Discernment
Discernment… the ability to judge well. Who can say as much about themselves? Discernment in the realm of felt feelings and emotions… even more complex. […]
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On feeling and performing a feeling
I want to talk about feelings today. We all want to feel. We want to have an emotional experience and share it with our partners. […]
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Semenawa starts with an offering
If you have been to any of our workshops, you probably heard me saying that. It is somehow very important to me, to invite this moment of awareness […]
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“I feel like I’m missing something”
I got a question from someone, who wants to explore getting in touch with their emotions and triggering releases while in ropes. Observing all the […]
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About surrender, trust and trust “repair”
Preparing for my talk on “Surrender in ropes” in KOR Berlin, I reached out on socials and asked for questions. Much to my surprise, I […]
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Seeking liberation in restraint
My teacher Joseph Kramer found it humorous that I’m seeking liberation in restraint. Well, the rope – the restraint – is just a vehicle. The […]
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Semenawa Couples: stories we write together
Personally, I love to watch long term couples tie. They are the best players. It is as if they already have a “foundation”, a thick […]
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Tying as Inquiry vs. Imposition
This is something that I pondered about alredy for a while and finally was able to pin it after hearing Steve James talking about something […]
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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… […]
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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 […]
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