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.

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Scholarships and Energy Exchange Program

Performer Application form
Performer Application form

June 01, 2023

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LARUCHE BOOK LAUNCH
Fundamentals book - Laruche

January 23, 2023

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 art is perfect for thrill seekers, spicing up a relationship or those just curious to have a weekend out of the ordinary and potentially grow together emotionally.

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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

January 05, 2023

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, trust, sensations and the release through pain and the loss of control achieved through shibari.  

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