The main difference is being in the word chosen to describe it. The word Shibari in Japanese is specific to the act of tying, or binding. Whereas Kinbaku is the more sexual side of it, the word associated the BDSM and sex games side of things. If you are referring to a beautiful artistic display that, while erotic, is limited to an artist's interpretation and not a sex act then you would be speaking of Shibari. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: - What is Shibari? - Materials for the Japanese art of Shibari - Knotting and Tying - The knot tying of hands stirrup - The tying of hands stirrup (another variation) - The wrist knot chain - The knotting under arm rat-tail stopper - Connecting neck with both arms common whipping - Leg bind round lashing - Hip tie square lashing - Ankle's tying - Chest knots - Chest bind figure 8 knot - Chest bind figure 8 knot with hands - Advanced Knotting & Tying - The rope tying of hands, shoulders and legs - Double loops to tie mid arm mark bowline - The tying fisherman's knot - Sturdy knot of body overhand bow - The tying neck & back common cross whipping - The tying cow hitch - Constrictor knot - Humble coin knot double overhand - The tying ashley stopper knot - Difficult tying of waist, legs and head - The knotting rope |
| the essence of shibari: Tie Me Up! Stephan Niederwieser, 2014-02-27 Bondage for everybody: Stephan Niederwieser's relaxed style and focus on pleasure are the perfect combination for this introduction to bondage, a book that's sure to benefit both the rank beginner and the experienced practitioner. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the most important toys and accessories, about different kinds of knots and how to tie them securely. You'll find all the tools you need to let go of your inhibitions and get the biggest bang from your bondage experience. |
| the essence of shibari: Complete Shibari Douglas Kent (Photographer), 2010 About the series... Shibari is the Japanese-inspired art of tying a subject to not only immobilize them, but to do so elegantly and beautifully - creating an intimate and erotic experience for both the subject and the person tying. Adopted by rope enthusiasts all over the world, shibari (literally to tie or to bind) is a cornerstone of erotic rope art and the subject of captivating performances and photographs. However, in-depth resources for learning the art are difficult to obtain, making shibari intimidating, obscure and difficult to master... Until now. The Complete Shibari series is the most complete and accessible English-language guide to shibari ever published. Author Douglas Kent strips away shibari's mystery and reveals how to create visually stunning compositions with rope and the human form... in your own home or play space. About Complete Shibari: Land Complete Shibari Volume 1: Land explores the essential ground-based ties and forms of shibari. With short, clear explanations and over 450 lavish, step-by-step illustrations and photographs, Douglas Kent introduces the basic building blocks, then guides you in applying those basics to create a full range of beautiful and exciting ground-based shibari ties. This is not a knot book - if you can tie an overhand knot, you already know half the knots you'll ever need. This practical, hands-on guide to doing shibari covers everything from choosing and preparing rope, to scene safety, to the techniques... and the reasoning behind the techniques. Complete Shibari Volume 1: Land is a ground-breaking, must-have book for anyone interested in playing with rope. Buy it today and tie tonight! |
| the essence of shibari: The Beauty of Kinbaku Master "K", 2014-12-06 Now, for the first time in English, a book which tells the complete story of the remarkable, sensual and provocative world of Japanese erotic bondage. This completely revised and updated second edition, written by renowned authority and teacher Master K, draws upon his 40 years of interest, study and practice, much of it in Japan and is the most comprehensive volume on its subject. Since its debut in 2008 it has been embraced world-wide as the definitive reference. In fact, it continued as a bestseller when translated into Japanese in 2013! Here is what some of the Kinbaku luminaries in Japan had to say about the book: Nureki Chimuo, legendary Japanese rope master, said: It is a wonderful, complete book . . . I have never before seen a volume that expresses both such love for rope and such understanding of the subject . . . You have done a splendid job of pulling everything together into an accurate, concise work. I am just so impressed. You have my deep respect and admiration. Naka Akira continues: . . . when I looked inside it I was extremely surprised and impressed. Was it really possible that a book that explained Japanese kinbaku in such depth existed? . . . The content is very well put together. It's amazing! Arisue Go comments: Master K is the most notable and expert writer-researcher on this subject ... he has touched upon the very essence of Japan's culture in his excellent work. Osada Steve adds: Master K promises, and Master K delivers. This book is a masterpiece, the mother of all books on Kinbaku/Shibari. It's the yardstick with which all future books on the subject will be measured. Included in this large format soft-cover are chapters with: * The origins and history of Kinbaku-from ancient times to the present day * Its evolution as an art form, from medieval martial art to modern eroticism * Thirty mini biographies of the most famous & accomplished artists in Kinbaku history * Nearly one hundred rare, historical illustrations and photographs, some unique to this edition * A new photo gallery for the Second Edition with 50 stunningly beautiful photographs of ties by shibari artist and teacher Master K, many published here for the first time! * An extensive and expanded glossary for the Second Edition that describes and defines all of the classic and current kinbaku ties and terms * A clearly illustrated How-to section showing you how to complete two of the most important ties upon which many tying patterns are based * An extensive bibliography of all the English and Japanese literature on this fascinating subject * An index |
| the essence of shibari: Shibari for Beginners Takeshi Shiba, 2021-01-07 Discover the Pleasures of Kinbaku and Spice Up Your Sex Life With the Help of Japanese Rope Bondage. Do you feel like spicing up your sex life? Are you yearning for something erotic and sexy in your bedroom? If so, you should try kinbaku/shibari or Japanese rope bondage. Sensual and provocative, kinbaku is the perfect way to introduce something new to your bedroom. This practice originated in Japan more than 12000 years ago as a means of restraint and torture. During the past few hundred years, it evolved into something completely new. Kinbaku evolved into a stimulating activity that pleasures all senses. Discover the art of kinbaku and break your sex life's monotony and introduce pleasures that you never experienced before. The sexy and beautiful bondage techniques are guaranteed to bring steamy hotness to your bedroom and overload your senses with immense pleasure. But beware - there is a thin line between okay and mind-blowing sex, but it's not easy to achieve that - unless you have proper guidance. Surprise yourself (or your partner) with creative and erotic pleasures that are guaranteed to leave them gasping and yearning for more. The book contains a complete guide on shibari/kinbaku, with illustrations and step-by-step instructions so that you can master the art of bondage in no time - perfect for beginners. Here's what this Japanese rope bondage guide can offer you: The ropes of kinbaku techniques Detailed instructions for steamy rope play Step-by-step guides with illustrations for most stimulating rope ties Pictures of every knot and ligature so you'll always know what to do next Tips and tricks to boost pleasure and stimulation And much more! If you want to feel the pleasures you never felt before, all you have to do is to follow the step-by- step instructions found in this book. Discover the new dimension of erotic pleasure with naughty and stimulating bondage games. Scroll up, click on Buy Now with 1-Click, and Get Your Copy Now! |
| the essence of shibari: Kinbaku Nawashi Murakawa, 2013 Kinbaku is the Japanese word for rope bondage: In the west it is often referred to as Shibari. Although it originated in Japan as a means of restraint and torture, during the last hundred years it has also been used as an activity which gives emotional, physical, and visual pleasure for the participants. Nawashi Murakawa, the Artistic Director of the annual London festival of the Art of Japanese Rope Bondage provides the historical context for the practice which goes back 12000 years. He also explains how Kinbaku has developed as a dramatic art form which is performed in front of audiences in many countries. This series of ten chapters demonstrates how the art of rope bondage has developed in the UK, Russia, Canada and the USA as well as presenting a modern day live performance in Tokyo. The final section shows more traditional Japanese techniques. Chapters with Japanese contributors provide the text in Japanese as well as in English. The stunning and surprising photographs reveal the beauty and daring of the models, and their written accounts together with those of the photographers and rope experts give an insight into the lifestyle of those who practice this particular fetish. |
