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.

Start Your Journey Here
Main hall - Tension

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.

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.