Sale Price:
$2,800.00
Original Price:
$3,300.00
Five days. Wild landscapes.
The ancient language of rope.
A nomadic journey through Baja California Sur, where Shibari becomes a tool for presence, connection, and creative expression — practiced in canyons, desert, and open sea.
Shibari is a Japanese art form rooted in the meditative use of rope.
At its core, it is a practice of presence — between two people, or within oneself.
Far from what popular culture sometimes suggests, Shibari in its truest form is about communication, trust, and attention. The person tying must listen. The person being tied must surrender — not to another person, but to the moment itself. Rope becomes the medium through which that exchange happens.
Practiced in nature, away from screens and noise, it becomes something else entirely: a way of slowing down, feeling your body, and connecting with another human being without distraction.
No prior experience is required. What matters is curiosity, openness, and a willingness to be present.
WHAT THIS IS
This is not a workshop. It is not a tour.
It is a journey designed for people who want to feel more — more present, more connected, more alive. Over five days, you will travel through some of the most powerful landscapes in Baja California Sur, learning Shibari as a language of communication, beauty, and trust.
Through daily rope practice in nature, guided photography sessions, encounters with the Mobula ray migration, and nights around the fire, you will return with a skill, with images, and with something harder to name — a shift in how you inhabit your own body and relate to others.
Led by Shibari artist Anastasia (Voudou Ropes), fine art photographer Shane Suazo, and Baja explorer Salvador Quiroz.
WHAT YOU WILL DEVELOP
Understand Shibari as connection, not just technique
Learn foundational rope structures in a safe, supported environment
Explore aesthetics, flow, and creativity through tying
Develop deep presence and attentive listening
Experience rope in extraordinary natural settings
Leave with professional photographs of your own journey
THE EXPERIENCE
Day 1 — Arrival & Fire - Arrive at San José del Cabo Airport and transfer to Barriles Waterfall. Set up camp, share a welcome dinner, and gather around the fire for your first introduction to rope with Anastasia.
Day 2 — Full Immersion - A complete day of Shibari practice — from foundational basics to partner tying, decorative knots, and sensory exploration. The day closes with a golden-hour tying session photographed against the landscape.
Day 3 — The Migration - Before sunrise, you depart for the open water. Witness the Mobula ray migration from the boat, visit sea lions at Pericos Reef, and move camp to Punta Arena — where the evening brings nightlight rope sessions under open sky.
Day 4 — Creativity & Ceremony - A morning of flow and creative expression in rope, followed by preparation for your personal photo session at sunset. The night closes with a fire ceremony, music, and ritual.
Day 5 — Integration & Departure - A morning of breathwork and reflection before departing for San José del Cabo, with a final lunch stop at Agricole restaurant.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All transportation throughout the experience
All Shibari sessions and materials (rope provided)
Mobula Migration Safari by boat
Camping setup in curated natural locations
Meals as outlined in the itinerary
Professional photography moments throughout the trip
Fire ceremonies, breathwork, and integration circles
Guides and facilitators
Not included: Flights to/from SJC, personal travel insurance, personal extras
YOUR GUIDES
Anastasia Suazo — Voudou Ropes Shibari artist and teacher with three years of experience leading transformative retreats across Mexico. Anastasia's approach centers on presence, sensuality, and helping people feel rope in their body — not just understand it in their mind.
Shane Suazo — Photographer Specializing in fine art, light, and long exposure, Shane transforms lived moments into visual memory. Throughout the retreat, he will document your journey and lead dedicated photo sessions.
Salvador Quiroz — Arre Baja Artist, curator, and exhibit designer with 16 years of experience exploring Baja California Sur. Founder of Arre Baja Adventures, Salvador curates experiences that connect people to one of the most striking desert and ocean environments on the planet.
Five days. Wild landscapes.
The ancient language of rope.
A nomadic journey through Baja California Sur, where Shibari becomes a tool for presence, connection, and creative expression — practiced in canyons, desert, and open sea.
Shibari is a Japanese art form rooted in the meditative use of rope.
At its core, it is a practice of presence — between two people, or within oneself.
Far from what popular culture sometimes suggests, Shibari in its truest form is about communication, trust, and attention. The person tying must listen. The person being tied must surrender — not to another person, but to the moment itself. Rope becomes the medium through which that exchange happens.
Practiced in nature, away from screens and noise, it becomes something else entirely: a way of slowing down, feeling your body, and connecting with another human being without distraction.
No prior experience is required. What matters is curiosity, openness, and a willingness to be present.
WHAT THIS IS
This is not a workshop. It is not a tour.
It is a journey designed for people who want to feel more — more present, more connected, more alive. Over five days, you will travel through some of the most powerful landscapes in Baja California Sur, learning Shibari as a language of communication, beauty, and trust.
Through daily rope practice in nature, guided photography sessions, encounters with the Mobula ray migration, and nights around the fire, you will return with a skill, with images, and with something harder to name — a shift in how you inhabit your own body and relate to others.
Led by Shibari artist Anastasia (Voudou Ropes), fine art photographer Shane Suazo, and Baja explorer Salvador Quiroz.
WHAT YOU WILL DEVELOP
Understand Shibari as connection, not just technique
Learn foundational rope structures in a safe, supported environment
Explore aesthetics, flow, and creativity through tying
Develop deep presence and attentive listening
Experience rope in extraordinary natural settings
Leave with professional photographs of your own journey
THE EXPERIENCE
Day 1 — Arrival & Fire - Arrive at San José del Cabo Airport and transfer to Barriles Waterfall. Set up camp, share a welcome dinner, and gather around the fire for your first introduction to rope with Anastasia.
Day 2 — Full Immersion - A complete day of Shibari practice — from foundational basics to partner tying, decorative knots, and sensory exploration. The day closes with a golden-hour tying session photographed against the landscape.
Day 3 — The Migration - Before sunrise, you depart for the open water. Witness the Mobula ray migration from the boat, visit sea lions at Pericos Reef, and move camp to Punta Arena — where the evening brings nightlight rope sessions under open sky.
Day 4 — Creativity & Ceremony - A morning of flow and creative expression in rope, followed by preparation for your personal photo session at sunset. The night closes with a fire ceremony, music, and ritual.
Day 5 — Integration & Departure - A morning of breathwork and reflection before departing for San José del Cabo, with a final lunch stop at Agricole restaurant.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All transportation throughout the experience
All Shibari sessions and materials (rope provided)
Mobula Migration Safari by boat
Camping setup in curated natural locations
Meals as outlined in the itinerary
Professional photography moments throughout the trip
Fire ceremonies, breathwork, and integration circles
Guides and facilitators
Not included: Flights to/from SJC, personal travel insurance, personal extras
YOUR GUIDES
Anastasia Suazo — Voudou Ropes Shibari artist and teacher with three years of experience leading transformative retreats across Mexico. Anastasia's approach centers on presence, sensuality, and helping people feel rope in their body — not just understand it in their mind.
Shane Suazo — Photographer Specializing in fine art, light, and long exposure, Shane transforms lived moments into visual memory. Throughout the retreat, he will document your journey and lead dedicated photo sessions.
Salvador Quiroz — Arre Baja Artist, curator, and exhibit designer with 16 years of experience exploring Baja California Sur. Founder of Arre Baja Adventures, Salvador curates experiences that connect people to one of the most striking desert and ocean environments on the planet.
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