This is the second part of our interview with accomplished Shibari practitioner Anna @Noctuelle. In this episode, Fox and Mya hear more about her depth of experience, as well as some practical tips. Listen to the episode to hear them discuss:

• How her experience of rope has changed over the two decades she has been practicing

• Aging and the impact of female hormone levels on her rope

• How she has dealt with rope injuries

• Situations she has discovered are more likely to generate injuries

• Ties she doesn’t do any more to reduce her risk level

• Signs to know when an injury might be happening

• A consideration of Rigger vulnerability

• Using rope to distract her from IVF, and the challenges that involved

• Hormones and their impact on risk perception

• Ways to increase longevity in rope

• Practicing surrender in rope

• Interdisciplinary approaches to rope

Anna @Noctuelle is a highly experienced and versatile Shibari practitioner with over 18 years of experience. Her journey with Shibari began as a personal discovery and has since evolved into a multifaceted practice encompassing teaching, modelling and performing. Her dedication to sharing her passion for Shibari has taken her to various rope communities across Europe, teaching workshops and captivating audiences with performances since 2015.

Anna’s artistic journey has been deeply influenced by her diverse background. With a foundation in classical dance, she brings grace, elegance, and a keen sense of body awareness to her Shibari practice. Her exploration of Buddhism, tantra and meditation, as well as her commitment to yoga, have shaped her aesthetic and philosophical approach to Shibari, lending it a spiritual depth and tranquility. A linguist in her other life, she’s constantly exploring the communicative aspects of Shibari. Anna’s blend of skills, knowledge, and experience make her an exceptional practitioner and educator of Shibari who understands what it means create safe and inclusive learning environments which reward inquiry, curiosity, courage, experimentation and playfulness.