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Shibaricon 2009 - Have you registered yet? Time is running out!

Shibaricon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:27:57 GMT

Shibaricon
May 22-25,2009
Chicago, IL USA

Have you registered yet? Time is running out!

You've seen the announcements... you know the drill... here's the recap...

4 days filled with over 85 classes by some of the best rope educators around including Lee Harrington, Claire Adams, Lochai, Sir C, Mike West, M. Yu, Taipan, Mark DV8 House, Jay Wiseman, Dov, Tatu, Scott Smith, Graydancer and many more! Please check shibaricon.com for details and schedule updates.

Vendor Mall where you can buy rope, toys, corsets, shoes and equipment.

3 nights of play in our fully equipped space, including equipment by Bonds of Steel.

Special events including a meet & greet Thursday night where you can meet presenters & get to know your fellow attendees, Opening & Closing Ceremonies hosted by Psychokitty, a performance by Mike West and Graydancer's Cabaret.

Our home is a beautiful hotel near O'Hare airport with great amenities, a friendly service oriented staff, free airport shuttle and much more. For those of you looking forward to taking a few hours to shop at IML, our hotel is located walking distance from the train to downtown Chicago.

Day Passes are available but they must be purchased before registration closes. The hotel is filling up and registration closes soon. Don't be left out! Please go to shibaricon.com and click the registration and venue links for details.

Join us for a fantastic weekend filled with education, fun and friendship. Come find out why Shibaricon has become the can't-miss event for so many rope lovers from all over the world. Check shibaricon.com for details and updates. We hope to see you there!

Thanks,
Diana & The Shibaricon Team

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Twitter and Schedule Update!

Shibaricon — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:32:00 GMT

Hey, folks!

Some awesome news coming out of Shibaricon-land...

First and foremost, you can now follow us on Twitter! ( http://www.twitter.com/shibaricon ) We are just getting started, but fear not. Updates will start soon. Get all the latest info on everything from class schedules to presenters!

And, speaking of classes and presenters, a preliminary draft of the schedule has been posted on the Shibaricon website! ( http://www.shibaricon.com ) And, to make matters even more exciting, we are proud to announce that Claire Adams has been added to our already amazing repertoire of presenters!

Check it out and (if you haven't already) be sure to sign up!

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Choosing a new mod for this group

Shibaricon — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:31:43 GMT

Hello, all -

Sorry to interrupt your regularly scheduled program, but it has been requested by Diana that the mod of this group be changed to a staff member of Shibaricon. So, the honor has fallen to me!

In order to select a new mod, a consensus has to be reached by the existing members of this group. So consensize away, folks!

Thanks!
Grace

P.S. If you want to verify this with Diana, please feel free to post a thread to the Shibaricon yahoo group and Diana will verify.

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People Ping Pong

psychokitty — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:48:51 GMT

So are we going to get some quality players and get some fun and games going this year?

Who wants to be ball?

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Two Knotty Boys coming to ShibariCon 2008!

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:50:40 GMT

SHIBARICON 2008
May 23-26, 2008
Chicago, IL USA

There is still time to register for this awesome event. Don't be left out! Register before 4/25 to get the current regular registration rate of $185.00. Day Passes are also available. Registration closes 5/18/08. No on-site registration will be allowed.

The ShibariCon staff is looking forward to presenting our best event yet. We have an awesome group of presenters, terrific vendors, fun special events and, of course 3 evenings of play in a fully-equipped 10,000+sq ft space. Please join us for this wonderful weekend of community, education, fun & friendship.

The event schedule can be found here: http://www.shibaricon.com/schedule.html
Our wonderful vendors are listed here: http://www.shibaricon.com/vendors.html
Learn more about the venue here: http://www.shibaricon.com/venue.html

For those of you unfamiliar with ShibariCon, the focus of the event is education and community for rope-lovers. We have attendees registered from all across the US and 6 countries. There will be a variety of options for everyone from the novice to experienced rigger, top, bottom & everyone in between. This year ShibariCon will offer classes by many excellent presenters including, Lee Harrington, Graydancer, Jim Duvall, Sir C, Mike West, Jay Wiseman, Scott Smith, Lochai, David Lawrence, Mark of DV8 House, Mick & Dee Luvbight, Max of http://www.bondagelessons.com/ and too many others to name here. Most recently, we have added Two Knotty Boys to our schedule! We pride ourselves on having presenters who are approachable and accessible to the attendees throughout the event. ShibariCon has become an annual reunion for educators and students alike. We hope you will join us for this amazing weekend.

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Mark Yu's classes?

River — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:43:29 GMT

Does anyone know where Mark Yu teaches his bio-energetics and rope bondage classes? He taught one in the bay Area last July I think. I haven't seen one advertised since then.
Any info on him or something similar would be appreciated.
Thanks!
river

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ShibariCon 2008 Class Schedule Posted!

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:22:41 GMT

ShibariCon 2008
May 23 - 26, 2008

Hey! I would highly encourage everyone to head over to the ShibariCon site, as the class schedule has finally been posted! We have some amazing presenters this year, including old favorites like Mark Yu, Jim Duvall, Tatu, Lochai and Mark of DV8 House. We are also excited to welcome Lee Harrington, Jay Wiseman, Scott Smith and Max of bondagelessons.com, who were not on the teaching roster last year. These presenters are a small sample of the over 35 presenters that will be teaching a myriad of classes for everyone from the greenest beginner to the seasoned bondage rigger.

In addition to learning opportunities, there will be special events hosted by Graydancer, a tea hosted by Tatu, 3 nights of play, a pre-con trip to Anderson Japanese Gardens hosted by Tatu & Shevah and lots of fabulous vendors selling everything from rope & toys to corsets & shoes. We even have a wedding taking place at the event this year. 2008 will be a very special year for ShibariCon.

