Esinem & Nina Russ – Suspension Techniques: Part II
Learn the key skills of suspension and put them into pracice with a hip harness suspension
In this second part to the Shibari Suspension Techniques series, Nina will show you the fundamental skills of suspension using her hip harness as a basis:
- Four different methods of attaching the main line to the harness
- Suspension line tie-offs
- Controlling the suspension line
- The function of secondary lines
- Load distribution
Once you have practised these skills, you will be shown how to put them to use with a simple and safe, yet highly versatile and elegant suspension which will provide a basis for more elaborate variations later. Each step is shown in great detail, often several times, so you we leave nothing to chance. Finally, Nina puts everything into practice with an uncut demonstration so you can see everything at real speed without interruption.
The tutorial is supported by easy to digest information on the centre of balance, which is key to any suspension, and an in-depth article on the nerves that can be affected. We will be adding additional material over the next few days, e.g. optimal lifting techniques, friction as friend and foe, quiz.
What You’ll Learn In Suspension Techniques: Part II
Course Curriculum
Shibari Suspension Techniques: Part II
- Before you start
- Nerve injury
- Stretching exercises
- Centre of gravity
- Rope control & tie-offs (16:15)
- Hip harness suspension tutorial (48:43)
- Quiz
- Hip harness suspension demo (13:17)
About Esinem & Nina Russ
About Esinem
Esinem is a shibari artist who has regularly appeared at UK and international events such as Pride, Torture Garden, Erotica, Rubber Ball, Wasteland, Boundcon, Nuit Demonia and recently represented the UK at Japan’s first international kinbaku event, Toubaku. He is also known for his teaching both in the UK and internationally and was co-organiser of the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage and BOUND, Europe’s premier monthly shibari event.
Over the last few years, he has been improving his skills in Japan with the help some of their best known and respected kinbakushi, Arisue Go, Osada Steve, Kinoko Hajime, Kazami Ranki and, grand master of newaza, Yukimura Haruki. Whilst drawing from classical methods, his style is distinctive and epitomizes the art of communicating with rope, often departing from the typical serenity of shibari shows and flying in the face of tradition to produce some striking and unusual performances.
In addition, he has worked on various videos, e.g. Primal Scream’s 2013, artistic collaborations and photo shoots both on and off camera. He has been involved in projects providing inspiration for Tom Ford’s 2013 collection and, Raqib Shaw, an acclaimed artist who has exhibited at the Tate, Metropolitan and White Cube galleries.
He contributed to Rope, Bondage & Power, edited by Lee Harrington and is currently involved with a number of documentaries on kinbaku. He is also author of the first English language tutorial DVDs: ‘Japanese Rope Bondage: Tying people, not parcels’.
About Nina Russ
Nina Russ is a London based, shibari performer, rope artist and educator. She became student of Esinem in 2011 and their collaboration gave birth to BOUND shibari night (2012) and ShibariClasses (2015). She had also the fortune to participate at workshops with different Japanese shibari masters, like: Kazami Ranki, Yukimura Haruki, Kinoko Hajime.
She has performed internationally, most notably at the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Rope Bondage and RopeFest in St.Petersburg. In addition, she participates in numerous artistic, fashion collaborations and local performances. Her passion for rope has lead her on a route of discovery of concepts, philosophy, aesthetics and benefits behind this Japanese discipline.
She sees shibari as an art form which creates deep connection between the participants and also aids personal development. Due to its martial arts roots, it brings self-discipline, efficiency, effectiveness and, thus, growth in confidence and awareness. She believes these skills allow a greater focus on the most important aspects: you, your partner and your shared experience.
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