Here’s a curated list of courses from teachers I’ve come across and subscribed to as well!
References & Recommendations
- Free
- Online Course
Esinem’s course is a must-read for responsible practitioners—it covers the types of injuries one can acquire during bondage, anatomy, areas to avoid, warning signs, and techniques for prevention.
- Free
- Online Course
Highly Recommended: In this free course, Lecia gives you a general overview of the most relevant safety aspects you should think and know about before starting with rope bondage. This includes information about different types of rope, cutting tools, anatomical knowledge – especially about nerves and nerve damage symptoms- but also consent and communication, self reflection, psychological aspects and pain processing strategies.
- Free
- Online Course
The single column tie is the fundamental building block for your ties. From telling your knots apart to factoring in your rope’s direction, this free course by Esinem shares ten (10) helpful tips to improve your tying.
- Paid
- Online Course
If you’ve built solid experience with Shibari on the ground, you can dive into Esinem’s in-depth tutorials on rope bondage suspensions. This extensive 12-course bundle walks you through critical material like common beginner errors, fundamental skills, suspension-worthy harnesses, as well as transition options for various ties.
- Free
- Online Course
Dive into Esinem’s valuable insights as a student of Kinbaku directly under today’s esteemed Japanese masters. He discusses several noteworthy topics, such as the common trap of painting-by-numbers as well as the important roles played by connection and intent when practicing Shibari.
- Free & Paid
- Online Course
Gorgone: Having to go to a public class or get started with a partner can be intimidating. With this course you can learn at home, by yourself and at your own rhythm. This progressive program will guide you through your first steps with Shibari and allow you to build confidence and automatism before tying with a partner. We recommend watching and practicing the videos in the right order.
Note: Click here for an extensive (and completely free) Bondage Safety Course.
- Free & Paid
- Online Course
I cannot praise Gorgone’s collection of Shibari lessons enough. Not only are they affordably priced, they’re also incredibly easy to understand, professionally shot, and cover a wide expanse of topics explained by credible presenters (Shibari and medical professionals). The lessons include material suitable for beginners up to advanced practitioners who wish to do rope bondage suspensions.
- Paid
- Online Course
Shibari: The Easy Way by Esinem is a self-paced, easy to absorb, and value packed online course with lifetime access that sets you on the right path. It comes as a 7-course bundle: 4 of which are focused on tying techniques, while the others cover bondage safety, negotiation, and rope care.