| the essence of shibari: The Little Guide to Getting Tied Up Evie Vane, 2017-08-20 The pioneering book on getting tied up for fun, from bedroom play to advanced suspensions. You'll learn all about finding the right partner for rope bondage (aka shibari or kinbaku), types of rope bondage scenes, avoiding injuries, pain processing, and the 7 Helpful Skills of Rope Bottoming, including Mindfulness, Being Prepared, and Communicating With Your Rope Top. You'll also learn how to evaluate a suspension hardpoint for safety and much more! Sprinkled throughout are photos plus true stories of rope bondage scenes that went wrong and scenes that went right. You'll also find a list of valuable rope bottoming resources. |
| the essence of shibari: Happy Hour Marlowe Granados, 2021-09-07 With the verve and bite of Ottessa Moshfegh and the barbed charm of Nancy Mitford, Marlowe Granados's stunning dbut brilliantly captures a summer of striving in New York City Refreshing and wry in equal measure, Happy Hour is an intoxicating novel of youth well spent. Isa Epley is all of twenty-one years old, and already wise enough to understand that the purpose of life is the pursuit of pleasure. She arrives in New York City for a summer of adventure with her best friend, one newly blond Gala Novak. They have little money, but that's hardly going to stop them from having a good time. In her diary, Isa describes a sweltering summer in the glittering city. By day, the girls sell clothes in a market stall, pinching pennies for their Bed-Stuy sublet and bodega lunches. By night, they weave from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side to the Hamptons among a rotating cast of celebrities, artists, Internet entrepreneurs, stuffy intellectuals, and bad-mannered grifters. Resources run ever tighter and the strain tests their friendship as they try to convert their social capital into something more lasting than precarious gigs as au pairs, nightclub hostesses, paid audience members, and aspiring foot fetish models. Through it all, Isa's bold, beguiling voice captures the precise thrill of cultivating a life of glamour and intrigue as she juggles paying her dues with skipping out on the bill. Happy Hour is a novel about getting by and having fun in a world that wants you to do neither. |
| the essence of shibari: Bind Me Before You Go Harper Kincaid, 2015-07-21 Determined to put her past behind her, Cassidy Peyton moves to the Big Apple. But New York has a few dark secrets of its own, including Serve, an exclusive BDSM club. It's a place she isn't sure she's ready for, until she sees him watching her. Hot. Intent. Knowing. With eyes that leave her stomach tied in knots, because the loneliness he's trying to hide matches her own. Security expert David Cavill has more secrets than any man should. Secrets that forever shut down any possibility of love, marriage, or family. Yet Cassidy draws him in, an intoxicating combination of strength, candor, and sensuality that David can't resist. But as their bond deepens, Cassidy must decide if she can love a man whose heart is bound tighter than the form of bondage he craves... |
| the essence of shibari: Two Knotty Boys Back on the Ropes Two Knotty Boys, 2009-02-05 Tying down a load of lumber is one thing; tying up your partner is another thing altogether. In this book, famed bondage riggers the Two Knotty Boys show readers how to tie basic knots and use them in sensual bondage techniques. With the help of renowned photographer Ken Marcus, the Boys use more than 750 full-color photos to illustrate the techniques for turning rope into rope bondage. Easy-to-follow captions and clear, step-by-step images allow readers to learn at their own pace, review entire techniques at a glance, or lay the book flat on a bed or table and follow along as they subdue their partner. Written in a playful style that makes rope bondage safe and approachable, and covering a wide range of techniques from basic ties to decorative ropework pieces, Two Knotty Boys Back on the Ropes is the perfect bedside companion for curious newcomers and serious players alike. |
