TETHERED & TIED

An Immersive Authentic Relating Workshop & Jam | All Levels Welcome

For those who crave sensory connection, nervous system healing, and trauma-informed intimacy through rope.

📍 Address provided in confirmation email.

📝 Note: This is a fully clothed, non-sex based educational rope event focused on sensation, communication, and embodied attunement. Tethered Presence is a trauma-aware, neurodivergent-inclusive Shibari workshop centered on embodiment, mindfulness, and emotional self-awareness. Using rope as a tool for somatic practice, this class offers both self-tie and partner tie options to help you connect deeply—with your body, your breath, your nervous system, and your needs.

This is not a performance space. This is a slow, consensual, and supportive container for curious beginners, seasoned rope players, and especially neurodivergent folx (ADHD, Autism, Sensory Sensitivity, etc.) seeking tools for regulation, connection, and inner stillness.

Body-Mind Grounding & Breath

• Breathwork to regulate your nervous system

• Rope movement drills to build coordination and anchor awareness

• Exploring how rope changes our state of being—both in solo and partner interaction

Relational Rope Practice (Partner Tie Option)

• Communication drills: asking for what you need and hearing your partner reflect it back

• Direction-giving practice: explore both Top and Bottom roles to build clarity and consent

• Feedback rounds: understanding how rope lands in your body and your partner’s

Guided Self-Tie Meditation

• Learn to use rope as a tactile meditation anchor

• Explore different sensations (tight vs. soft, slow vs. intense) to expand body awareness

• Somatic inquiry: What does this feel like? Where’s my breath? What’s moving inside me?

Neurodivergent-Friendly Tools

• Techniques for calming a racing mind and managing sensory overwhelm

• Practices to help ADHD/Autistic folx access more grounding, agency, and embodiment in both rope and everyday life

• Rope as scaffolding for emotional regulation, self-love, and internal connection

Why This Work Matters:

In a world that moves fast—especially in cities like NYC—many of us live in a state of mental noise, hypervigilance, or disconnection from our bodies. For neurodivergent folks, this can be amplified by sensory overload, masking, or feeling “20 thoughts deep.”

Rope becomes a gateway back into yourself.

When you self-tie or connect through rope with a partner, you begin to slow down, notice sensations, sync breath, and tap into your body’s natural wisdom. It’s not just about rope—it’s about re-sourcing your energy, increasing emotional fluency, and shifting from reactivity to intention.

This Workshop Is For You If:

• You are neurodivergent and seeking somatic tools for self-regulation and grounding

• You’re curious about Shibari and want to explore in a trauma-aware, low-pressure space

• You want to deepen your relationship to self through breath and touch

• You’re looking to be a better partner in rope—through communication, listening, and presence

• You crave more mindfulness, connection, and conscious embodiment in your life

What to Expect

2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Body-Mind & Rope Intensive:

• Breathwork to regulate the nervous system and drop into presence

• Rope movement drills to build coordination and body-mind awareness

• Partnered communication & direction-giving exercises to foster clarity and consent

• Exploration of how rope shifts our physical and emotional state—solo and partnered

• Guided self-tie meditation to anchor into the body with tactile focus

• Somatic inquiry practices to deepen internal awareness and embodiment

• Neurodivergent-friendly tools for grounding, emotional regulation, and sensory care

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Tickets (Click on link to see more about the after hours)

Afterhours Rope Social:

• Integrate and explore what you’ve learned in an open, supported jam space

• One-on-one guidance available throughout the evening

• Cozy, inclusive environment for authentic connection and playful exploration

• Opportunities to tie, be tied, or simply share space with others at your own pace

What to Bring:

• Rope (limited loaner sets available – let us know if you need)

• Comfortable clothing you can move in

• A partner (optional—you can attend solo and be partnered in class or focus on self-tie)

• Water bottle, journal (optional), open mind

Accessibility:

• This space is neurodivergent-welcoming and sensory-considerate

• All bodies, identities, and experience levels are affirmed

• Let us know in advance if you have access needs—we’ll do our best to support you

Come back to your body. Come back to your breath. Come back to yourself.

Let rope be your anchor, your mirror, and your medicine.

Space is limited—reserve your spot now.

Come in what makes you feel comfortable, sexy, or expressive.

All styles and identities are welcome—think cozy, flowy, lingerie, rope-ready, or bold self-expression. There is no “right” way to show up.

Who This Is For:

• Singles, couples, throuples, polycules—all dynamics welcome

• Curious beginners, seasoned riggers, sensual explorers

• Anyone wanting to deepen their erotic intelligence and authentic connection

Inclusivity Statement

This is a shame-free, all-inclusive space.

We do not tolerate discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, relationship style, race, body type, ability, or background. Consent, respect, and personal agency are foundational values of this experience.

Why Attend?

This isn’t just about rope—it’s about transformation. You’ll leave with:

• Deeper awareness of your own desires

• Tools for creating authentic, connective experiences in intimacy

• Confidence in communication

• New connections—or a renewed one with yourself

Whether you’re here to learn, explore, connect, or transform—this is a space to do it safely, sensualIy, and with full support.

💰 Pricing:

Workshop Only: $40

Workshop & Jam Combo: $75

Special Full Day Experience, Join all day with our Workshop+Jam+After Hours $125

LATE ENTRY & REFUNDS

Doors open at 7:30 PM and close at 7:40 PM. Refund requests must be submitted at least 7 days prior.

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Questions?

Email: PagansParadiseNYC@gmail.com

About Your Facilitators:

James Marshall

Meet James Marshall, founder of UniKINK, a passionate Shibari mentor and teacher dedicated to creating a safe space where community connection, meditation, and mindset converge. James harnesses the captivating art of Shibari, a form of Japanese rope bondage, to foster deep connections within the community. His teachings emphasize the meditative aspect of Shibari, allowing individuals to explore their inner selves while strengthening their mindset. James views Shibari as more than just an art form – it’s a tool for personal growth and community building.

Skye Nunez

Ever curious and eager for exploration, Skye is an erotic facilitator committed to building a connected community. A newer rope bottom in the community, Skye loves to explore the possibilities of Kink, Tantra & Shibari and hold space for others.

Guest Appearence ft. Aireal Weber (Lotus)

Trauma-informed therapist, intimacy guide, and doctoral candidate in International Psychology. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals through trauma, addiction, and nervous system repair, she blends clinical depth with sacred embodiment. Aireal’s work is rooted in somatic psychology, archetypal healing, and conscious intimacy, helping clients reclaim their voice, power, and pleasure.

IG: AirealWeber