This is definitely going to be an amazing year that you do not want to miss. Registration is only $185 for 4 days of fun, learning and, of course, plenty of rope. It is being held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency O'Hare, which is easily accessible by both public transportation and car, along with a free shuttle running from O'Hare International Airport right to their front door. They have also graciously offered ShibariCon attendees a discounted room rate, so get yours before they are gone!

All in all, I am really excited for this year. Great classes, great hotel, great people - what more could you want out of an event?

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To the person who moderates this group

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:25:49 GMT

Can the person who moderates this group please shoot me an e-mail?

Thanks.
shibaricon@gmail.com

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Naughty Gifts for Naughty Adults

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:40:21 GMT

WearablePorn.com

Naughty Gifts for Naughty Adults

Original fine art bondage & erotica t-shirts, posters, framed prints, greeting cards and more.

http://www.wearableporn.com

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?: ShibariCon 2008

BlueEyedStorm — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 05:02:12 GMT

Is there a when / where for ShibariCon 2008?

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Hojojutsu

mscatastrophe — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 07:21:25 GMT

Here is some very basic online information for those who missed Sir C's class or would like to continue their research.

http://www.webcom.com/jikatabi/hojo.html

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/sukisha/hojojutsu.html

http://www.scottish-jujitsu.com/hojo_jutsu.htm

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"The Way of Rope" or "Nawa-do" by Tatu

BlueEyedStorm — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:40:39 GMT

"The Way of Rope" or "Nawa-do" by Tatu

December 1999 / Revised January 2006
(An essay on the Spiritual Component to Japanese Rope in D/s)
http://ds-arts.com/RopeArt/TheWay.html

My focus involvement in D/s for many years has been in the area of Rope Art, particularly the Japanese style sometimes referred to as "Nawa Shibari" or more accurately, "Kinbaku". My attraction to Japanese Rope is for many reasons, but at the root of it all is the spiritual component to this art that sadly few ever know or understand. It is my purpose in this essay to inspire others to seek a soul journey along with their D/s, not necessarily with rope, but in any erotic power exchange endeavor. I began this journey long ago, and have experimented with many ideas, religions and philosophies. My D/s does not involve pain, but sensations; so some who are into pain for pains sake will not understand nor care much about this writing. Yet for those of you who are seeking a sensual / spiritual dimension to their BDSM, then you may be interested in what I am about to say.

To understand Japanese Rope Art or any spiritual component to D/s, one needs to understand something of the eastern cultures. Both my undergraduate and graduate studies were in fields related to social studies; history, psychology, and sociology. I became enamored by what I was learning of far eastern world. I ended up taking most of my major history electives in eastern studies. I was fascinated by concepts so foreign to my own. For example the heart of our western culture is greed and egotism. Foundational to eastern cultures are a sense of gratitude, indebtedness, and humility.

Let me interject at this point that this essay is not about Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, nor even Christianity..... I'm not talking about religion at all. I have tried religions and found no peace.
What I am talking about is the emphasis on soul tranquility, a harmony and peace of life, with life.

So when I do rope bondage, at its soul is not rope and restraint, but a journey. In my opinion, to do rope bondage and experience its fullness, one takes an inward journey. The Master takes his subject on a sensual - spiritual journey, guiding her to personal enlightenment of her sensual - spiritual experience.

Chado - The Way of Tea
I do rope like the Japanese Tea Ceremony, "Chado" (pronounced Cha-no-yu). While the essence of The Tea Ceremony is about drinking tea, it is also the combination of all the elements - the preparation, the setting, the cups, the flowers, the candles, the aromas, the flavors, the guests, the host, the savoring of the moment. In the same way some see Chado as a ceremony or performance, some make the same mistake with Japanese Rope Bondage. It is a journey and an experience..... a way. So it is for me with Japanese Rope Bondage, it is ...
...."The Way of Rope".

Some time ago I adopted the "four principles of Chado", as a personal way for my spirit, my D/s. I adopted the use of these four words as a part of my signature in my communications with others.
The nature of who I am and what I do in D/s is expressed by these four kanji characters,
WA = Harmony KEI = Respect SEI = Purity JAKU = Tranquility.

Harmony
is made up of all the different things that make up our world. Harmony is seen in the way people act and behave among one another. It is seen in the way the oriental places great emphasis on aesthetics, the gardens, tea flowers, tea bowls, bonsai, candles, colors, aromas, etc. In a tea ceremony the participants communicate in silence with each other through every element in the setting as the host uses them to call out a sense of harmony in the tea room. While there is never total agreement on all matters of life, we celebrate the harmony of kindred spirits. So should we celebrate the harmony of our individual D/s bents.
Respect.
People must respect all things, all matters without involving their status or position in life; that is, people must not judge or discriminate. In the way of tea, all participants historically crawl in a lowly position into the tea room, all kneel and enjoy the harmony together. Without respect there is no community. This does not mean all agree, but we are willing to celebrate our uniqueness with one another without being threatened or ashamed.

Purity.
Purifying spirits is very important since the ideal spirit of the ceremony is one where there is truth, and honesty with ones soul. To share the fullness of the moments, all participants look inward introspectively, and judge their own hearts and motives.
Tranquility.
Only after the first three concepts (harmony, respect, and purity) are discovered, experienced and embraced, can people finally embody tranquility. This was the teaching of Rikyu the great 16th century "Tea Master".

The Way in Japanese Rope Art
Step 1: Bathing. The journey may begin with a ritual bathing of your partner or each other. (You may even wish to seed the encounter hours or even days before. Sharing small hints of what you have in mind for her.) Elements that go into this ritual beginning are candles, aromas, quiet meditative music, warm water, soft soaps, soft caring touch.

