Agura & Ebi

In this class, Gorgone teaches a floor-based Agura & Ebi Shibari with her model Jewelryandfire.

Modern Shibari refers to any crossed-leg sitting position as Agura Shibari. If the upper body is tied and forced close to the open legs, it is called Ebi Shibari (shrimp tie) or Ebi Seme (shrimp torment). The body being bent forward and the knees widely spread, the position resembles the body and tail of a prawn or shrimp.

This classic Shibari is inspired by an ancient method of torture, ebi-zeme (海老責め). If kept for a long period of time, this position will heavily restrict the breathing and generate strong blood flow restrictions creating a burning sensation throughout the entire body.

The modern adaptations of this tie offer safer and less tortuous options, for example by replacing the TK with a less restrictive chest-harness and adapting the severity of the forward bend to your partner's ability and preference. You can play around with different levels of intensity by using either a hands-free harness (easier) or a Strappado (harder).

* Captions available for this series: English