We are honoured to announce that Ren Yagami will be visiting Studio TIEY again.
Ren Yagami is a Shibari master from the 'young generation'. He is an independent thinker who believes that no idea is too fundamental to be questioned and no rule too sacred to be broken or at least thoroughly tested.
Yagami’s tendency to test boundaries stems from his desire for innovation and change. His curious and active mind constantly pushes him in new and clever directions, keeping him busy exploring various ideas and perspectives to this day.
Thanks to this mindset, he has been able to deconstruct and rebuild concepts and methods from different fields. This resulted in Yagami-ryu, where the basics are merely tools and thinking outside the box is the norm.
"The limits of the imagination are the limits of the person."
~ Ren Yagami
During his July visit, Ren Yagami will show you ever more possibilities to inspire you on your rope journey.
Workshop SCHEDULE
Friday July 17th, 19h - 23h
THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF SENSUALITY AND SHIBARI
A deep-dive into the intimate side of Shibari!
Participants will learn how to cultivate mindfulness and presence while exploring the sensual aspects of rope play. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided exercises, you’ll gain practical tools to enhance intimacy, deepen connection with your partner, and express yourself confidently. This evening workshop emphasizes the importance of communication, emotional attunement, and the elegant interplay of tension and release.
The workshop is suitable for confident beginners to advanced participants, as all exercises focus on building intensity, rather than complicated tying techniques. The minimal prerequisites are single and double column tie, larks head, half hitch and munter hitch.
Saturday July 18th, 11h - 18h
Sunday July 19th, 11h - 18h
BALANCING SUSPENSION TECHNIQUES - THE TRIANGULAR METHOD AND TRANSITION TECHNIQUES
Starting from the ground, we will explore various methods to lift and move the model into the air, using clever body mechanics and without using excessive strength. When creating shapes mid-air, our focus is always on minimizing strain and ensuring a comfortable, pleasant, and blissful experience for the model. Riggers will work with the three-point principle and triangular techniques to master stable, fluid, and safe transitions. Building on this foundation, participants will study both typical and unconventional angles, exploring creative possibilities for dynamic and seamless movement.
Advanced Workshop Requirements for Riggers:
Strong rope tension skills
Confidence in constructing transitional ties
Openness to critical thinking and executing exercises accordingly
Rope style is irrelevant
Both partners should be aware of potential nerve impingement, circulation issues, or shoulder concerns that may arise.
Monday July 20th, 11h - 18h
EXAMPLES OF COMBINATIONS AND TRANSITIONS USING MINIMAL NUMBERS OF ROPES
Join Ren Yagami for a focused day of exploration, starting from the basics—not as limitations, but as tools to enable thinking outside the box. From this foundation, we will delve into various combinations and transitions, emphasizing the use of a minimal number of ropes. Participants will explore techniques across floorwork, semi-suspension, and full suspension variations. This workshop is perfect for those looking to improve their efficiency, expand their repertoire, and explore flowing transitions with minimal materials.
Intermediate Level Requirements:
Proficiency in basic bamboo suspensions
Familiarity with the boxtie/gote
Any tying style is welcome, though adaptations may be needed for specific techniques
Tuesday July 21st, 11h - 18h
YAGAMI STYLE BDSM - SHIBARI AND IMPACT PLAY
Discover how Ren Yagami integrates impact play seamlessly into his Shibari practice! In this one-day workshop, he will guide participants on how to safely and creatively increase intensity by combining rope and impact techniques. Both floorwork and suspension variations will be explored, offering tools to enhance connection, sensation, and flow.
Intermediate Level Requirements:
Proficiency in basic bamboo suspensions
Familiarity with the boxtie/gote
Any tying style is welcome, though adaptations may be needed for specific techniques
Live rope sessions
On Saturday, July 18th, Studio TIEY opens its doors for an evening of live rope sessions.
Doors open: 20h30
Doors close, start of first session: 21h00
Peter Etheros and Zaarah invite you into a slow, hypnotic dialogue between two people — a session that unfolds like a slightly perverted poem you don’t read, but feel.
Then the tatami becomes a place of transformation as Ren Yagami takes over, presenting two completely different ties with two different models. Expect contrasts: tension and softness, stillness and movement, ritual and play.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
Seats are limited. The imagination is not.
Guided Study Pass
We are offering a number of Guided Study Passes for Ren Yagami’s visit.
This track is designed for participants who are able to do suspension but want to focus on deep understanding on the advanced techniques and assisted practice, rather than continuous full execution. Guided Study participants attend the sat-sun-mon workshop and the live rope sessions, and join the practical segments that align with their experience.
Throughout the workshops, Peter Etheros will work closely with this group — helping adapt exercises and clarifying structure and safety considerations.
Many advanced techniques are best learned first by observing, analyzing, and discussing before attempting full execution. The Guided Study track allows you to follow the complete teaching process while building a solid foundation to integrate safely into your own practice.
Due to the individual attention required, only a limited number of Guided Study Passes are available.
OBSERVER SPOTS
We are offering observer tickets, which allow participants to comfortably watch the workshops via live internal streaming from the salon. Observers can access one tying spot with suspension point, which may be used among the observing participants. Additionally, observers will have the chance to ask questions during the Q&A session at the end of each workshop.
PRACTICALS
All workshops are interpreted to English
We are here to assist you: Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Tickets
International rope enthousiast and looking for payment options? More info here.
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Standard tickets (one COUPLE)
Full refund on cancellations up to three months before the event.
After the full refund mark, standard cancellation terms apply, and tickets remain transferable to another participant, meeting the prerequisites.