Step 2: Massage. Now is the time for massage and anointing or special ritualistic oils and aromas. A number of people today can teach you about mixing oils for various needs and purposes. In your prepared space.... with candles, soft music, a loving total body massage is given to one other.... Remember it is the oriental who developed shiatsu massage, acupressure, acupuncture. Massage of the body is a vital ingredient to the way of rope.

Step 3: The Setting. If you have not, now you move to a space that has been prepared for the rope bondage moment. Again, a room only lit with candles, music, candles arranged, the soft ropes..... take your time. Technique and safety is discussed elsewhere, for our purpose here.... think of applying each rope slowly with care, love and purpose. Bind her with thoughts of the rope massaging her from all directions, the knots strategically placed for maximum pleasure. Slide the rope gently across her skin. Listen to her sighs, her moans as she offers her weak attempts at struggle. Smell her scents. Taste her ecstasy. Witness her surrender to you. Willing, wanting, desiring your touch. You take her inside herself.... a mental journey. She hears nothing but your voice and you take her to a place of peace, harmony, purity and tranquility. Once there, she is able to access her inner pleasure sensors, and with no shame enjoy her divine electricity. You control her pleasure, you allow her to explode in ecstasy at the proper moments.
Step 4: Coming Down. Loosen her bindings, but do not take them off. Allow her to crumple to the floor in your lap. Stroke her tenderly, speak to her softly, bring her back slowly. It is important that you take appropriate time to do this. There is nothing more disturbing to the whole journey, than to rush out of it, or have the moment disturbed by an unsensing observer. These are bonding moments between, Sensei and his charge. Don't be surprised if she rebels at the idea of taking her torso harness or ropes entirely off. She feels naked and insecure at the thought of being without them. Let her sleep in them or wear them under her clothes.

Walking the way in everyday D/s
Walking the "way of tea" or the "way of rope" is not easy because the way of tea is a life which people seek tranquility through harmony, respect, and purity, yet this is not the way of most in our world. For many their way is full of chaos. Many people simply just have no desire for tranquility. They are not at peace or in harmony with themselves, or anyone. Their lives are lacking purity. Their pasts are tainted with secrets, hideous shameful events for which they have never dealt successfully or tried to be honest and true with themselves or others.

How do these differences in mindsets manifest itself in our D/s community and play?
Be warned, if you are seeking the way of tranquility, there will be those with no peace who will target and test you in every way possible. Some will just become outright unscrupulous in their attempts to undermine you. You must understand you will be different, and some people don't like that.

One who follows the way of discord, greed, and ego while doing D/s may very well develop a worthless or low value submissive philosophy. They see a definite superiority of classes in their D/s. Doms are gods, subs are doormats, not real flesh and blood with feelings and emotions, they are pieces of meat to be used. They organize their environments almost in godfather fashion. Seeking to control and manipulate with their power.

Often these Dominants are not Dominants at all but domineering jerks, trying to demand respect. Low self-esteemed individuals (Dom and subs) are attracted to this style because they feel they can get instant gratification for what they lack in character. Because of their low self-esteem they can feel it necessary to be critical and unkind to others, capable of using very destructive words and deeds. They do this because in order to make themselves feel good about themselves, they compensate for their lack of self-esteem by attempting to lift themselves up by knocking others down.

On the other hand, with a mindset dedicated to the way of tranquility at work in D/s, there is more likely to be a mutual love and respect at work between Dominant and submissive. Dominants with this mindset have no need to talk down to their submissives. They see them as wonderful people, special, unique to be cherished and cared for. They understand the beauty of the service given to them and respond with great love and affection. There may be correction and punishment, but never given in rage or anger or fear, but with love and discipline. Respect is not demanded by the Dominant, he doesn't have to prove himself to anyone. He knows his Dominance is an energy, that either a submissive senses and responds to, or not. He does not have to resort to egotistical b.s. in order to find his needs fulfilled. Respect is given by the submissive because she has sensed the energy of loving leadership and been treated with honor and mutual respect. With that she sees her Dominant as worthy of respect and service.

....harmony, respect, purity and tranquility
Tatu

(c) 1999. "The Way of Rope" (English) or "Nawa Do" (Japanese) is a phrase coined by Tatu. All rights reserved. Usage must refer the reader to Tatu Publications as copyright owner of this phrase.

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So how was it?

hennatat — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:21:11 GMT

I couldnt make it ... so how was it? fun, exciting? had you all tied up in knots?

Lol
Amy :-)

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I mean it this time. Registration extended!

Ivy — Thu, 17 May 2007 05:28:01 GMT

SHIBARICON 2007
MAY 25-28, 2007
CHICAGO, IL USA

Some folks have requested an extension to registration for ShibariCon
2007 so here it is!
You have 3 more days to register! That's 72 hours to talk to your
friends and those people
who are thinking about attending ShibariCon 2007 but have not been
able to register before now.
This year should be something very special!!!

Don't miss this amazing 4-day weekend
of rope, fun & friendship!

Whether a full registration or day pass, all registrations must be in
by 5/18/07, 11:59pm CST. That is this Friday so don't hesitate!

You've read the emails & you know the drill...

84 classes taught by awesome instructors
14,000 sq ft of play and practice space
New equipment and lots of great suspension frames
The best selection of vendors ever at ShibariCon selling everything
from natural fiber and MFP rope, fine fetish wear, toys and more!!!

I hope many of you will be able to join us for these 4 wonderful days
of bondage, fun & friendship that gets better every year! Don't
forget our great location, the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, offers a shuttle
from the airport as well as convenience to transportation to downtown
Chicago for those of you who want to take some time to go sightseeing
or shop at IML.

This event is a labor of love for so many who work diligently all
year to make it happen. All of us look forward to reuniting with old
friends and meeting new rope-lovers.

