Immerse yourself in a Pagans Paradise themed gathering blending connection, education, and demonstrations hosted by Dominus Eros and Alana

EVENT DETAILS

💜 Doors Open: 7:00 PM (doors close at 7:10 PM sharp)

💜 Event Ends: 10 PM

💜 Location: Near Union Square, provided in your confirmation email

Bound Massage

Restriction • Touch • Sensation • Release

A Couples & Pairs Workshop

Explore what happens when massage meets restraint, sensation, and controlled physical connection.

In Bound Massage, couples and pairs will learn how to combine simple bondage, positional restraint, body-to-body holds, and massage to create an experience where one person can surrender into being held while the other works with their body.

This isn't about complicated rope work or elaborate bondage. It's about restriction as a tool for connection—changing someone's range of movement, shifting their awareness, and creating new possibilities for touch.

We'll build from simple techniques and gradually layer in sensation, pressure, movement, and massage.

What We'll Explore

1. Restriction

Learn simple, accessible ways to temporarily restrict movement using rope, cuffs, straps, and other restraints. We'll focus on positioning, communication, comfort, and creating a secure container for the experience.

2. Body-to-Body Restraint

Explore wrestling-inspired holds, controlled pins, positional restraint, and using body weight and leverage to keep someone comfortably in place. We'll look at how pressure, positioning, and movement can become part of the massage itself.

3. Massage

Once someone is restricted, massage takes on a different quality. Explore pressure, rhythm, pacing, body mechanics, and flowing around the limitations created by the restraint.

4. Sensation

Add another layer through sensory contrast: feathers, different textures, temperature, pressure, and other simple sensation tools. Discover how restricting movement can heighten awareness of seemingly subtle sensations.

5. Integration

Bring everything together. Combine restraint, body-to-body positioning, massage, and sensation into a complete experience. You'll have the opportunity to experiment with different combinations and discover what works for you and your partner.

Who Is This For?

Bound Massage is designed for couples and pairs—whether you're experienced with bondage or completely new to it.

You don't need to be an expert at tying knots, massage, or wrestling. We'll break everything down into approachable techniques that can be adapted to different bodies, experience levels, and relationship dynamics.

Come with someone you already have a connection with and explore what happens when being held becomes part of being touched.

The Philosophy

There is something powerful about having your movement intentionally limited.

When you can't simply shift position, reach for something, or adjust yourself, your awareness changes. Touch becomes more noticeable. Pressure becomes more meaningful. Trust becomes physical.

Bound Massage is an exploration of that space between restriction and release.

You hold.

You surrender.

You work.

You receive.

You control.

You let go.

And somewhere in that exchange, massage becomes something much more than massage.

What to bring?

1. Large towel
2. Comfy/loose minimal clothing
3. Open, curious minds

NOTE: We encourage everyone to have an open mind as this is a fun, open and explorative learning environment. We practice and review informed & ongoing consent practices with an emphasis on mutual desire. This workshop is open to all gender identifications, $exual orientations, lifestyles, and for couples only. Couples will stay paired the whole time.

This event is perfect and open for all experience levels.18+ for workshops.

ABOUT US

At Pagans Paradise, we believe in creating a welcoming, joyful space for everyone to explore connection, dive into a range of educational resources, and nurture their authentic selves.📸 Connect with us on Instagram @pagansparadise.📩 Join our newsletter at www.pagansparadiseNYC.com.📧 Any questions or concerns? Email us at PagansParadiseNYC@gmail.com.Pagans Paradise has been fostering joy and connection in the community for 10 years.

In the Plura app you can join the event chat, and connect with people before: https://plra.io/m/org/pagans-paradise

COSTS

Workshop Tickets are good for 2 people:

Early Bird $120, Regular $160

LATE ENTRY & REFUNDS

To protect the space and ensure a seamless experience for all, doors will close promptly. Late arrivals may not be admitted, and refunds will not be available. Refund requests must be made up to seven days prior to the event.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Pagans Paradise events are intended for educational and entertainment purposes, and attendees participate at their own risk. Some events may involve physical or emotional exploration, and by attending, you agree to take personal responsibility for your well-being. By attending, you agree to participate at your own risk, conduct your own risk management, and agree to hold the event facilitators and facility harmless for any type of harm that may occur. Pagans Paradise upholds community guidelines, and all activities within our events are consensual, respectful, and professionally guided.