Boundless Shibari
Welcome to the world of Shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage. Discover a fascinating playground of intimacy, vulnerability, power dynamics, somatic sensations, boundaries, erotica, visual beauty and so so much more.
Ropes by Rich D'Amaru
"I am thrilled how the world of shibari incorporates just about every aspect of the things I love most dearly. To me, all parts of shibari are equally beautiful and enjoyable: the beauty of the art form, the overcoming of challenges by brave explorers, the eroticism and sensual connection, and as a playground for my own silly, loving, supportive,
and dominant nature."
Click below to learn more about me and what attracts me most to Shibari.
Boundless Possibilities
The world of Shibari -rope bondage originating as an art form from Japan- is a fascinating playground of intimacy, vulnerability, power dynamics, somatic sensations, boundaries, erotica, visual beauty and so so much more.
Core values such as communication, respect, trust, presence and empowerment are key to creating an authentic experience. It is these values that I place as paramount in sharing this art form with others, and are the essence of what makes shibari a valuable tool for exploring beyond taboos and interpersonal edges.
Ultimately, shibari is a vast limitless playground and serves as a potent option for what all humans desire most; honest and authentic connection. Whatever your reason for shibari, the experience between two or more beings leaves a lasting impression and has potential for great shifts in how we show up in life and how we relate both in and out of the ropes.
​
For a deeper dive into my philosophies and musings on shibari, Click Below.
Booking your session
If you haven't already, please read the "Why Shibari" section to get a clear understanding of my approach toward this art form. After doing so, you may reach out to me to set up a time for an in person meeting so we can further elaborate upon what me may create together
+66 987 42 7162
Getting To Know Each Other
What to expect:
All potential shibari participants will be required to fill out an intake form in which one will communicate an acknowledgement of risks, informed consent, and a general overview of interest or previous experiences.
I also require an in-person interview with all potential participants to further understand their intentions and to make a general decision of what my own boundaries will be. The first boundary is deciding if we are right for each other to share this practice. Please understand that I am not providing an “open for all” service. Shibari is a intimate affair and if I decide not to tie you, it should not be taken as anything other than I personally don’t feel to connect in this way, just as anyone decides who they will share intimacy with. It’s not an assessment of your character or personality. It could be for various reasons including my own personal feelings that have nothing to do with you. I may be more available at another time.
Once we come to an understanding and decide upon a time and date, we will meet at the studio and have a further discussion that will clearly communicate boundaries for the day. We will also discuss other options of types of experiences that may be shared for that day's shibari scene.
In Their Words...
My shibari session with Rich was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life and I highly recommend Rich, who was professional and highly adept throughout.
I felt intuitively drawn to the practice, sensing how the play between surrender and control, pain and release, freedom and being bound, was ready to be expressed through my body and I knew there was healing to be found here, in these grey, in-between spaces. I wasn’t sure what to expect but Rich talked me through everything beforehand and his peaceful and relaxed demeanor helped me feel at ease. We discussed physical and emotional safety, set boundaries and intentions, and although it was my very first shibari session ever and I certainly had some nerves, I felt I was in safe hands.
When he took me down from the rig, I felt a warm wave of blissful relief flood my body and I was surprised by the intensity of the somatic sensations. As electricity palpably flowed through my body, my mind was calm and completely free of thoughts. After some time, thoughts began to resurface and the first that came to me was: “I don’t remember ever being held so lovingly, so safely, so kindly by a male body before”. This led to a powerful and deeply healing emotional release, where I sobbed tears of relief and gratitude for some time, as Rich throat sang and bathed me in sacred Palo Santo smoke. After the session, I felt sooo calm and relaxed, and in the integration period that followed, the feeling of groundedness, of being supported and safe, stayed with me.
The session was very healing and more powerful than I could have imagined! I am definitely keen to explore more and I will be returning to Rich, who created a very safe space for me to explore my fears and my shadow, and to release trauma stored in the body. As a trauma-informed therapist myself, I can see now just how effective shibari is as a modality for releasing old wounds trapped in the body at the cellular level. Thank you Rich for a life-changing experience.
Alice C.