Shibari Suspension Retreat
October 16–20, 2026 · Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Only 6 spots.
Early Bird ends July 30.
Skyrocket your Shibari skill (focus on shibari sessions and suspension), recharge your batteries and dive deep into yourself.
This retreat is for people who want more than a class.
It is for people who want to give themselves several days to fully enter the practice.
To learn. To feel.
To be challenged. To be supported.
To connect. To suspend.
To remember what it feels like to be fully present.
More than learning knots
This is a 5-day, 4-night immersive Shibari experience for people who want to go deeper — couples and solo riggers who want to build real suspension skills, explore connection through rope, and experience what happens when technique, trust, movement, breath, and presence all come together.
This is our 4th suspension retreat.
And yes — after this intense experience, everyone suspends.
Not because we rush. Not because we force it. But because we create the right environment, with enough support, enough practice, and enough personal guidance for you to actually get there.
My students’ experience
“What pleasantly surprised me is how much patience, guidance, and one-to-one instruction was provided to help me accomplish suspensions I wouldn’t have dreamed of achieving before arriving at the workshop. My intention was not just to come and learn the technicalities, but to create suspensions that were personal and moving — and that intention was absolutely met. The emotion in seeing a suspension arrive at its full expression was an aspect of the workshop I will always remember.”
ALEX, Portugal
“The energy, guidance, and technical mastery you shared made this retreat unforgettable. You gave me the skills and the confidence to let my shadow self come out to play. I appreciate each of you for creating something truly special.”
GREY, USA
“Anastasia and the crew put on such a tremendous week for everyone. The days are action packed and the pacing and flow of the course felt natural. The teachers are all genuine human beings and their love for shibari exudes from all of them. They made a safe environment for people of all walks of life and levels to open up and bond. You meet cool people, eat great food and share stories and laughs in a magical setting, while learning something that is really meditative once you get the hang of it.”
BRETT · CANADA
“The attention to detail and care from the facilitators was heartwarming. I always felt empowered to ask questions or request help. Beyond the ropes, the other offerings like the cacao ceremony, yoga, and temazcal enhanced the experience so much and facilitated a container of connection, peace, and safety.”
STORM · CANADA
You will not just learn how to tie.
You will learn how to hold someone. How to read the body. How to create transitions. How to stay present when the rope gets intense. How to connect with yourself, your partner, and the person in front of you.
This is Shibari as a practice of attention, trust, care, and transformation.
This retreat is for you if...
- You already have some Shibari experience and want to move toward suspension in a structured, safe, and supported way.
- You want to understand not only the technical side of rope, but also the emotional and sensual side of it.
- You want to learn how to create floor work, partial suspension, full suspension, and transitions with more confidence.
- You want several days fully dedicated to rope, connection, body awareness, and practice.
- You want to be in a small group where you actually receive attention, correction, and personal feedback.
- You are coming with a partner — or you are coming solo and want a professional model arranged for you so you can fully participate.
A note on level
This retreat is intermediate level.
If you are a beginner, it is still possible to join, but it will be challenging. You will need to complete the full online course and take at least 3 hours of personal class before the retreat, so you arrive prepared. As soon as you submit your deposit, you receive access to the online program — so you can start training the most important foundations right away.
Small group. A lot of support. A lot of practice. Maximum 6 guests — only 3 couples, or a mix of couples and solo participants. A teacher works with each couple during practice.
Save your week
We will warmly welcome you in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from October 16–20, 2026!
If the date is not good for you, maybe there will be more retreats, so…
What we will practice
During the retreat, we go from confident floor work all the way into suspension transitions. The classes are progressive, so every day builds on the previous one.
- Floor work for connection, control, and communication
- Body handling and rope tension
- Harnesses and structures used for suspension
- Partial suspension
- Full suspension
- Transitions
- How to support your model emotionally and physically
- How to create scenes that are not only technical, but personal and meaningful
- How to adapt when the body, energy, or emotions change
- How to make your Shibari safer, cleaner, and more intentional
By the end, the goal is not only that you “did a suspension.”
The goal is that you understand what you are doing, why you are doing it, and how to continue practicing with more confidence after you go home.