Thanks to everyone for your support!

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Registration ends in 2 days!

Ivy — Mon, 14 May 2007 04:27:51 GMT

OK. This is really it. On May 16th, you will be too late. Registration ends May 15th!

Whether a full registration or day
pass, all registrations must be in by 5/15/07. This ShibariCon will
be the best yet, don't miss it!

Want to know what's been happening and what to expect at ShibariCon?

- New Equipment! Oh my was this weekend fun! Uncle P gave us his house, tools, vehicle... and most of all his time so we could build new equipment to make your ShibariCon experience the best ever. He has spent hours designing a couple of pieces of equipment himself as well as coordinating design of other new equipment. His crew was the best ever and ShibariCon staffers Andy, Reuben, Len & Jan were also in attendance. It was awesome!!! I am thrilled with the quality of everything. Nicely stained cedar beams sure are pretty!!! Our 11,000 sq ft playspace and the extra playrooms will be very well equipped.

- New Classes! New classes this year include:
--- Thomas "Keckler" Lewis, Mr. Boston Leather 2006, will teach
Fundamentals of Rope Bondage & Bound Together: Double Bondage for
Lovers & Others
--- M. Yu, our resident practitioner of Chinese medicine and
anatomy expert will present Biomechanics for Rope Players I
(Beginner) & Biomechanics for Rope Players II (Suspension) as well as
Body Manipulation with Rope for Pain & Pleasure
--- Claire Adams is back this year and among the 5 classes she is
teaching with Damon Pierce are CBT Predicaments: Bondage & Pain &
Bottom's Boot Camp
--- DogTrainer1974 of http://www.meninrope.com will teach us all
how to adapt Body Harnesses for Men & create Rope Clothing
--- Sir C, cleverly devilish and much admired sadist, will give
us her take on Predicaments in Bondage and reprise her wildly popular
Hojojutsu & Jujutsu for the BDSM Practitioner
--- Suzanne Sxy Sadist will present a special extended version of
Intention, Connection & Breath which includes an Ecstatic Breath
Workshop
--- Mike West, rope instructor, performer & sadist from the west
coast will teach Need for Speed: Techniques & Practice for Lightning
Quick Suspension & Preparing & Conditioning Hemp Rope
--- Graydancer will present a Shibari Performance Workshop as
well as an open-mike style cabaret one evening for all you aspiring
performers and exhibitionists

- Many of the favorites from past years will be reprised including:
--- Lochai: Artistic Aspects of Shibari & Laughter in Rope
--- Tatu: Japanese Chest Harnesses & Sex, Shibari Style as well
as a very special tea where you can experience Chado, the Japanese
tea ceremony
--- Shevah: Bottoms' Round Table
--- Taipan: Intermediate & Advanced Suspension Workshops
--- Lady Gold: Psychology of Bondage

... and that's less than half of our presenters! There is so much
more and not enough room here to talk about it all. Please go to
http://www.shibaricon.com for more information on our many presenters
& over 80 classes!

I hope many of you will be able to join us for these 4 wonderful days
of bondage, fun & friendship that gets better every year! Don't
forget our great location, the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, offers a shuttle
from the airport as well as convenience to transportation to downtown
Chicago for those of you who want to take some time to go sightseeing
or shop at IML.

Don't forget registration will close after 5/15/07! Our rate at the
hotel will be offered for all rooms reserved by 5/16/07 - don't
forget to reserve your room when you register! The link to reserve a
room can be found at http://www.shibaricon.com/venue

This event is a labor of love for so many who work diligently all
year to make it happen. All of us look forward to reuniting with old
friends and meeting new rope-lovers.

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Last chance to register!

Ivy — Tue, 08 May 2007 08:30:19 GMT

SHIBARICON 2007
MAY 25-28, 2007
CHICAGO, IL USA

Only 8 days left to register! Whether a full registration or day
pass, all registrations must be in by 5/15/07. This ShibariCon will
be the best yet, don't miss it!

Want to know what's been happening and what to expect at ShibariCon?

- New Equipment! Oh my was this weekend fun! Uncle P gave us his house, tools, vehicle... and most of all his time so we could build new equipment to make your ShibariCon experience the best ever. He has spent hours designing a couple of pieces of equipment himself as well as coordinating design of other new equipment. His crew was the best ever and ShibariCon staffers Andy, Reuben, Len & Jan were also in attendance. It was awesome!!! I am thrilled with the quality of everything. Nicely stained cedar beams sure are pretty!!! Our 11,000 sq ft playspace and the extra playrooms will be very well equipped.

- New Classes! New classes this year include:
--- Thomas "Keckler" Lewis, Mr. Boston Leather 2006, will teach
Fundamentals of Rope Bondage & Bound Together: Double Bondage for
Lovers & Others
--- M. Yu, our resident practitioner of Chinese medicine and
anatomy expert will present Biomechanics for Rope Players I
(Beginner) & Biomechanics for Rope Players II (Suspension) as well as
Body Manipulation with Rope for Pain & Pleasure
--- Claire Adams is back this year and among the 5 classes she is
teaching with Damon Pierce are CBT Predicaments: Bondage & Pain &
Bottom's Boot Camp
--- DogTrainer1974 of http://www.meninrope.com will teach us all
how to adapt Body Harnesses for Men & create Rope Clothing
--- Sir C, cleverly devilish and much admired sadist, will give
us her take on Predicaments in Bondage and reprise her wildly popular
Hojojutsu & Jujutsu for the BDSM Practitioner
--- Suzanne Sxy Sadist will present a special extended version of
Intention, Connection & Breath which includes an Ecstatic Breath
Workshop
--- Mike West, rope instructor, performer & sadist from the west
coast will teach Need for Speed: Techniques & Practice for Lightning
Quick Suspension & Preparing & Conditioning Hemp Rope
--- Graydancer will present a Shibari Performance Workshop as
well as an open-mike style cabaret one evening for all you aspiring
performers and exhibitionists

