How did shibari start out as a means of restraining and punishing prisoners and turn into a modality of healing? What should you know before getting started in shibari?

Listen to host Ari Chase-Ramos, the author of over 28 erotic novellas, interview shibari artist Heather Rhea Dawn.

Heather has been a Shibari artist since 2018, weaving a rich tapestry from my background in massage, dance, Tantra, breathwork, and Contact Improvisation.

For her, Shibari is far more than the art of rope tying — it is the creation of sacred space for transformation, relaxation, and awakening through the body. Each knot and every touch are infused with intention, love, and deep listening. Within this container, healing and exploration unfold, inviting surrender through primal energy, playful expression, motherly care, and sensuality.

Find Heather on Instagram at @EcstaticRope

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