Nina's hip harness tutorial

A rock-solid, safe and versatile hip harness

We were inspired to make this tutorial after the earlier version had around 150,000 views on YouTube and elsewhere. Surprisingly,the largest proportion by population of views were from Japan. After this success, Nina was keen to make sure potential students had the best possible information. The latest YouTube update didn't even have audio instructions so it left a lot to be desired. So we have worked hard to build this new comprehensive tutorial which offers all the advantages of an e-learning environment, some of which I have highlighted below..

This is the extended and far more in-depth tutorial for Nina's hip harness, an extremely stable and versatile suspension tie.It addresses the tendency of the more simple hip harnesses for the frictions to slip causing the leg loops to tighten and provides additional suspension points whilst still maintaining the Japanese aesthetic and structural integrity

This tutorial enhances the free version with:

  • Video with step by step audio instructions (5m 53s)
  • Detailed notes on tying and usage
  • 'Ask Nina' Q&A forum
  • Illustrations of technique and efficiency
  • Nerve injury information with video
  • Two alternative hip harness videos
  • Direction of building wraps tutorial
  • Homework assignment: Compare and contrast the various versions
  • Quiz with scored Certificate of Achievement


You get all this for a whole month for only $10 including Nina's personal advice. That wouldn't even cover the hourly rate of a Japanese master (10,00JPY/$85 ph) while you said "Konichiwa" and took off your shoes, never mind unpacking your ropes or getting some tuition!


Your Instructor


Nina Russ
Nina Russ

Nina Russ is a London-based shibari performer, rope artist, and educator. She began her rope journey in 2011 as a student of Esinem, with whom she later co-founded BOUND, London's pioneering shibari night (2012), and the online learning platform ShibariClasses (2015).


Nina has had the privilege of learning from esteemed Japanese shibari masters, including Kazami Ranki, Yukimura Haruki, and Kinoko Hajime. Her work has taken her across the globe, with performances at international events such as the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Rope Bondage and RopeFest in St. Petersburg.

In addition to her performance work, Nina is involved in a variety of artistic and fashion collaborations, as well as local events that celebrate rope as an expressive, embodied art form. Her passion for shibari lies not only in its aesthetics but also in its underlying philosophy—she sees rope as a powerful tool for connection, self-exploration, and growth.

Rooted in the discipline and precision of its martial arts heritage, shibari offers pathways to greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional presence. For Nina, rope is more than technique—it’s a language. Through her work, she invites others to discover the subtle, powerful ways that rope can communicate directly to the body and mind, enriching the shared experience between partners.

Course Curriculum


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