- Many of the favorites from past years will be reprised including:
--- Lochai: Artistic Aspects of Shibari & Laughter in Rope
--- Tatu: Japanese Chest Harnesses & Sex, Shibari Style as well
as a very special tea where you can experience Chado, the Japanese
tea ceremony
--- Shevah: Bottoms' Round Table
--- Taipan: Intermediate & Advanced Suspension Workshops
--- Lady Gold: Psychology of Bondage

... and that's less than half of our presenters! There is so much
more and not enough room here to talk about it all. Please go to
http://www.shibaricon.com for more information on our many presenters
& over 80 classes!

I hope many of you will be able to join us for these 4 wonderful days
of bondage, fun & friendship that gets better every year! Don't
forget our great location, the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, offers a shuttle
from the airport as well as convenience to transportation to downtown
Chicago for those of you who want to take some time to go sightseeing
or shop at IML.

Don't forget registration will close after 5/15/07! Our rate at the
hotel will be offered for all rooms reserved by 5/16/07 - don't
forget to reserve your room when you register! The link to reserve a
room can be found at http://www.shibaricon.com/venue

This event is a labor of love for so many who work diligently all
year to make it happen. All of us look forward to reuniting with old
friends and meeting new rope-lovers.

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It's MAY!

Ivy — Wed, 02 May 2007 17:31:48 GMT

WOW! Only 20 more days until I see Pere! Er, see all of you at Shibaricon! How excited am I? Very! How excited are you?

SHIBARICON 2007
MAY 25-28, 2007
CHICAGO, IL USA

Only 2 weeks left to register! Whether a full registration or day
pass, all registrations must be in by 5/15/07. This ShibariCon will
be the best yet, don't miss it!

Want to know what's been happening and what to expect at ShibariCon?

- New Equipment! That's right, several folks have been working
diligently to make sure that this year ShibariCon has an excellently
equipped playspace. This weekend the team is gathering to build even
more pieces - all to answer past requests for more suspension frames
and other furniture suitable for rope bondage. We are very excited
to have the new items to make our evening festivities that much more
fun!

- New Classes! New classes this year include:
--- Thomas "Keckler" Lewis, Mr. Boston Leather 2006, will teach
Fundamentals of Rope Bondage & Bound Together: Double Bondage for
Lovers & Others
--- M. Yu, our resident practitioner of Chinese medicine and
anatomy expert will present Biomechanics for Rope Players I
(Beginner) & Biomechanics for Rope Players II (Suspension) as well as
Body Manipulation with Rope for Pain & Pleasure
--- Claire Adams is back this year and among the 5 classes she
is teaching with Damon Pierce are CBT Predicaments: Bondage & Pain &
Bottom's Boot Camp
--- DogTrainer1974 of http://www.meninrope.com will teach us all
how to adapt Body Harnesses for Men & create Rope Clothing
--- Sir C, cleverly devilish and much admired sadist, will give
us her take on Predicaments in Bondage and reprise her wildly popular
Hojojutsu & Jujutsu for the BDSM Practitioner
--- Suzanne Sxy Sadist will present a special extended version
of Intention, Connection & Breath which includes an Ecstatic Breath
Workshop
--- Mike West, rope instructor, performer & sadist from the west
coast will teach Need for Speed: Techniques & Practice for Lightning
Quick Suspension & Preparing & Conditioning Hemp Rope
--- Graydancer will present a Shibari Performance Workshop as
well as an open-mike style cabaret one evening for all you aspiring
performers and exhibitionists

- Many of the favorites from past years will be reprised including:
--- Lochai: Artistic Aspects of Shibari & Laughter in Rope
--- Tatu: Japanese Chest Harnesses & Sex, Shibari Style as well
as a very special tea where you can experience Chado, the Japanese tea
ceremony
--- Shevah: Bottoms' Round Table
--- Taipan: Intermediate & Advanced Suspension Workshops
--- Lady Gold: Psychology of Bondage

... and that's less than half of our presenters! There is so much
more and not enough room here to talk about it all. Please go to
http://www.shibaricon.com for more information on our many presenters
& over 80 classes!

I hope many of you will be able to join us for these 4 wonderful days
of bondage, fun & friendship that gets better every year! Don't
forget our great location, the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, offers a shuttle
from the airport as well as convenience to transportation to downtown
Chicago for those of you who want to take some time to go sightseeing
or shop at IML.

Don't forget registration will close after 5/15/07! Our rate at the
hotel will be offered for all rooms reserved by 5/16/07 - don't
forget to reserve your room when you register! The link to reserve a
room can be found at http://www.shibaricon.com/venue

This event is a labor of love for so many who work diligently all
year to make it happen. All of us look forward to reuniting with old
friends and meeting new rope-lovers.

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What's your excuse

Ivy — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:08:16 GMT

for not registering?

Here are my favorite excuses so far:

I can't afford the Con. (Well then roll up your sleeves and apply for hardship volunteer work. Note: 24 hours will fly by quickly and I assure you you'll want more!)

I can't get off work/out of a "thing"/leave my dog at home alone that long. (Hello! DAY PASSES!)

I won't know anyone. (The first year I went, I flew in alone, split a room with strangers, and knew not one person. Three years later, everyone knows the blur known as Ivy.)

Hit me with anything you've got! We'll find a way for you to make the Con :)

SHIBARICON 2007
MAY 25-28, 2007
CHICAGO, IL USA

Still on the fence about attending ShibariCon 2007? There is still time to register and be a part of this awesome annual event! Don't get left out, register today! Registration closes 5/15/07!

