My Experience With Shibari

The first time I heard about Shibari was when I met Leila. It immediately caught my attention. I couldn't understand how being tied and physically restricted could possibly help someone, but it made me curious.

During the first few sessions, I watched other people practice and asked a lot of questions. I began noticing how relaxed they looked during the practice, how happy they seemed, and the sense of wellbeing they expressed afterward.

At that time, I was going through a period of disconnection from myself. I wanted to make changes in my life and work, but I felt that I had lost my creativity and initiative. Even seeing my patients — something I genuinely love — had started to feel exhausting. I am normally an independent person who takes initiative, but at that point, I simply felt empty.

Three weeks ago, I decided to experience Shibari for myself.

Before we started, Rasha explained everything very clearly and asked me questions about what I wanted to explore and what I needed. I immediately felt that I was being listened to and cared for.

So far, I have had three sessions over three weeks, and the experience has been incredible.

I had imagined that I might cry during the session, but the opposite happened. While being tied, I started laughing out loud. I felt an immense amount of love and deep gratitude.

I experienced a sense of freedom, expansion, focus, and a deeper connection with myself.

I also learned that Shibari doesn't have to hurt. If something hurts, you communicate it, and it can be changed. At the same time, there can be another kind of discomfort — an invitation to notice something we may not always want to see, feel, or hear.

What touched me most was the care I received. Leila and Rasha paid attention to everything and created an environment where I felt genuinely cared for. That helped me relax, open up, and become more present with myself.

After the sessions, I experienced a deep sense of calm, harmony, and relaxation. And for me, the integration didn't end when the ropes came off.

As the days passed, I noticed changes in different areas of my life. That same week, I found myself enjoying my work with my patients again. I began a creative process. I allowed myself to feel more, connect more deeply with people, express myself, talk, and share.

I became excited about things again.

I replaced some habits with healthier ones, and most importantly, I feel deeply grateful for the experience.

If you are curious about Shibari but have doubts, my advice is simple:

Come and discover it for yourself.

Sometimes the greatest discoveries begin with something we don't yet understand.

And in the end, perhaps the only things we truly regret are the experiences we never dared to explore.

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