| the essence of shibari: Discovering Leigh Gerry Pelser, 2018-05-15 To feel without thinking, and to love in simple and perfect trust. Photographer Leigh McCabe's life is about to change. Disillusioned and needing an escape from life, she stumbles across an alternative-lifestyle club in the dirty end of Johannesburg, where she meets Michael Marais. 'Just Mikey' to his friends, but more importantly, 'Sir Michael' to those of a more submissive persuasion.Fascinated by his capacity for rope-work, she asks for tutelage from Sir Michael, which ensues a much deeper rite of passage than she bargained for. In a complex journey that spans from the urban sprawl of South Africa's financial capital to the breathtaking beauty of the untamed African bush, Leigh and Sir Michael join in a mutual emotional voyage of discovery, surprising each other, and themselves, along the way. The only question is, what would happen if Leigh's boyfriend, Wayne, was to discover Leigh's escapades?A multifaceted and gripping work of fiction that takes us to hitherto unexplored areas of love, lust, trust and betrayal. Gerry Pelser writes from the pits of his well-versed soul, binding your hand on the journey with him, making you feel as if you are a first-class voyeur to his attention-to-detail ability to mesmerize the reader and hold them captive firmly in the palm of his hand long after the words 'The End' have been read - Goodreads Reviewer4.8-rating on Goodreads. |
| the essence of shibari: The Ritual of Dominance and Submission David English, 2012-07-06 Within these pages lay the elusive secrets to defining structure and ritual to alternative dominant/submissive and master/slave lifestyle dynamics within your personal life or your community. You will find a definitive resource for building, practicing and maintaining rituals and protocols within your relationship or group, without having to go join a secret society, or convincing someone to mentor you on their private secrets for success. |
| the essence of shibari: Naughty Knots Potter Gift, 2013-12-31 Learn the ropes of erotic bondage with a discreet knot-tying guide. Follow the step-by-step illustrations and discover how to restrain your partner simply and safely. You'll also learn how to fashion a suggestive rope corset, a crop for spanking, and other bedroom tricks that will have you bound for adventure! |
| the essence of shibari: Summary of Shin Nawakari & Piez Jeng's Essence of Shibari Everest Media,, 2022-03-25T22:59:00Z Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Kinbaku, also known as shibari, has become a symbol of Japanese SM. It has been difficult for Chinese-speaking regions to develop their own kinbaku community, as there are few teaching materials written in Chinese. #2 I hope this book will help guide readers to practice the basics of kinbaku, and newcomers to get started. I will endeavor to introduce the new knowledge and skills I have learned, as well as my own understanding of kinbaku. #3 The direction of study and method of techniques will be different for different purposes. Playful bondage between partners does not require knowledge of complicated techniques, but a sense of closeness between each other. In SM domination sessions, the nawashi must learn how to create a sense of restraint without causing too much discomfort for the bottom or bound partner. #4 Teaching kinbaku is like teaching cooking. You must find the kinbaku dishes that work for both of you. The basic skills may look simple, but when used in combination they can produce all sorts of variations. |
| the essence of shibari: Shibari Gary Duggan, 2015-10-22 I’ve started to recognise complete strangers... An ad sales team leader on a joyride to self-destruction. A Romanian bookshop employee who wants to try something new. An entertainment journalist who wants out. A restaurant manager who mourns a suicide. An English movie star who seeks credibility by slumming it in theatre. A Japanese florist who feels it’s time to take another chance. Relationships are strained, snapped and formed in this modern-day look at life in a multi-cultural Dublin. |
| the essence of shibari: Essence of Watercolour Hazel Soan, 2017-08-03 A paperback reissue Hazel Soan's classic practical art book. Hazel Soan is a well-known and popular artist and an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher. In The Essence of Watercolour Hazel shows how wonderfully versatile and beguiling the medium of watercolour is and how to get the most out of it. Hazel stresses how important it is to understand the characteristics of the medium in order to exploit it to the full. She encourages the reader to explore the properties of watercolour and to be unafraid of strength of colour and brushstroke. Hazel shows through demonstration and projects that tone is king in watercolour and illustrates how to paint light with the use of shade. Armed with this understanding she demonstrates that watercolour is not such an unforgiving medium after all: accidents and mistakes can be disguised, overridden and corrected. The Essence of Watercolour is a culmination of many years of Hazel's teaching and demonstrating, in which she offers inspirational insights into the secrets of watercolour painting and encourages artists to take their art to the next level. |
