www.dianavera.com

Diana has been working as a professional rigger and shibari (Japanese-style bondage) instructor since 2016. She teaches workshops on both the technical aspects of bondage and conscious experience in ropes for mixed-gender groups, groups where women tie up men, and purely female circles. She also works one-on-one with couples, and hundreds of people with a myriad of reasons to get tied up have passed through her hands in private shibari sessions and tuition.

She has been exploring the world of tantra with Honza and Marie since 2019. Her journey has taken her through theatre studies, the RUS method (regression), constellations and tantric training. Shibari-wise, she started out by learning from some of the leading European practitioners, particularly Georg Barkas, Kristina Marlen, and Nicolas Arnoys. Later, she drew mainly from her own practice. She is currently offering her first training designed specifically for professionals who want to incorporate rope into their sessions. She is a huge fan of the entire BDSM universe which she sees as a fun place for adults to play.

Diana’s style revolves around the art of domination, with elements ranging from raw body play and footfetish to a variety of theatrical, therapeutic and bodywork techniques she has gradually mastered. She prides herself on precise, safe rope work and a mindful approach to both the body and people.

Control and surrender. Bondage is the tool!

Body bound, Mind Free. A paradox?

Bondage transports you to the “here and now” with astonishing ease. Rope touches the body and the soul, carrying energy like our hands do. Unlike hands, however, it stays in place. This means that you gain a greater area to leave your intentions imprinted.

To those in ropes (the receiving partners), bondage brings grounding and affirmation of self on the physical level. It places them in a situation where they can surrender, stimulates their sensation and perception, allows them to slip into the body and find themselves in the land of “subspace” where things happen without their will. On the other hand, the tying partners  (the givers) are confronted with feelings of power, responsibility, leading and control. This allows them to enter the state of flow-mindfulness and inspires them to create artistic representations of the connection between the partners. The couple’s mutual attention is profoundly nourishing.

When it comes to bondage, absolutely everyone has an opinion. In this workshop, you can examine yours hands-on. You’ll get a chance to feel it, observe it, and transform it with kindness. Tying with your partner will put to the test your ability to communicate your desires and boundaries.

You will be guided through the fundamentals of safety, how to manipulate the rope and your partner’s body while tying, and learn the technique while tying a body-hugging harness. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions. Solo participants are welcome; I will help you find a suitable counterpart. Ropes are available on-site for loan. Come and dive in into the pleasure and harmony this practice offers.

Bondage for sex
Along with learning how to tie the crotch and genitalia, this workshop will teach you which positions are best for intimate bondage and why. Being helpless and unable to move has an impact on both the body and the mind. More often than not, exposing your partner to your gaze will be more powerful than actually touching them. Still, the simple act of increasing the perceived stimuli on the tied parts makes for an intense experience. We suggest that male participants go naked and female recipients wear underwear. However, feel absolutely free to make your own choice.
If possible, bring your own synthetic ropes about 4 mm thick and 2 to 4 m long for naked penises and 6 mm thick and 6 to 8 m long for vulvas. Clothed crotches will appreciate traditional shibari jute or hemp ropes. There will be a limited number of ropes for sale on site. You can also use scarves, stockings, laces, or ribbons.

Workshop schedule: explanation and demonstration of tying crotch rope for women, practice, break, explanation and demonstration of crotch rope for men, practice, conclusion.