Private Shibari Sessions & Tuition
Artist-led, one-to-one Shibari and Kinbaku sessions with Dan Carabas, focused on emotional connection, aesthetics, and embodied rope practice in Berlin-Mitte.
Artist-Led Shibari Practice
I approach Shibari as a living practice rather than a fixed technique. When I teach or practice, the focus is on intimacy, presence, and meaningful communication through the rope, allowing the experience to unfold in a conscious and connected way.
For me, the essence of Shibari lies in the relationship between aesthetic expression and emotional as well as sensual intention. Rope becomes a way to respond to the body, to hold and stabilise emotional states, creating a position that allows sensations and feelings to surface and settle. By adding ropes, we give form and continuity to that moment, so it can be experienced more clearly and consciously.
My style is minimalistic, mostly floor-based, and guided by breath and presence. Working close to the body allows every rope to have a clear purpose, to shape, transform, and create sensation, so the tying evolves as an intimate, organic process rather than a fixed design.
Read more about Dan’s way of tying and how it evolved into a practice of exploration, intention, and deep connection. Check his article in the Journal:
Who are these private sessions for?
Couples exploring intimacy and power dynamics in a safe, guided setting
Individuals wanting to experience Shibari as an embodied, artistic practice
Riggers seeking refinement, flow, and aesthetic clarity
First-timers who want privacy and personal guidance
Dan’s Approach to Shibari & Kinbaku:
Integration-focused: connect patterns into flow, timing, and transitions.
Body-led pace: floor-based work, breath, presence and emotions.
Consent + clarity: structured check-ins, boundaries, and aftercare built into the session.
Tantra-informed (optional): focused energy, polarity, and connection.
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Rates for Private Sessions & Tuition
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One Short Individual Session
Duration: 90 min
Incl. our session mind map & consent talk, and quiet closing time.Designed for those who want to experience the essence of Shibari in a condensed format — perfect to dip into the feeling without committing to a full-length session.
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One individual session.
Duration: 3 h
Incl. our session mind map & consent talk, and quiet closing time.The full session gives you plenty of time to immerse yourself deeply in the sensory experience of Shibari.
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Every session begins with our session mind map, a short, guided consent talk where we map what you are curious to feel and where your boundaries lie.
Maybe stillness. Pressure and release. Surrender. Sensuality. Or something you cannot yet put into words. From there, the session is created with you, not done to you, your breath, movement and responses shape what happens next, and there is always time to pause or change direction.
We close with quiet time to land before you step back into the city.
Discounts for multiple sessions are available — feel free to get in touch and we’ll find a format that works for you.
Student & low income: Price on request, write us at info@shibari-studio.com
Private Shibari Tuition in Berlin – FAQ
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Shibari is a traditional Japanese art of rope bondage — but in our studio, it's practiced as a form of bodywork, emotional release, and deep presence. It’s not about pain or domination, but about connection, surrender, and embodiment. You are held, not just physically, but emotionally.
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It can feel sensual or emotionally intense — but it is not inherently sexual. Our sessions are non-sexual in nature and based on trust, safety, and presence. The intention is grounding, mindful, and body-focused — not erotic performance.
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Yes but optional — elements of Tantra can be integrated in a grounded, non-dogmatic way.
Tantra here is not about performance or spirituality as a concept, but about presence, breath, polarity, and conscious connection. These principles help slow down the experience, deepen awareness, and support a more embodied, intimate rope practice.
All Tantric elements are introduced with clear consent and communication, and always in service of safety, connection, and the specific intentions of the people involved.
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No experience at all is required. Many people come to us for the first time without knowing anything about ropes. Everything is explained gently, and the session moves at your pace. Your comfort and boundaries are always respected.
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Every session follows the same arc — arrival, rope, integration. Only the depth changes.
Arrival: Time to land, talk, drink tea — and our session mind map & consent talk, where we map what you are curious to feel and where your boundaries lie.
Rope: A guided Shibari experience — slow, intuitive, and responsive to your body.
Integration: Quiet time to rest, talk, and slowly return before you step back into the city.
Quick Dive (90 min): ~15 min arrival · ~60 min in rope · ~15 min integration
Full Session (3 h): ~30 min arrival · ~2 h in rope · ~30 min integration
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Wear something you feel comfortable and relaxed in. Many people bring soft, stretchy clothing like yoga wear or underwear. You’re also welcome to be partially undressed — but always within your comfort zone. There’s no pressure.
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Not necessarily. Rope suspension is only offered after you gathered some experience with your body in ropes and if it’s safe, desired, and appropriate for your body. Most sessions use floor-based techniques that are just as powerful and often even more grounding. This is not about performance — it’s about your experience.
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Everyone’s experience is different, but common feelings include:
Deep relaxation
Emotional release
Trance-like stillness
A sense of being held and seen
Reconnection with the body
Some call it a "rope high", or a "soul massage."
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You can book a session by sending us an email with your preferred day and time to
info@shibari-studio.comAlternatively, you can browse our event calendar Upcoming Experiences for available private tuition and session slots.
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All private Shibari sessions take place in Dan Carabas’ studio in Berlin-Mitte.
A quiet, Japanese-inspired studio with original tatami mats, candlelight, warm shadows and a carefully composed soundscape.
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Dan Carabas is not a licensed therapist or medical professional. Private Shibari sessions and tuition are not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical treatment, or professional mental health care.
While sessions can be emotionally and physically meaningful, they are offered as a form of artistic, embodied, and somatic exploration. They are not intended as clinical therapy or therapeutic treatment.
Participants are responsible for their own wellbeing and are encouraged to seek appropriate professional support if needed.
All bookings and purchases are governed by our Terms & Conditions, including important safety and liability information.
`The missing glue that brought everything together.’
“I booked a private Shibari tuition with my partner as the model. I already had some rope experience and had attended beginner workshops, but my intention was to bring everything together and deepen flow and connection.
What Dan showed us went far beyond our expectations. My partner felt truly held by the ropes, both physically and emotionally, and our connection deepened throughout the session. Dan provided the missing glue that finally made everything make sense.
For the first time, we experienced rope from a new perspective, slow, body-focused, and deeply intimate.”
Private Shibari sessions are intentionally limited, allowing for focus, depth, and a truly personal experience.
You have basic or intermediate experience and want depth, integration, and flow
You are interested in embodiment, connection, and presence, not just technique
You and your partner want a guided, intimate, and safe private setting
You are curious about the intersection of Shibari, Tantra, and conscious presence
You value an artist-led approach rather than a purely instructional format
If this resonates with you, the next step is a short email.
Every session begins with a conversation. I ask one question: What are you curious to feel? Maybe stillness. Pressure and release. Surrender. Sensuality. Or something you cannot yet put into words. From there, the session is created with you, not done to you, your breath, movement and responses shape what happens next, and there is always time to pause or change direction. We close with quiet time to land before you step back into the city.
The space
Step off the street and the noise falls away. A quiet, Japanese-inspired studio with original tatami mats, candlelight, warm shadows and a carefully composed soundscape. In a city that never truly slows down, the rarest luxury is not more time. It is presence.