| the essence of shibari: Kama Sutra A Position A Day New Edition DK, 2022-01-06 Make each day a sex adventure, with 365 ways to reach the summit of pleasure. From 'The Peacock's Tail' to 'The Tiger's Claw', and 'The Reckless Grasp' to the 'Seated Sigh', give every position a go and treat yourself to a year of seriously great sex. Whether you want slow, sensual lovemaking or a quick, orgasmic fix, find a sex position for every time, place, and mood in this gorgeously visual guide that's stylish, fun, and just a little bit naughty. Sensual and spiritual - sometimes gymnastic, always fantastic - here is the ancient sex manual of the Kama Sutra brought bang up to date for a whole new horny readership. |
| the essence of shibari: BDSM 101 Rev. Jen, 2013-07-01 From the mind that brought you the memoirs Elf Girl and Live Nude Elf comes BDSM 101, a no-nonsense manual for those readers interested in learning about bondage and discipline; dominance and submission; and sadism, masochism, or sadomasochism. For years, Rev. Jen has been coaching her readers on all sex-related matters through her articles in Penthouse and posts on Nerve, an online magazine. A self-proclaimed authority on the subject of sex (and specifically BDSM), Jen spent her early twenties working as a professional submissive at a swanky Manhattan dungeon before becoming a sex surrogate for a renowned therapist. In BDSM 101, Jen shares rare insight into this oftentimes misunderstood world. Practical instructions are given on: Safety and communication Bondage, spanking, flogging Fetishes, humiliation, dirty talk And more! Included are steamy, sometimes ridiculous anecdotes from Jen’s past, interviews with her wacky artist friends, and basic illustrations. According to the author, “This book is what would happen if Marquis de Sade, Andy Warhol, and Dorothy Parker got together and made a nymphomaniac Bride of Frankenstein.” Useful, entertaining, and written with rare candor, BDSM 101 is a book that can offer spark to the fires of love in any relationship. |
| the essence of shibari: Bondage for Sex Chanta Rose, 2006 Chanta Rose teaches readers everything they need to know about bondage and rope tying to increase their pleasure in bondage sex without having to hop on a plane to San Francisco to take her standing-room only classes. |
| the essence of shibari: Bondage. Manuale Pratico Per Iniziare. Ediz. Inglese Davide La Greca, 2018 |
| the essence of shibari: Daddy's Little Maren Smith, 2019-03-13 His ad read: Submissive wanted - 3 Days Only!For Eric, dominant tendencies ran in the family. But God help him, if he had to sit through another holiday dungeon party matched to the worst submissive his mother could find, he was going to choke somebody... and not in a good way. Still, never in his wildest dreams did he expect that ad to work. He certainly didn't expect to find a submissive like Lacey--shy, reserved, unbelievably eager to please, and best of all, a preferential Little that fit perfectly with his Daddy Dom desires. The only fly in the warming lubricant? Lacey had the hunger, but some past ex had told her that she wasn't 'real'--not a real Little; not a real submissive. She believed it, but she couldn't be more wrong and he was going to prove it to her. The first job of a Daddy Dom had nothing to do with spankings, cuddles, rules or sex. Daddy Dom Priority #1: Take Care of Your Submissive. Lacey was about to learn this the hard way... Especially once she became Daddy's Little.Author note: Originally published under the title Real. |
| the essence of shibari: The Pleasure of Rope Bob Bentley, 2017-08 This is an amazing collection of real life Kinbaku performances originally filmed by Bob Bentley in London and Tokyo. It features internationally famous Kinbaku performers and models including:Kazami RankiAkira NakaGestaltaMidoriKinoko HajimeOsada SteveEsinemNawashi MurakawaNina RussGorgoneIroha ShizukiZaharaCloverWykd DaveAnd many others... |
| the essence of shibari: Essence of Shibari Shin Nawakari, 2017-07-01 |
| the essence of shibari: Playing Well with Others Lee Harrington, Mollena Williams, 2012 An unprecedented guidebook explaining the community aspect of the kink lifestyle. This is the first book that explains kink culture - the parties, leather bars, conferences, workshops, fetish nights, explatoriums and other gatherings that turn BDSM and leather from a bedroom predilection to a lifestyle and community. Readers will learn how to: understand etiquette in different sex communities; negotiate for play and aftercare; and most importantly, what on earth to wear! |
