POWER.EXCHANGE with Precipice & Sai Jaiden Lillith | Melbourne
Description
A day of Power Exchange exploration with two experienced professional practitioners, Sai Jaiden Lillith and Precipice! These two powerhouses will share their philosophies and techniques around Power Exchange in two workshops, and finish off the day with a deep discussion of the Dynamics of Power.
Workshops:
11:00 -12:30 pm | Rites of Power - Sai Jaiden Lillith
1:00 - 2:30 pm | Power Exchange in the Modern World - Precipice
Discussion:
3:00 - 5:30 pm | The Dynamics of Power - Sai Jaiden Lillith / Precipice
Tickets may be purchased to individual events or for the entire event!
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Sai Jaiden Lillith
Sai Jaiden Lillith is a Melbourne based gender fluid prodom/me, escort, activist, educator, creator of visual erotica, artist, event organiser and Shibari witch. Sai has taught workshops at OzKinkFest, Sexpo / LoveX, sex worker groups and trained numerous private students including a number of professional peers through their own unique brand of individualised and transformative frameworks. Neurodivergent and in possession of the letters BPD, ADHD & CPTSD, they are a fierce advocate for accessible spaces and ethical practices, authentic connections and fully committed to unflinchingly facing up to and harnessing the shadows within oneself. Sai’s philosophy is to live a life consciously created, relentless interrogated and framed by love. Known for their gorgeous and connective rope work, intense performances, and creativity across their modalities, they approach all they do with deep reflection and commitment. Sai performs rituals in ropes with Eve X in Infernal Desire Machine, teaches as a co-founding member of Sacred Primal Arts, is the vocalist in the industrial / Gothic band ZCluster where they can be often found singing in full Shibari suspension bondage, runs the production company The Soft Machine that puts on live music / BDSM / erotic circus events such as Sex Ropes and Rock and Roll & Flesh Rituals & Siren Songs, produces and stars in visual erotica through Canto V Films, runs public rituals through The Coven, is the 2IC for the Australian School of Sexuality and last but not least wrangles a toddler with Eve X…

Precipice
Precipice is a Dominant, sadist, rigger, performer, educator and the owner of a wonderfully evil mind. With a specific focus on the mental aspects of BDSM, Precipice is known for his ability to weave ritual, energy, and rope into transformative experiences. With years of practice in both traditional and experimental techniques, Precipice approaches each scene as a sacred act, carefully crafting atmospheres that transcend the physical. His work blends intention and intuition, using ritualistic elements to guide participants and observers into altered states of awareness. Whether through deliberate breathwork, symbolic gestures, or the rhythmic cadence of tying, he creates spaces where time and reality seem to blur, inviting deep emotional and spiritual exploration. Central to Precipice's philosophy is the belief that rope is a conduit for energy—a tool to connect, ground, and elevate. In his scenes, the interplay of tension, movement, and stillness serves as a medium for shifting perception and unlocking hidden aspects of self. His use of ritual amplifies the emotional resonance of each moment, transforming the rope into a vehicle for storytelling and catharsis. By integrating these elements, Precipice crafts experiences that are as much about connection and growth as they are about the aesthetics and skill of shibari, leaving a profound and lasting impact on all who engage with his art. Rope is but one thread in the tapestry of tools he weaves to shape profound and transformative experiences. Since 2015, as a founding member of Studio Kink Sydney, Precipice has continued to utilise his broad knowledge-base and passion for teaching to enrich and enliven the kink community. "To truly know oneself, one must face the shadowed corners of the soul where taboos reside, for it is in confronting the forbidden that the essence of truth is revealed."
Agenda
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Rites of Power - Sai Jaiden Lillith
Rituals are powerful tools to enhance Power Exchange and creating immersive, engaging scenes and journeys. Often our everyday mind and programming can get in the way of authentic spaces of holding power and experiencing surrender. Rituals are a way to help us to overcome the inertia of our orbits, and create new pathways. Rituals can create spaces of safety and familiarity. Whether you approach from an energetic, psychological or spiritual perspective, integrating rituals can be transformative to your practice; and can be as simple or elaborate as you wish them to be! In this workshop Sai Lillith will teach practical, simple rituals and the concepts behinds them, to give you the building blocks of how to create your own effective practices. We will explore rituals that reflect inward to shift and explore our internal landscape, as well as rituals between each other in the context of deepening power exchange and connection! Certain exercises may benefit from partners, however partnering is not compulsory!
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Break
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Power Exchange in the Modern World - Precipice
Power Exchange is hot! The giving and taking of power. The protocols, etiquette and ritual... the scantily clad submissives... Unfortunately we are not all persons of leisure, landed gentry, who can engage in the fantasy all day while supporting another person. Often when people think of power exchange relationships they think of contracts, Gorean slave positions and relationships modeled on those from past centuries. While it can be fun to draw on these for inspiration, it can be fulfilling and liberating to let go the stereotypes and traditions of the past and make new ones that fit in with the modern world. Working 9 to 5 makes living 24/7 a challenge. In this workshop Precipice will talk about overcoming challenges to make both long and short term power exchange relationships work in a contemporary setting. From a single scene through to a fulltime relationship we will explore practical methods of exchanging power. ## No partner, or experience, is required for this class - though feel free to bring both along!
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
BREAK
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Dynamics of Power - DISCUSSION
"Power is not a thing...it is a relationship." Beyond the physical tools of the dungeon lies the complex, psychological architecture of Power Exchange. Whether you are navigating a 24/7 lifestyle, a formal D/s contract, or occasional scenes of surrender, the way we negotiate and inhabit power requires constant reflection. This discussion with Sai Jaiden Lillith & Precipice will focus on ethics, authority, responsibility and consent.
FAQs
- Do I need a partner?
No partners are required for the classes, though Sai's workshop may contain partnered exercises, these can be witnessed, explored solo or you can partner up with someone on the day. All exercises are optional!
- What's with your sliding scale pricing?
We have added a pay-what-you-can/want ticket - to help support the community and those who may not be able to afford the full price ticket, this is an option where you can pay what you can from a minimum limit. There is no upper limit on this ticket, so if you feel like subsidising those who purchase 'lower priced tickets, or giving a little extra to the facilitator to support us, this is your option! We believe in both accessibility for the community, as well as making sure our facilitators are paid appropriately for their erotic / intellectual labours, so this is our solution to hold space for both with a minimum of fuss! Enjoy this social experiment, and we'd love your feedback.
- Code of Ethics
https://www.australianschoolofsexuality.com/ethics
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