About Butterfly
Butterfly loves the intimate art of Japanese rope bondage, or so called Shibari. It brings us the opportunity to playfully explore connection, leading & following, surrender, playing with power dynamics as well as care and love.
She enjoys sharing her knowledge. That is why she has been teaching workshops, masterclasses and private lessons in Shibari for almost 10 years now. The topics she teaches range from technical ties; floor work and suspension to biomechanics; movement of body and energy; and creativity and aesthetics. Since she has ample experience in both tying and being tied, she can provide people in both roles with valuable input. In a relaxed atmosphere, with room for humor and everyone's personal contribution, she examines knowledge and skills with which you can experiment further at home.
She enjoys sharing her knowledge. That is why she has been teaching workshops, masterclasses and private lessons in Shibari for almost 10 years now. The topics she teaches range from technical ties; floor work and suspension to biomechanics; movement of body and energy; and creativity and aesthetics. Since she has ample experience in both tying and being tied, she can provide people in both roles with valuable input. In a relaxed atmosphere, with room for humor and everyone's personal contribution, she examines knowledge and skills with which you can experiment further at home.
Coaching sessions for individuals and couples
Beside teaching shibari, Butterfly coaches individuals and couples around intimacy and sexuality. "Everything starts with desire" is her conviction. Feeling where your desire lies is essential. Only then can you choose to follow it. And give yourself the freedom to be completely who you are. She is happy to help you on your way. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of ‘alternative’ sexuality and relationships, so you are welcome regardless of your sexual preferences, sexual orientation, relationship constellation or gender. She is kink, trauma and LGBTQAI+ aware. Her coaching company is called Marchal Coaching.
Butterfly's knowledge
Butterfly is based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and regularly teaches workshops in The Netherlands, or anywhere else she's invited around Europe. Workshop formats zoom in on subjects ranging from connective improvisational bondage, to playing with power and technical classes on tying and suspension. She is knowledgeable in the fields of yoga, kink / BDSM, alternative relationship constellations, tantra, meditation, trauma and the nervous system. She teaches in Dutch, English or Spanish – depending on the participants.
Bondage for play and connection
Her main interest doesn’t lie in all the fancy techniques one can learn (although technical skills do come in handy), but in the interaction between the two partners. The bodily movement, the stream of energy, the dialogue without words, and all the creativity that comes along with it. It’s an adventure, and it can be super empowering for both parties involved.
Rope can be seen as a mere tool for deeper connection and for play. Time and time again, Butterfly is surprised by the unfolding of closeness, intimacy, arousal and surrender she sees happening during her workshops. She makes sure to provide a safer space, where anyone can stay within their own levels of comfort. She encourages expressing boundaries as well as desires clearly. From there, beautiful interactions can bloom. Trust is paramount. Play and intimacy will follow.
Rope can be seen as a mere tool for deeper connection and for play. Time and time again, Butterfly is surprised by the unfolding of closeness, intimacy, arousal and surrender she sees happening during her workshops. She makes sure to provide a safer space, where anyone can stay within their own levels of comfort. She encourages expressing boundaries as well as desires clearly. From there, beautiful interactions can bloom. Trust is paramount. Play and intimacy will follow.
Butterfly's journey into shibari
Her bondage journey began a decade ago, and brought her to Japan, England, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Sweden and Spain. In Japan (2012) she took lessons from Osada Steve, Nawashi Kanna, Haruki Yukimura, Saki Kamijo and Otonawa-san. In Europe she took lessons with some thirty different teachers (2011-2022).
Read the interview with Butterfly from 2014 >>
Read the interview with Butterfly from 2014 >>
Miguel (52) and Rosa (46): "Private tuition has been not just informative, but I dare say transformative for our relationship. We went in to take private classes in the technique of shibari, with a special interest in exploring our sensual energy. And indeed we started with some technique, but after taking 3 classes, I can now say Butterfly really helped us become more conscious in our intimate interactions. This has improved our relationship in general. This couldn't have happened in a group setting, so I'm very happy we decided to go for privates. I'd recommend it to any couple wanting to dive deeper into intimacy."