| the essence of shibari: Discovering Kinbaku Zetsu Nawa, 2019-10-13 In 2006, I took my first trip to Tokyo as well as my first lesson in kinbaku, the Japanese art of erotic rope bondage. Over the next decade, I would visit many times, meeting with and learning from many of the most important masters of the art. In 2011, I became a student of one of the grandmasters of kinbaku, Yukimura Haruki. I was given the name Haru Yutaka and in 2013 I was promoted to the rank of instructor in his unique style of shibari, Yukimura Ryuu.Each time I would visit Tokyo, I felt my appreciation for the art of kinbaku growing deeper, more complex, and more nuanced. This volume is a collection of essays that are both reflections and memorializations of the many lessons I learned from the people I have met on my journey.I hope these writing can help share some of my understanding of what rope is and what it can be. This is book is not designed to be a how-to manual or a primer for techniques or skills. Rather it is my own reflection and meditation on what I found while studying in Japan.Taken as a whole, it offers a way of thinking about rope that is guided my feeling, emotion, communication, and eroticism. |
| the essence of shibari: The Essence of Hinduism Mahatma Gandhi, 1987 |
| the essence of shibari: Sacred Kink Lee Harrington, 2016-04 Some of us have had a moment in the middle of fun and sexual exploration that lead to connecting with the divine or having an epiphany about life that was far from expected. Others have been drawn to the possibilities of finding universal truths between the sheets or in the dungeon for all of their lives. Some are aware that their bodies hold the key towards knowing their spirits, but don't know which doors of desire to unlock. Others have glimpsed the limitless where they have been told that only debauchery lives, and are looking to go back for more. This and more is Sacred Kink. Modern tools of BDSM, fetishism, kink and erotic adventuring have roots that go far back into history, tools that have been used for reaching altered states of consciousness, creating spiritual epiphanies, and changing lives. Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond explores the sacred roots of kink tools, and the ways kink can be used today for sacred workings. Explore and find practical tools involving: - Negotiation, Communication and Aftercare for Sacred Kink - Catharsis, Top Trances and Exorcising Personal Demons - Ordeals, Earning Leathers, and Ending Relationships - Energetically Transmitted Diseases and Solo Sex Magic - Creating Ritual Play Spaces and Dedicated Tools - Developing Rituals for Dominance and Submission - Pain Processing and the Dialysis of Desire - Erotic Shapeshifting and Possession Workings - The Spiritual Calling of Mastery and Slavery - Kink and Chemistry Ethics - ...and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or have never delved into the depths of adventurous sex and personal truth, you hold in your hand a roadmap, a set of keys, and an invitation to journey on your own path of Sacred Kink. |
| the essence of shibari: Saved by the Dark Ann Jensen, 2021-02-02 Forget knights on white horses, how about a hero riding a motorcycle with shining chrome? Phoebe’s spirit was forged into steel by a childhood split between foster care and the streets. Now grown, the simple act of accepting the wrong drink traps her in the underworld of human trafficking. On her way to be sold to a Mafia sociopath who’s obsessed with her innocent looks and unbreakable spirit, Phoebe desperately reaches out for help from an unlikely hero. Sharp, VP of the Dark Sons Motorcycle club and former Navy SEAL sniper, has long ago learned being right is not the same thing as being lawful. With his Brothers, he lives, fights, and loves hard, living every day by their code of honor. He never thought to take an Old Lady, especially not one who looks as delicate or has been as abused as Phoebe. But Sharp soon finds himself losing his heart to her, vowing to protect her no matter the cost. Far from a natural match, Sharp struggles with whether she can ever accept the man he is and not just the safety he represents. When Phoebe asked for help, she’d been willing to do anything to be safe. But she hadn’t expected to find a new home, an unconventional family, and a man who sets both her heart and body ablaze. Can she overcome her fear and trauma and convince Sharp she’s more than just someone to protect? This is book one in the Dark Sons Motorcycle Club series and can be enjoyed independently. Publisher’s Note: This dark contemporary romance has elements of danger, mystery, suspense, adult themes, possible triggers for some readers, adult content, sensual scenes and power exchange. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase. |
