Karól Kkvaran, Iceland

Karól has been immersed in the world of Shibari since 2014, exploring rope both as a rigger and a receiver. Her approach is grounded in communication, consent, boundaries, and embodied awareness, drawing inspiration from both rope and Tantric practices.

For Karól, Shibari is more than a technique—it is a living dialogue that invites presence, trust, curiosity, and authentic connection. She creates spaces where participants can safely explore dynamics of giving and receiving, structure and surrender, while deepening their relationship with themselves and others.

Throughout her years of practice and teaching, Karól has guided individuals and couples in discovering rope as a tool for self-expression, intimacy, and personal growth. Her facilitation emphasizes attunement, conscious choice, and respect for each participant’s unique journey.

Assisting Karól during the workshop is Nicole, who brings a warm, supportive presence and helps create a welcoming environment for exploration and learning. Together, they offer a grounded and inclusive space where participants can engage with Shibari through curiosity, connection, and play.

Simon's first experience in Shibari was 4 years ago at a workshop led by Katarina and Karol at Wild Love Festival and since then he has loved it as a beautiful tool for growing as a person. “I am a rigger and I enjoy discovering layers of tying someone while being at the same time at the service and hold space while also another time using shibari to experience the blessing of submission and surrender as a bottom. I like thinking that the tying happens between INTENTION and ATTENTION and Shibari is the whole process where we use boundage to connect through the ropes and explore the dynamics while tying.” He practices regularly by self-tying and with play partners, give shibari sessions and private lessons (if you are interested, contact him for details). Since early 2025, Simon has been organizing Rope Jams every now and then to enjoy passion with like-minded people and to develop community. “It is a journey where the concept of the Wheel of Consent is the foundation and kink is the driving force to meet the whole spectrum from light to dark within ourselves, and this aspect I think resonates with the tantric approach.”