A format that blends training and social gathering. Open to anyone interested in learning, practicing, and exploring erotic shibari in a more open and relaxed setting than a conventional class or workshop. Each edition has its own theme, inspired by the traditional Japanese calendar, focusing on a specific topic, concept, or application from its technical foundations.
Shibari Salon 「鴻雁来」
Gijón Shibari Dojo 「ヒホン 縛道場」
International Shibari School
International Shibari School
Sekibaku Style「責縛」— #MSAFE Method
October 9
2026
Shibari Salón「鴻雁来」The Wild Geese Return | October 9, 2026: 17:00 → 21:00
In the traditional Japanese calendar, 鴻雁来 (Kogan kitaru) marks the return of the wild geese and signals the arrival of autumn. The image captures nature’s transience—the shift from one season to the next and the passage between different states.
Building on this idea, this edition of Shibari Salón will explore transitions as a technical element within sekibaku (責縛): how to move from one configuration to another while maintaining continuity throughout the process, and how to use movement to make it happen.
As a style, sekibaku is rooted in an erotic intention in which both the person tying and the person being tied participate actively: bodily activation and the engagement of both partners are part of the technique and the experience.
Addressing an erotic theme doesn’t turn the activity into a party, a show, or a pornographic experience: it’s a learning context, where knowledge is shared and practiced in a group setting with care, respect, and an educational perspective.
Spots are limited: part of the capacity is reserved for people enrolled in the intensive workshops taking place that weekend, so only a few spots remain for independent registration. For this reason, advance booking is required.
How the Salon Works
The session unfolds in three phases:
- The theme is introduced through a participatory explanation.
- Exercises are presented to help you grasp the fundamentals and gradually put them into practice.
- Participants have time to practice and explore what they’ve learned, with guidance and supervision from the instructors.
This structure provides clear guidance and safe practice conditions while respecting each participant’s pace.
The social aspect is essential to the Salon: shared practice, exchange among participants, and the chance to discover other approaches to shibari are all part of the experience.
That’s why the Shibari Salon works both for those who want to deepen their practice and for those trying it for the first time and wanting to get to know the dojo’s methodology before joining a longer training program.
Your host, Ryuan, a Yagami Ryu certified instructor, will guide you every step of the way in an accessible and professional manner.
- Open to everyone, regardless of skill level, background, experience, or body type.
- Advance booking required.
- Participation in pairs.
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- Price: €90 per pair
Recommendations
- Use the exercise phase to clear up any doubts before moving on to free or guided practice.
- Ask the instructors whenever you have a technical question.
- Respect your own pace; there’s no need to complete every exercise at the same level as others.
- Remember, the goal isn’t to learn an isolated technique, but to understand its fundamentals and experience how it applies.
- Keep communication clear with the person you’re practicing with.
- If you take photos, confirm beforehand with the person being tied and respect any agreed limits.
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