Our retreats since 2023
Nine editions and counting:
April 2023 (6) · Oct 2023 (8) · Oct 2023 (12) · Oct 2024 (10) · Oct 2024 (8) · Oct 2025 (6) · Oct 2025 (4) · April 2026 suspension (6) · upcoming Oct 2026 beginners (12) sold out.
Every retreat is a small, hand-built container. This October is our 4th suspension retreat — and the format has been refined with every edition.
This is not only a Shibari workshop
This retreat is built as a full experience. Rope is the center, but everything around it supports your body, your nervous system, your connection, and your ability to be present.
We begin with a tea ceremony to arrive into the space slowly and intentionally. Every morning includes body movement practice — yoga or a similar movement class — to wake up, open the body, and prepare for rope.
We will also share:
- Breathwork practice
- Cacao circle & sound healing
- Temazcal ceremony (optional)
- Ice bath experience (optional)
- Swimming with turtles
- A relaxed Shibari evening
- Shibari jams and games
- A final rope jam
Because Shibari is not just about the knots. It is about the state you enter together.
The villa
The retreat takes place in a private villa close to the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Most classes, meals, ceremonies, and practices happen at the villa, so once you arrive, you do not need to run around from place to place. Transportation is organized for the outside activities. You don’t need to think about anything — all is done for you.
During your free time, you can walk to the beach, watch the sunrise, take a dip in the ocean, rest, journal, float in the pool — or simply let your body integrate everything you are learning.
- Each couple gets their own bedroom.
- Meals are all-inclusive, prepared by our cook at the villa.
- We share food together, rest together, train together — a small, intimate container for the whole experience.
Maximum group size: 6 guests. Only 3 couples, or a mix of couples and solo participants.
A team of experienced professionals, with you the whole time
Anastasia Suazo aka VoudouRopes
Shibari artist and educator · Photographer
Anastasia has over 10 years of Shibari experience and has taught students in real life and online across 16 countries — with a community of 80k+ on Instagram, 70k on YouTube, and hundreds of students through her online programs and classes.
For Anastasia, Shibari is an art of wordless communication — the art of stopping time, and of empowering your partner by binding them. Her students learn not just knots: they learn to use rope consciously, with care and intention.
Cody Chinn aka Knot Posh
Shibari instructor · Photographer · Founder, Shibari ARTlanta
A Shibari instructor and photographer based in Atlanta, GA. He focuses on safe, aesthetic ties that invoke mindfulness and feeling, and performs intricate yet sustainable suspensions.
In 2024 he co-founded Shibari ARTlanta, a studio offering a neutral space for practice and instruction for riggers at all levels.
Personal attention is the point. With a maximum of 6 guests and a teacher for each couple during practice, you receive real correction, real feedback, and real support — not a crowded workshop where you watch from the back.
What is included
- 4 nights at the villa near the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- All-inclusive meals prepared by our cook at the villa
- Intensive Shibari classes, from floor work to suspension transitions
- 1 hour private class per pair
- Full access to the online course Shibari Mastery after your deposit, so you can prepare before the retreat
- A teacher for each couple during practice
- Professional Shibari model arranged for solo participants
- Tea ceremony on the opening day
- Morning body movement practice every day
- Breathwork class
- Cacao and sound healing ceremony
- Swimming with turtles
- Shibari jams and games
- Photos from your practice
- Welcome goodie bag
- Temazcal ceremony (optional)
- Ice bath experience (optional)
- A few days fully dedicated to rope, connection, body awareness, and transformation
Please note
Ropes are not included in the goodie bag — please bring your own. If you cannot bring your own, let us know in advance and we can prepare ropes for you to use here.
Prices
Early bird pricing — available until July 30
Couple
$4,299USD per couple
The full retreat experience for two people practicing together.
Solo participant
$3,100USD per person
Includes a hired professional Shibari model, dedicated to working with you in every class — so you can fully participate in every exercise and suspension, from day one.
Deposit to secure your spot
$900 USD per person — for couples, $1,800 total.
The remaining balance is due September 10. The deposit is non-refundable. Because this is a very small retreat, your place is only secured once your deposit is sent. As soon as your deposit is in, you receive access to the online course so you can start preparing.
