Ep168: Discovering the ‘eight-course meal’ of Shibari - An interview with Anna Noctuelle

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 Noctuelle’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. In
this episode, Fox and Mya discuss her rope journey and experiences.
Listen to hear them talk about: • How she started her two decades
of rope • Opportunities for nuanced communication in rope • The
richness and depth of Shibari and why she loves it • Exploring
living room rope • Marrying a non-rope person • Her links with
Anatomie Studio • The place of rope in her life now • How she
became a rope educator • Making sure she doesn’t let rope take over
her life • The importance of a ‘beginner’s mind’ in rope • The pros
and cons of a classical dance background for rope