Bio: Shane and Bonnie, aka Eros and Psyche, are experts in Sacred Sexuality, Conscious Kink,
and Tantric Shibari, dedicated to helping people achieve their fullest potential for pleasure and
connection. Trauma-informed and skilled in myriad modalities, they integrate somatic
sexological therapy, Tantra, KaHuna bodywork, BDSM, the Wheel of Consent, yoni/lingam
mapping and many other tools into their practice.
They also address social de-conditioning, Radical Self-Inquiry, and ethical non-monogamy. As
professional Domina & Dominus, their different trainings are complimentary, ranging from
decades in Men’s Work, Quodoushka, Zen & Advaita Verdanta, NVC, intergenerational trauma,
and kundalini practices.
They offer personalised sessions for singles, couples, and groups, and have appeared as guest
speakers and performers at international forums, workshops, podcasts, festivals and events.
Bonnie and Shane teach Shibari at Peer Rope Byron Bay & Lismore. They are trained in Osada
Ryu and Kazami-Ryu with a combined experience of over 30 years.
Learn more at shibaribyronbay.com and follow their socials, @peerropebyronbay and
@bonfirepyre on Insta and facebook.com/peerropebyronbay on Facebook.

Unravelling with Rope: An immersive journey into the sacred dance of rope; weaving bodies,
breath, and bliss at the delicate edge between ecstasy and ache. This workshop invites
participants into the art of Shibari/Kinbaku as a practice of trust, presence, and energetic
exchange. It emphasises conscious touch, deep somatic listening, vulnerability, and the dance
between holding and surrendering. We will be addressing essential safety principles, the
philosophy of this ancient art form, and exploring rope as meditation. We’ll look at the many
applications of rope and the myriad reasons people tie, including why Shibari can be a profound
therapeutic tool. We will deep dive into power dynamics, the sacred exchange of trust and
devotion, and the deeply entwined relationship between pleasure and pain — all woven into
how Shibari perfectly blends with the fundamental and practical elements of Tantra.
Participants will have the opportunity to discover how incredibly intimate the act of tying can be
— even with a complete stranger — often evoking a level of connection and presence that
surpasses the experience of sex itself. This workshop will be suitable for beginner, intermediate
and advanced.
• Learn the foundations of Shibari/Kinbaku in a safe, supportive space.
• Understand the importance of consent, boundaries, and aftercare.
• Explore rope as a meditative, mindful practice.
• Deepen somatic awareness and embodied presence.
• Discover the power of vulnerability and surrender.
• Experience the dance of power dynamics in an intimate setting.
• Learn how to navigate the edge between pleasure and pain.
• Gain practical techniques for safe, beautiful rope work
• Build authentic connection.
• Take home tools to weave Shibari into personal or partnered practice.