| the essence of shibari: American Kitsune, Vol. 8 Brandon Varnell, 2018-04-20 When the fan service fails... The action prevails… Lilian has been kidnapped by the Shensheng Clan. Kevin and Iris go on a journey to rescue her from the clutches of Shinkuro Shensheng, the Bodhisattva, which requires sneaking into the Citadel of Light. But infiltrating the most powerful Celestial Kitsune’s stronghold isn’t their only problem. With threats waiting around every corner, including but not limited to: yokai gangsters, scantily-clad Amazonians, and tentacle monsters, saving Lilian is looking more and more like a pipe dream. |
| the essence of shibari: Sogobujutsu David C. Falcaro, 2012-07-18 David C. Falcaro, a longtime martial arts expert, presents this textbook exploring the history, philosophy, codes of conduct, psychology, and traditions of the Neji Gekken Ryu. Falcaro is a Sodenkethat is, he has received scrolls after attaining proficiency. Students of the Godaishin Dojo can rely on this guide to excel in their study of Sogobujutsu, learning codes of conduct found in a traditional dojo setting; ways former warriors applied important teachings; forms of martial arts and how they diff er; and terms that can improve your understanding of martial arts. Jumpstart your understanding of martial arts or reinforce important principles youve already learned. With this portable form of instruction, you can strengthen your mental and physical skills so that class time can be efficiently spent on training. This important first look into the many aspects of martial arts etiquette brings meaning to the common acts and actions found in traditional dojo settings. Prepare yourself for success and begin the journey from white belt to black belt with Sogobujutsu. |
| the essence of shibari: A Networked Self and Love Zizi Papacharissi, 2018-06-12 We fall in love every day, with others, with ideas, with ourselves. Stories of love excite us and baffle us. This volume is about love and the networked self. It focuses on how love forms, grows, or dissolves. Chapters address how relationships of love develop, are sustained or broken up through technologies of expression and connection. Authors explore how technologies reproduce, reorganize, or reimagine our dominant rituals of love. Contributors also address what our experiences with love teach us about ourselves, others, and the art of living. Every love story has a beginning and an end. Technology does not give love the kiss of eternity; but it can afford love new meaning. |
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| the essence of shibari: Shibari Guide for Beginners BILLY. HALCYON, 2025-04-22 Have you ever been intrigued by Japanese rope bondage but didn't know how to start? Do you dream of learning Shibari in a way that feels safe, intentional, and deeply connected-without confusion or fear? Are you looking for a beginner's guide that blends practical skill with the profound emotional essence of rope artistry? Your search ends here. Shibari Guide for Beginners by rope artist Ren Takahashi is a thoughtful, sensual introduction to one of the world's most intimate art forms. Whether you're the one tying or being tied, this step-by-step book will help you craft safe, stunning, and emotionally attuned rope scenes-even if you're a complete novice. Inside, you'll discover: ✔ The essentials of trust, consent, and emotional safety ✔ How to select, prepare, and work with different ropes ✔ Detailed photo guides for foundational ties, including: → Single- and Double-Column Ties → Basic Chest Harness → Leg Tie → Hogtie ✔ How to sense your partner's responses through breath, body language, and energy ✔ Creating an immersive rope experience with lighting, music, and intention ✔ Transforming rope into a dialogue of desire, surrender, and connection ✔ Aftercare rituals to nurture closeness and grounding Beyond technique, this book is an invitation to mindfulness, reverence, and the sacred exchange between partners. It's for lovers, artists, seekers, and healers-for anyone who wants to tie with both skill and soul. Whether you seek artistry, deeper intimacy, erotic discovery, or emotional release, Shibari Guide for Beginners will empower you to embrace rope with confidence, clarity, and heart. Begin your Shibari journey with presence and care-get your copy today. |
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