Special LEAP

“Roped In: A Rope Bottoming Discussion Panel”

Friday August 21st

Ever wondered what's really going on in a bottom's head (and body) during a scene or in “the scene”? This is your chance to find out straight from the source. Join fuoco, Violet Rain, and Insignia — three of our weekend's featured presenters — for a candid, high-energy panel all about the art of bottoming in rope. Facilitated by GoldenCourtney

Whether you're the one tying or the one being tied, this session is for you. We're diving into communication, sensation, endurance, headspace, and everything in between — with plenty of room for your burning questions.

This special LEAP class is open to everyone, including our Roped In weekend attendees.

Stick around and “hang out” after for a rare Friday Night Rope Jam with our out-of-town presenters, fellow weekend attendees, and the Oblige staff. We'll keep the conversation and connections going, and anyone who wants to tie or skill-share is welcome to use this beautiful space as they like.

About This Class

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.