August 16, 2025August 16, 2025By Natasha NawaTaNeko Keeping the sense of wonder… We meet different rope enthusiasts coming to our classes. We would always start with the introduction and invite the guests to tell us about themselves. […] Read more
April 26, 2025April 26, 2025By Natasha NawaTaNeko Tying a Gote Have you ever just slowed down and watched two people tying Gote? If you really look, you can see the whole relationship on display. Rope […] Read more
March 16, 2025March 16, 2025By Natasha NawaTaNeko Why suffering? I was asked at our last Kinbaku Salon after the performance was over. It’s funny how you get the deepest questions at the moment when […] Read more
March 8, 2025March 8, 2025By Natasha NawaTaNeko Movement in ropes This topic came up during a discussion with a student. The original question sounded: “Why does she bend her back when there is no rope? […] Read more
May 11, 2024May 11, 2024By Natasha NawaTaNeko Kinbaku Rituals: how to create a space where play and intimacy are welcomed? I’m not into DS, and neither is my partner. Role-playing was never my thing. But Kinbaku space is not casual for me. It is sacred… […] Read more
May 4, 2024May 5, 2024By Natasha NawaTaNeko Being seen: witnessing in Kinbaku One of the very first experiences in life is that of being seen. Parents witness the newborn. What is the development of the self if […] Read more