Threaded Within: Self-Tying & Somatic Rope Flow

This is a gentle, beginner-friendly introduction to self-tying and somatic rope flow. This non-sexual, partner-free workshop.

An Introduction to Self-Tying & Somatic Rope Flow is a three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop designed for those curious about rope as an embodied, grounding practice.

This workshop is solo-focused only — there is no partner work, no suspension, and no sexual framing. You’ll be invited to slow down and explore how rope feels on your own body through guided somatic awareness, simple self-ties, and a gentle rope flow inspired by traditional ichinawa movement.

The emphasis is not on perfect knots or aesthetics, but on listening to your body, pacing yourself, and allowing rope to become a conversation with sensation, breath, and presence.

🪢 What We’ll Explore

• Safe, accessible ways to handle and work with rope on yourself
• Feeling rope on the body through touch, wrapping, pressure, and release
• Simple self-ties using flat wraps and non-restrictive techniques
• A gentle, flowing solo rope practice inspired by ichinawa
• Noticing your body’s signals around comfort, activation, and edges
• Building trust with rope through awareness rather than force

You are always welcome to pause, observe, or remove rope at any time.

🌙 What You May Take With You

Participants will leave with:

• A felt sense of how rope lives on their body
• Increased confidence working with rope independently
• A foundational understanding of self-consent, pacing, and choice in rope
• Practical tools to continue exploring rope safely on their own

🌿 Who This Is For

This workshop is well suited for you if:

• You’re new to shibari or rope and want a gentle, accessible entry point
• You’d like to explore rope without partner dynamics
• You’re curious about rope as a grounding or expressive practice
• You value consent-led, trauma-aware facilitation

No partner is needed, and no prior experience is assumed.

🧘 What to Bring

• A yoga mat (required — please bring your own)
• Comfortable clothing you can move and lie down in
• Layers (rope work can cool the body)
• Curiosity and self-compassion

Rope will be provided. You’re also welcome to bring any rope you already have.
Light snacks, water, cushions, and warmth will be available.

🛡️ Safety & Consent

This workshop centres choice, autonomy, and care.

• No tying around the neck, airway, or joints
• No suspension or weight-bearing rope
• Clear guidance around sensation, circulation, and safe release
• Opt-out and pause options are always available

This is an educational, embodied rope space — not therapy and not sexual in nature.

🕯 Practical Details

• Date: Saturday 24th January
• Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
• Location: Coven Collective Studio, Portland
• Capacity: Limited to 8–10 participants
• Price: £35 introductory offer

All practices are optional, and your autonomy is honoured throughout. There is no right way to participate — you are invited to move at the pace your body sets on the day.