This 4-day event includes:

* Awesome presenters teaching 84 classes for tops, bottoms, novice & experienced bondage practitioners.
* 3 nights of open play in our fully-equipped (including many new frames!), 11,000 sq. ft. play space where you can put those new skills to use until 3:00am
* Practice areas open all day - there will always be an open place to play or practice
* Access to a vendor mall with an excellent selection of natural fiber and synthetic rope, fetish clothing, toys, art and more!

This year's location, the newly remodeled Hyatt Regency O'Hare, offers many amenities including a free shuttle from O'Hare airport and easy access to public transportation to downtown Chicago.

Day passes are also available! Please visit http://www.shibaricon.com for more information!

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ShibariCon Pre-Event Options for Thursday, May 24th

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:07:32 GMT

Lunch, Gardens, & Dinner INFO:
Please join us for the pre-ShibariCon festivities, which include a field trip to the most breathtaking gardens, a quick lunch, and a friendly dinner with those who arrive early. Thursday, May 24, 2007, starting at 10:00 AM.

We will be meeting in the hotel lobby at:
TIME: 10:00 AM to gather and work out car-pooling and off by 10:30, stop for lunch at 12:00, and then meet at the Gardens at 1:00 PM.
Travel time from the hotel is about 1:30 (70 miles).
I-90 is a toll road, so have ready change.

Lunch: We'll stop for lunch at noon in Rockford, at BeefaRoo on Lexus Dr. to 'tie' us over till dinner.
It has a wide variety on its menu and only 10 minutes away from the Gardens.

Beefaroo
6593 Lexus Dr. Rockford, IL 61108
815-229-6600
http://www.beefaroo.com/index.html

Dinner 6:30: Make your dinner reservations. Afterwards, we will meet back at the hotel (by 5:30pm), and then converge for dinner! We will be meeting for dinner at TBA at ~6:30PM so that folks who are arriving later that day can meet up for a bite to eat with everyone. This is a chance to have a relaxing dinner and rendezvous with old friend and meet new folks.
Please let me know if you are sending an RSVP for dinner along with the trip to the Gardens, or dinner by itself.

Transportation: Do you need a ride? I need info if you want to be counted for the van service to the Gardens or to Dinner at TBA. If you have a van or car that can be used, please let me know.

*Please RSVP!
I will need to know if you are interested in any of the following:
1) Anderson Japanese Gardens attendance
2) Transportation - Do you need a ride or can you provide a van/car?
3) Dinner RSVP

Please email me at: japanesegardens@shibaricon.com <japanesegardens at shibaricon.com>

Thanks,
shevah~

About: http://andersongardens.org/

Anderson Japanese Gardens (1:00pm ~ 3:30pm)
318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois 61107
Admission: $6.00

Tour takes approximately 1 1/2 hours to walk through the gardens.
Anderson Japanese Gardens is now considered one of the premier Japanese Gardens outside of Japan. The Gardens offers its thousands of visitors a place to experience firsthand the unique nature of Japanese gardens, and in so doing, feel peace, tranquility and a renewed appreciation of nature. Our visitors are lead away from the stresses of everyday life as the garden instills a sense of calm and provides a place for quiet mediation.

HISTORY: http://andersongardens.org/history1.htm

What is Anderson Japanese Gardens?
Anderson Japanese Gardens consists of two very different gardens. The first is a formal Japanese garden in the style of the Kamakura period, 1185 to 1333 A.D. The Guest House, Teahouse, and machiai are 16th century Sukiya style architecture. The Garden of Reflection is a contemporary international garden with a strong Japanese influence. The gardens are designed to allow our guests to reflect upon the tranquil beauty of nature, to leave the stresses of everyday life, to commune with nature and thus with one's self. The three essential elements of a Japanese garden are: water for its soothing and reflective qualities; rock for its sense of permanence; and plants for their textures and shades of green.

Inspiration
The inspiration for Anderson Japanese Gardens started in 1966 during John Anderson’s first trip to Japan. There he met a family friend, Mr. Akira Ohno, President of Morinaga Milk Industries of Tokyo, who gave him an in-depth look at the Japanese people and their culture. When the land was acquired for a new home site, John and Linda Anderson realized that the property had the potential to be an excellent setting for a Japanese garden. With the Andersons’ strong interest in Japanese culture, they decided to start development of a Japanese-style garden.

Designer and Builder
Construction of Anderson Japanese Gardens began in 1978. The gardens have been designed and built by Hoichi Kurisu. Mr. Kurisu came to the United States in 1968 accepting the position of Director of Landscaping at the Japanese garden complex in Washington Park Gardens, in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Tokyo’s Waseda University and spent several years studying under Mr. Kenzo Ogata, one of Japan’s most renowned landscape designers. Mr. Kurisu has his own landscape design and construction firm in Portland, Oregon and Florida.

Not-For-Profit Charity
Anderson Japanese Gardens is an independent not-for-profit corporation, governed by an outside board of directors. It was donated on June 1, 1998 by Linda & John Anderson to a newly formed 501 (c) (3) tax exempt not-for-profit organization. The gardens is qualified as a public charity as a supporting organization of the Rockford Rotary Charitable Association.

The gardens include the following scenic features:
Snow Viewing Lantern, Granite Pagoda, East Waterfall (Otaki), Viewing House, Zig Zag Bridge, Fishing Deck, Pond (Ike), North Garden Gate, Turtle Island, Crane Island, Stone Lanterns, Coin Water Basin, Inner Garden, Guest House, Deer Chase (Shishi Odoshi), Canyon Creek, Tea House, Gazebo, West Waterfall, Reflection Deck, Milles Angel Sculptures, Event Tent, South Garden Gate, Wood & Stone Bridges.