If the date is not good for you, maybe there will be more retreats, so…
A matter of allocation
Think about how much you spend in a year — and how much of it you allocate to your own self. To your wellness, your development, the things that will still be with you years from now.
You may know Pareto’s law: 80% of outcomes come from just 20% of the input. Your life works the same way — a small share of your time creates most of your growth, your happiness, and your memories. Five days fully dedicated to rope, connection, and presence can be part of that 20%. When you look back, will you be grateful you allowed yourself to grow — or will you regret not taking this opportunity?
How to book
- 1
Email anastasia@voudouropes.com and say you would like to participate in the Suspension Retreat in October. Tell us a little bit about your experience. If you have questions, add them.
- 2
Optional call. To make sure this retreat is a good fit, we can schedule a call and clear everything before you book. We want you to feel excited, prepared, and clear before you come.
- 3
Deposit. You receive the payment link. Once your deposit is sent, your spot is secured — and you get access to the online course so you can start preparing.
FAQ
Do I need to come with a partner?+
No. You can come with a partner or join solo. If you come solo, the price includes a professional Shibari model for the whole retreat, so you can fully participate in exercises, classes, and suspensions.
What level is this retreat?+
Intermediate. You should have some Shibari experience before coming. Beginners can join, but it will be challenging: you will need to complete the online course before the retreat and practice before you arrive.
Will we actually suspend?+
Yes. This is our 4th suspension retreat, and the format is designed to bring you from floor work into suspension transitions step by step. Everything depends on safety, communication, and the body in front of us — but the retreat is built so you can actually experience suspension with support.
What if I cannot bring ropes?+
Please bring your own ropes if you have them. If you cannot, let us know in advance and we can prepare ropes for you to use here.
Are meals included?+
Yes. Meals are all-inclusive and prepared by our cook at the villa.
Is the deposit refundable?+
No. Because this is a very small retreat and each spot is reserved specifically for you, the deposit is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due September 10.
How many people will be there?+
Maximum 6 guests — only 3 couples, or a mix of couples and solo participants.
What (more) students say.
“She really does a good job teaching the fundamentals... and then she really gives you a lot of space to be creative with Shibari. I really like the perspective she gives on Shibari.”
Megan
“I have no words ’cause I was so fully in my body and my heart during the experience… You have helped me to love myself deeper. Thank you so much… It was pure magic.”
Bryant
“It was one of the only times I have done this before and she made me feel so safe and sensual, so connected to my body. One of the best, deeply nourishing experiences that I had in a long time. Thank you Anastasia.”
Chelsea
“It was a very balanced experience in terms of energy and approach. Safe container, a lot of techniques, personal approach to my goals, good balance between different activities.”
MARGARITA · RUSSIA
“The venue felt like a fantasy and the workshops were unlike anything I have experienced before. I hope to attend again and would recommend it to anyone interested in shibari.”
OLIE · USA
“Anastasia is truly a master and yet can communicate the complexity of Shibari in a way that anyone can quickly understand and learn. Beyond the Shibari curriculum there’s a ton of surprises… and meals worthy of a Michelin star. I recommend this retreat to absolutely anyone interested in rope, because the wealth of information and opportunity for growth provided by Anastasia and her team in just a few days is unbelievable.”
CODY · USA
“I had zero experience tying before attending, but the included online class was informative enough that I arrived feeling confident and excited. Anastasia was instantly likable, and her wealth of knowledge, straightforward teaching style, and eternal patience were ideal. This, coupled with yoga, workshops, and ceremonies, made for a truly unique and intensely rewarding experience that left me feeling empowered and refreshed.”
AMY · USA
“I was so fully in my body and my heart during the experience… You have helped me to love myself deeper. It was pure magic.”
BRYANT
“She made me feel so safe and sensual, so connected to my body. One of the best, deeply nourishing experiences that I had in a long time.”
CHELSEA
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This retreat is for people
who want more than a class.
It is for people who want to give themselves several days to fully enter the practice.
To learn. To feel.
To be challenged. To be supported.
To connect. To suspend.
To remember what it feels like to be fully present.
October 16–20, 2026
Playa del Carmen, Mexico · Maximum 6 guests
Early bird price available until July 30