Life, humans and nature are not square. Why should rope art be?

This workshop will be based on static bondage. More specifically, we are going to work very internally, in subtle motion. The point will be to develop a very organic style of bondage, to transform the body to a nearly plant-like state; surviving and evolving through a restrictive environment.

Visually, we will work around dividing rules that you can find in Ikebana and Bonsai art. By mimicking the shape of nature, or drawing inspiration for contortions, we can create unbalanced designs and breathing challenges for the person inside the ropes.

Internally, for both the tying person and their partner, it will be about making and taking space. It is one of the best workshops I offer to work around listening, calmness, and body manipulation/awareness.

Life is about a spiral, and spiral will be one of our main tools. You can find them anywhere; from the galaxy to our DNA, but also inside our ropes! Riggers are going to put this motion and feeling inside themselves to offer it to their partner through rope.

Posture and position will also be studied through the concept of MA. This workshop leads to a thoughtful and contemplative way of tying and being tied.

Finally, it serves as a wonderful continuity to the One Rope‘s workshop.

Requirements :

• Will to work on body consciousness
• Good communication level
• A lot of Kinbaku ropes (10 minimum) and being ready to cut them!
• Blindfold – or a piece of all-purpose fabric
• Few round-ed carabiners

Rules :

• Intermediate to advanced – but not a suspension Workshop
• Being 18+
• To be medically able to do physical activities like; dance, martial art, yoga…
• No video, nor sound recording. Be present : in the present.
• But pictures of your home creations are welcome ! (Specific rules will be given at each exercise)
• Nudity for the Model will be possible (But not mandatory!)

NOTE: It’s a High Risk Workshop, especially from nerve perspective.

YOROÏ NICOLAS

Senseï // Performer // Presenter

Nicolas as been practicing ropes for more than 20 years. His works come from his study of Japanese Kinbaku/Shibari as well as from his different body practices : Aikido, Thai Massage, Contact-improvisation, System A.

He lived in Japan for 4 years, where he met his master Arisue Go.

He also had studied with Kinoko, Otonawa, Kazami Tanki, Felix Ruckert, Shadow, Pedro, Peter Amalion… and did many workshop/exchange with other presenter.

His style is generally describeb as minimalist & organic while in Motion.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY// JANUARY 21 & 22 2023// 11 - 17

150 EUR per pair -> one day// 300 EUR per pair -> two days

75 EUR single -> one day// 150 EUR single -> two days

(If you register as single you will be paired up with other singles in the group / Switching is welcome!)

(Social tickets available for the poor!)

(Members of our association get a 25% reduction)

REGISTRATION: JANA <jana.felixruckert@gmx.de>