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Shibaricon 2007

Ivy — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:47:02 GMT

SHIBARICON 2007 MAY 25-28, 2007
CHICAGO, IL USA

Register for ShibariCon 2007 before 2/28/07 to get the early registration rate of $150.00!

ShibariCon is the premiere pansexual educational conference dedicated to Japanese rope bondage. ShibariCon is produced for lovers of rope, by lovers of rope and includes a 4-day program of classes, play, friendship and experiences you won’t soon forget! Come see why ShibariCon has become a treasured tradition to so many rope lovers from all over the world. We look forward to meeting you in May!

The 4th Annual ShibariCon will be the best yet! If you love rope this is a weekend you won’t want to miss!!!!!

· 84 Classes taught over 4 days by amazing instructors at levels appropriate for the novice or experienced rigger or rope bottom!
· Presenters that are accessible and participate fully in the event!
· 10,000 sq ft play space open until 3:00am Friday, Saturday & Sunday!
· Practice spaces open throughout the event where you can practice your newly acquired skills!
· Vendor space where you can purchase the best MFP and natural fiber rope including beautifully dyed hemp and handmade silk!
· Meet & Greet Thursday evening – Come have drinks and mingle with other attendees, staff & presenters!
· A very special "Tea with Tatu" – Take a break and stop by this special room. Have a bowl of tea with Tatu, experience Chado, The Japanese Tea Ceremony.
· Rope Rodeo hosted by our event sponsor, TwistedMonk.com! Join everyone’s favorite Eagle Scout for creativity, laughs and an all around good time.
· Day Passes available!

Please check www.shibaricon.com for more details!

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Now that my operation's over

Ivy — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:10:16 GMT

I'm back to harass everyone about registration again! (I had shoulder surgery a few weeks back) This is getting serious folks! It's almost May.

This year we have a super awesome hotel, super awesome presenters and me! There is nothing more one needs at a con. Except the bad ass vendors (p.s. insanely excited about the silk rope).

Oh and we're just fine in Chicago, thanks. But we're never opposed to new ideas :)

I am looking most forward to seeing the object of my obsession and secondly most forward to seeing all the people I have come to love over the years!

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Everyone registered?

Ivy — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:57:38 GMT

Ok, I know not all of you are registered yet, but get on it! I already have room, plane ticket, rental car, and all that set up!

Be sure to check the site where we have updated the presenter and class schedules.

Later!
Ivy

www.ShibariCon.com

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westcoast shibaricon?

hunters_moon13 — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:59:12 GMT

does shibaricon ever make it to the west coast, specifically to california??

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Shibaricon2007 registration open!!!!

Ivy — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:30:34 GMT

Hello All!

Registration for Shibaricon 2007 is open at www.shibaricon.com Hardship volunteers, staff, and presenters, we're working on getting you squared away so don't register just yet. However, regular registration is up and running so get set up to attend the premier Japanese rope bondage convention!

Please feel free to message me with any questions. See you in May!

Heart,

Ivy

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Bio-Energetics for Rope Players

Loki — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:59:47 GMT

Bio-Energetics for Rope Players
(or: rope accupressure for the kinky)
With Mark Yu
August 19-20, 10am to 5pm both days.
Class is at a private location in Oakland, CA.

Workshop registration $150, including a $50 non-refundable deposit.
RSVP to Loki68@mindspring.com.

This weekend workshop will give you the information and techniques you
need to understand your partner's body and its energies and learn how to
manipulate them for a powerful, satisfying and healing play session.
Rope bondage is a style of play that is unique in its ability to engage
and influence the energy of the body. This workshop will first show you
techniques to evaluate things such as, personality/energetic type, body
type and condition. Then we will cover information on the use energy/Qi
points/areas and meridians along with proper rope use and body position.
Combined, these techniques make a powerful healing and transformational
play style that will take any Top or Bottom to a new level in their play
and their life.

Mark Yu is a Kinbaku/Nawa Shibari practitioner, Acupuncturist, Body
Therapist, Bamboo Artist and Feng Shui design consultant living in
Austin TX. He has taught bondage, healing arts and energetic play
techniques publicly and privately for several years. He has a Master's
degree in Oriental Medicine and a lifetime study of body therapies of
various styles. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the body and its
energy pathways, he has developed a unique and beautiful approach to the
increasingly popular and wonderfully erotic techniques of traditional
Japanese rope bondage.

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ShibariCon Registration open till the 21st!

Fri, 19 May 2006 08:59:23 GMT

ShibariCon Registration open till the 21st!

Hey all-

We left registration open a couple extra days because a server dude is out of town and won be back till the 21st. So that give you till midnight on the 21st to register for Shibaricon.

We also still have some hardship volunteers slots open if you would like to attend but cant afford it. We get some work out of you, and still get to go to classes you want and have fun! So its all good!

www.shibaricon.com

Thx,
MorTis

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ShibariCon 2006 Updates: Day Passes, Registration ends may 15th, Hardship volunteers!

Tue, 09 May 2006 12:55:26 GMT

Hi rope lovers-

Well everything is falling into place! We have a great line up of classes and instructors! Which you can see on the schedule page at http://www.shibaricon.com/schedule.html
Class descriptions will be posted up later tonight for batter details! If you love rope, this is the place to be!

LAST WEEK FOR SHIBARICON 2006 REGISTRATION
- This is the last week for ShibariCon 2006 registration.
- Registration ends on May 15th at midnight, so this is the last chance to register for the event!
- There is NO on-site registration for the event!

- Also day pass registration information has been added!
- If you just want to attend for a Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday.

