"Introduction to Hashira" with Mr-Arrow & subzq2

This class is an a la carte excerpt from our Hashira Immersion Weekend presented by @Mr_Arrow & @subzq2

(This is an in-person only event. There will be no livestream or recording.)

Hashira Shibari is the Japanese inspired rope bondage art of tying someone to an upright post, beam, or column. Translating to "pole or pillar binding," this advanced technique restricts movement by pressing the partner against a stationary surface, creating deep immobility, intense weight distribution, and strong erotic tension.

Before modern ceiling suspensions and bamboo rigs, tying to architectural pillars (or hashira) was the standard method of choice in historic Japanese homes. The post can act as a rigid anchor point to achieve kneeling, seated, standing, or partial suspension scenes.

This session will start by explaining the concept of a hashira and how to prepare a vertical pole for rope play / suspension by creating a variety of pole hard points.  We will explore standing and seated ties, and will conclude by teaching the “classic” hashira suspension, where the bottom is upright with their back tied to the pole 

Additional hashiras will be installed around The Rope Room for this weekend

About your presenters

@Mr_Arrow & @subzq2 are rope and kink educators.  Mr_Arrow is the creator of the “Dungeon Pole” style of dungeon furniture, which we believe is the first free-standing, portable vertical pole designed for kinky play that is strong enough to perform suspension.  Details at https://dungeonpoles.com/resources. 
 
They have also written a collection of essays about kink and D/s, informed by their 24/7, M/s relationship as a longtime married couple.  Available for free at https://dungeonpoles.com/power_and_love. 

Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7

Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00

Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed