#6 Kati Bird - Exploring Self Through Shibari: Unraveling Intimacy and Sensation

Kati Bird is a Shibari artist, spiritual seeker, and healer who creates safe spaces where the body and soul can communicate. Kati is fueled by questions of what lies below the surface of everyday human interactions, cultivating depth and meaning, discovering levels of intimacy and play, finding internal and external freedom in the world, and empowering others on the journey of healing and transcendence. Kati’s earlier childhood spiritual background inspired her to be a self-healer and to make meaning and understanding of the existential dilemmas regarding self identity, self-knowledge, past experiences, beliefs, and desires. Aware that old traumas can be stored in the body, Kati weaves conscious communication into her relationships and work, emphasizing non-violent communication, authentic relating, conflict resolution, boundaries and consent, while building conscious intimacy. Through kink and play spaces, Kati teaches somatic and embodiment practices for self and co-regulation. She is a creative and a healer, making ritual and meaning of major life themes.In this enlightening discussion, Kati delves into her personal journey with Shibari, illustrating how it serves not only as a tool for self-exploration but also as a conduit for guiding others towards profound self-discovery. Kati shares stories and reflections of clients who have found healing, self-awareness, and empowerment through Shibari. Touching upon themes of consent, boundaries, trust, and the complex interplay between pain and pleasure, she underscores the vital role of authenticity, vulnerability, and communication in both Shibari practice and everyday life. This conversation invites listeners to explore the depths of being and consciousness through the artful embrace of Shibari, fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and the interconnectedness of human experience.Kati can be found around the world, connecting to the riches of nature, dancing in the elements, and exploring the realms of conscious relating and sacred sexuality. She tours the USA, Europe, and Thailand offering her Shibari magic through provoking and transformational workshops, powerful and transcendent 1:1 Sessions, and works with couples who are desiring to deepen their intimate connections. - Explore the art of Shibari with Kati:www.shibariunravelled.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ShibariUnravelledhttps://www.instagram.com/becoming_unravelled/LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTYouTube: http://youtube.com/@soulplaycollectiveSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5icEbjpZncymw6w0ksEWcbApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1726862361Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulplay.collectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554106794895NEW TO SOUL PLAY?Thanks for stopping by! If you want to know more, visit our website:https://www.soulplaycollective.com/