Registration information is at http://www.shibaricon.com/registration.html

VOLUNTEERS
- We still have some hardship Volunteer slots open. If you would like to attend the event but do not have the funds to do it... this is a great way to help out at the event, we wont over work you, and make sure you have a good time and be able to go to classes you want, and play! You can help out with security, registration assistance, medical (if a professional), and convention operations

Please go to the volunteer page for info, and fill out the volunteer hardship form! http://www.shibaricon.com/volunteers.html

Thx,
The ShibariCon 2006 Team.

If you have any questions, please email us at help@shibaricon.com

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Mike West's Class Descriptions

westcounty — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:53:38 GMT

Hi All!

Since the shibaricon website does not yet have class descriptions, I thought I would post here.

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"Sadism with Rope: Comfort Schmomfort"
Friday 5/26 3:30PM
Level: Advanced

One part motivational speech, one part round table,
and one part open lab, this session explores the how
and why of making ties that challenge the subject. We
will blur the line between Bondage and Sadomasochism,
and explore various ways to make bondage itself
erotically painful.

Attendees will be taught a secret hand sign they can
flash at each other whenever someone else at the con
mentions, "comfortable bondage."

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"It's a Cinch: Tight Ties and Immobilization"
Sunday 5/28 1PM
Level: Intermediate

For some people, there is nothing more exquisite than
the feeling of binding or being bound extremely
tightly. This class explores the mental and physical
aspects of very tight bondage and allows students to
see first hand why hemp rope is well suited for this
purpose. The class will cover good and bad areas for
tight body wraps as well as techniques for cinching to
a pole, post, or chair.

In the second part of the class, the instructor will
cover further methods of immobilization including limb
suspension ties where the subject's torso remains on
the ground. Break out your school uniforms as the
instructor shows how grade-school geometry and physics
can help you immobilize your subjects.

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Bio

Mike West has been a professional Bondage instructor
for all of six weeks, yet he has been mentoring and
tutoring lifestyle and professional dominants for a
number of years. After being introduced to hemp in
2002, he instantly converted and now conditions and
treats his own rope. He also builds custom bondage
furniture and suspension frames.

He lives in San Francisco with two (sometimes three) cats.

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ShibariCon 2006: Some NEW Update

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:03:28 GMT

ShibariCon 2006: Some NEW Update

Hey Rope lovers-

I know you all waiting for ShibariCon 2006 Info and registration to
open! The holidays and life kind of snuck up on us all at once, so
we haven't opened registration yet for a couple reasons. Basically I
want to have all and complete information in and set up before
registration goes live, I was never a fan of blindly registration
for a event like some many events do, so I am not going to do it with mine!

But here are some updates to the http://www.shibaricon.com site

Class Schedules has been put up, so you can see a lot of the new
classes and general layout. (95% finale).
http://www.shibaricon.com/schedule.html

Registration page and information. (Registration system is not live yet).
<http://www.shibaricon.com/registration.html>http://www.shibaricon.com/registration.html

If everything goes smooth, there will be a major update to the site
in the next week with all the complete information ... so my guess is
everything should he up and running next Monday. So even though were
a few weeks behind, its not going to hurt any of you anxious
early-registration attendees at all! ==B)

Thx for being patient.

MorTis,
and the ShibariCon team

www.ShibariCon.com Shibaricon 2006: Japanese Rope Bondage Educational
Conference. May 26-29, 2006.

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Feed back from Shibaricon '06

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 17:46:10 GMT

So were going to start working on ShibariCon '06 soon. So I just wanted to see if anyone had any comments or things you would like to see or have at ShibariCon? Things you think need a improvement, modified or changed?

I like feedback a lot because we actually used a lot of it form attendees to modify the event! Even though '04 was a great event, we made some majors changes and additions to '05 from the feedback we got for it. And that made '05 was even better event because of it! We already have a list of improvements and changes were going to make ’06 even better. But we are always looking for new ideas, So please email me at MorTis@shibaricon.com with any comments!

Thx,
MorTis.

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ShibariCon 2006 Info

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 06:15:33 GMT

Here are the basic key points with some personal commentary *** ...

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The only rope bondage educational event with a plethora of the best lifestyle and professional instructors from around the world brought to you in one location. There will be about 70 classes, most of which are "hands-on" or "minds-on" education.

Hosted by MorTis, with Special Community Keynote Speaker.

Newly Designed schedule and layout

6 Educational Tracks, All of the tracks range from novices to experienced levels, with beginning instruction on safety to specialized classes on suspension, psychology and every possible aspect of bondage to help make you a better rope top or bottom! (Check the http://www.shibaricon.com/descriptions.html for detailed descriptions)

Play Space with tons of new and unique frames and play areas for you to test and use your new learned skills!

New "Practice Area" open parallel to the class tracks.

New (as well as modified and updated classic) Classes, Instructors, Demos and Panels!

New Industry Panels on education of Shibari.

New Meet & Greet for both instructors and attendees.

New Shibari art gallery

The best rope and bondage vendors!

A great friendly community. Make new friends in very supportive community that is like family. And of course, have tons of fun!

Registration will open in January 2006. Check www.shibaricon.com

If you have any questions, please email us at info@shibaricon.com

Thank you for you support and love of Shibari!
MorTis.

*** Info will be updated soon, and these are pretty early in the game, so some things may change. ==B)

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Invite from SECRET Magazine

lochai — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 14:05:45 GMT

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Shibaricon?

mscatastrophe — Sat, 11 Jun 2005 15:17:51 GMT

To the couple in the passing van that flashed the sign saying "Shibaricon?" at MY van while driving through Ohio, feel free to drop me a message here! My group never managed to meet you at the con.

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Welcome

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 00:46:55 GMT

Hi all-

I broke down and started a Tribe ShibariCon group to help build the community and give a place for people to post!

Please use it, and Enjoy
MorTis.

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