Ep. 57 Training with Me: Gabriel Ortiz’s Journey to Shibari Mastery

In this conversation, Rina Trevi and Gabriel Ortiz delve into the art of Shibari, exploring its emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions. Gabriel shares his journey from curiosity to becoming a Shibari practitioner, highlighting the profound experiences that shaped his path. They discuss the importance of intention in Shibari, the balance between softness and intensity, and the unique styles that practitioners develop. The conversation also touches on the challenges of mastering Shibari, the integration of various modalities, and the transformative power of this practice in fostering deeper connections and leadership skills."Ropes are a container for yourself to be yourself.""You can only take someone as deep as you've gone yourself.""It's not an easy ride, but yet it's so worth it."Chapters00:00Introduction to Shibari and Its Journey03:07Gabriel's Awakening to Shibari06:03Experiencing Shibari: The Power of Connection09:04The Depths of Shibari: Softness vs. Intensity12:12Exploring Intentions in Shibari14:49Gabriel's Unique Style and Superpowers18:11The Role of Leadership in Shibari20:49Integrating the Underworld in Practice23:46Challenges of Becoming a Shibari Practitioner26:53The Continuous Journey of Mastery29:48Final Thoughts and Offerings in ShibariRina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet’s Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com