Ep219: Rope Focus - The Agura Tie

About this episode

Fox and Mya explore the Agura tie in detail, discussing its construction, variations, and the experience of being in the position.

The Agura tie shows up again and again in shibari - but what makes it so enduring, and how can you work with it more intentionally? In this Rope Focus episode, Fox and Mya break the Agura tie down piece by piece: how it’s built, how it feels, and how small choices in structure, orientation, and intent can dramatically change the experience. They dive into: • What the Agura position actually is - including easier and more demanding variations (and what Fox affectionately calls the leg pretzel) • Different ways to construct the tie, and how those choices affect comfort and control • More sustainable versus less sustainable versions, and when each might make sense • How to increase the strength of the tie to reduce deformation and slippage • Mya’s perspective on what it feels like to be in Agura, and what she enjoys about it as a bottom • Practical tips for helping bottoms relax into the position, and bottoming skills that support the tie • How Agura feels in different orientations, on the floor and in suspension • The five distinct suspension orientations and what each one brings • The overall vibe of the position, physically and psychologically • How Fox enforces the position, and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Fox, Mya

Topics covered

• Agura tie
• Shibari
• Kinbaku
• rope bondage
• safety
• bottoming skills

Keywords

• rope techniques
• suspension
• comfort
• control
• risk management

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Agura

Books & works: Rope Focus - The Agura Tie, Rope Focus

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