Ep169: - Managing Injuries and Aging in rope - An interview with Anna Noctuelle Pt2

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.