Taller Shibari Breathplay in Ropes

To Breathe or Not to Breathe, That Is the Question

This workshop explores positional asphyxia (breathplay) and how body positioning, movement, and rope can affect breathing. With a focus on understanding the physiology and mechanics of breathing to approach breathplay with greater intention, precision, and care.

We’ll examine how rope and body position interact, recognise the effects of different positions, and explore how observation and awareness can shape a scene. We’ll also introduce additional breathplay concepts that complement these dynamics.

The aim is to build a deeper understanding of breathing, body mechanics, and bodily responses when incorporating these dynamics into rope play. Giving you the foundations to adapt these concepts to any tie.

Workshop Objectives:

•⁠  ⁠Understand the anatomy and physiology of breathing

•⁠  ⁠⁠Explore the physical and psychological considerations of breathplay

•⁠  ⁠⁠Understand how body positioning and rope affect breathing to use in all future scenes

•⁠  ⁠⁠Some additional mean tips and tricks that you can use to easily increase intensity of breathplay scenes

Note: This workshop will show a suspension based demo as last exercise but participants of all levels are welcome to join this workshop since both Gala and Pen will suggest adaptations suitable for everyone.

Pre-requisites:

•⁠  ⁠For riggers: Solid foundations (single column tie, double column tie, frictions, reverse tension, kanuki and structural upper and lower body harness).

•⁠  ⁠⁠For bottoms: Good understanding and monitoring of their body.

•⁠  ⁠For both: Good, clear and direct communication between rigger and bottom.