NEW TO SHIBARI?

You've come to the right place. At Tension, we believe in building strong foundations. All new members start with our Fundamentals class, where you'll go from knowing nothing about Shibari to tying basic patterns and understanding safety protocols.

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FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING

We strive to create an environment free of racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. It is important to us to promote inclusivity, body-positivity, and staying humble in our learning, to name a few.

Our Guiding Principles

CLASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MOMENCE

We use a studio platform called Momence for all of our bookings.

This platform is integrated directly into our site allowing you to find and book your class through each individual page. You can also find the event you are looking for by checking the monthly schedule below.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENERGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM

If you want to learn shibari at Tension but are lacking the funds to do so, write to us to be considered for one of our scholarships! Spots are extremely limited, but we want to encourage diversity in our space.

Otherwise, ask us about our energy exchange program. Sometimes Tension needs help to maintain the space, and the volunteers get perks and classes in exchange. We prioritize people who are dedicated and reliable but cannot afford to come to our classes.

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  • Performer Application form

    Performer Application form

    Nous avons entendu parler que les gens veulent préformer à Tension mais ne savent pas comment s'y prendre pour nous le faire savoir. Nous avons également reçu des commentaires selon...

    Performer Application form

    Nous avons entendu parler que les gens veulent préformer à Tension mais ne savent pas comment s'y prendre pour nous le faire savoir. Nous avons également reçu des commentaires selon...

  • LARUCHE BOOK LAUNCH

    Fundamentals book - Laruche

    Fundamentals a book brimming with safe(r) practices "a path" or my path... To start exploring the world of rope otherwise known as the art of Shibari or Kinbaku; this enigmatic...

    Fundamentals book - Laruche

    Fundamentals a book brimming with safe(r) practices "a path" or my path... To start exploring the world of rope otherwise known as the art of Shibari or Kinbaku; this enigmatic...

  • Francis Ducharme (gauche) et William Desjardins (droite) s'adonnent à l'art érotique japonais du shibari dans le studio 41 de la nouvelle Maison de Radio-Canada. PHOTO : Radio-Canada / Thomas Picotte-Lavoie

    The art of Shibari on Radio Canada

    This was quite a strange, surreal, experience; to tie someone on the radio not knowing what would be talked about etc... We had a light hearted conversation about intentional abandonment,...

    The art of Shibari on Radio Canada

    This was quite a strange, surreal, experience; to tie someone on the radio not knowing what would be talked about etc... We had a light hearted conversation about intentional abandonment,...

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