I hope everyone one learned a lot.

Keep an eye on the message boards for information on Midori’s next trip out to Las Vegas.

She will be here teaching again in March 2009!

Peace,

Mateo

Feel free to copy and repost this message anywhere you think folks are interested.

The time is here!  Midori will be teaching tomorrow and Sunday.

If you are attending any of the classes you will want to bring a yoga mat, blanket, or soft pillows to sit on.

Flogging enthusiasts please feel free to bring any floggers you like or think are interesting.   The more and more varied the better.

Don’t forget tickets will be available at the door, and all of these classes can be attended by singles.

For full information here is the event website:
http://www.nawayoi.info

I hope to see everyone there, this is going to be a blast of a weekend!

Peace,
Mateo

Midori

Sept Newsletter. Classes(SF, Santa Cruz, Chicago, LA, Las Vegas)

This is a copy of the eNewsletter Midori just sent out yesterday. If you want to subscribe just go to http://www.PlanetMidori.com

“MIDORI’S NEWSLETTER September 2, 2008
1. Seasons’s Changing – Back on the Road Again
2. Registration opens for October Rope Bondage Dojo in Kansas City, MO.
3. September classes/events (San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas)
4. October preview (London, Kansas City MO, Santa Cruz, Toronto)
5. Succumbed to FaceBook. Recent Columns. My on-line haunts

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1. SEASONS CHAGING – BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN

It’s been an unusually warm August here in San Francisco. Instead of the usual cool fog we’ve actually had weather resembling summer. As the winds shift I wonder what weather September, San Francisco’s traditional warm month, will bring.

I’ve had the rare pleasure of spending much of August here at home. Ok, so I did have those couple of days in LA of shooting an instructional video with Tristan Taormino, and a few days in Montreal for the Kinky Festival weekend, and the week in Prague rope styling and photographing for TheFetishSaloon folks – but still getting to spend 16 days out of 31 at home spoiled me.

But the winds are shifting from the Pacific Ocean and the fall teaching tour season is upon me. Much as I’m melancholy to leave my beloved spouse, crazy kitty kids and the enchanted City behind me, it’s time. It’s also time for me to see my far-flung friends, visit favorite old haunts, new towns, and spend time with fabulous students. There really isn’t anything quite as fun and fulfilling for me as teaching classes face to face. Sure, it’s the electronic age and I should consider more ways to teach via the new media, but then I’d miss all your smiles and twinkles in your eyes.

Even as I may miss my home and family when I’m on the road, each of you that I have the pleasure to meet during my travels bring me joy and give me energy. Same goes for all of you who drop by and say hi in all your face-to-face and digital ways.

Thank you, to all my energizers!

Wishing you peace, pleasure and joy!

Midori

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2. REGISTRATION OPENS FOR OCTOBER KC ROPE DOJO

The next Rope Bondage Dojo ® Stage I will be in Kansas City, MO on October 18th and 19th.

Space is limited to 30 students.
Registration opens on-line at Noon, Pacific Time at http://www.RopeDojo.com
You’ll find course information and an FAQ there.

Included: 2 full days of intensive instruction for skill, speed, philosophy, heart, mind and spirit – with 2 instructors (Midori & DeLano) and 2 trained Teaching Assistants. Morning nosh, Lunches, snacks, Saturday night party and lots of other goodies.
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3. SEPTEMBER UPCOMING CLASSES / EVENTS (SF, Santa Cruz, Chicago, LA, Las Vegas)
(Detail always available at http://www.PlanetMidori.com)

SAN FRANCISCO
~ Wed 9/3 “Playing with Erotic Embarrassment” at Good Vibrations on Valencia St.
(415) 522-5460 http://www.goodvibes.com
~ Tue 9/23 “Beyond Twisted: Kink Outside the Box” at the Citadel. 1277 Mission St (at 9th St.), San Francisco, http://www.sfcitadel.org/
~ Sun 9/28 Attending Folsom Street Fair

SANTA CRUZ
~ Thr 9/4 “JoyStick Secrets: How to Thrill a Man” at Pure Pleasure Boutique. 204 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831.466.9870 http://www.purepleasureshop.com/events.php

~ Tue 9/30 “How to Eat a Peach: Pleasuring Her” at Pure Pleasure Boutique. 204 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831.466.9870 http://www.purepleasureshop.com/events.php

CHICAGO
~ Mon 9/8 “How to Eat a Peach: Pleasuring Her” at Early To Bed. 5232 N. Sheridan Rd. on Chicago’s north side, right off Lake Shore Drive at the Foster exit Tel: 773-271-1219 or toll free at 866-585-2BED (2233).
http://www.early2bed.com

~ Tue 9/9 “”Wrapped for Pleasure: Easy Sex Bondage” at The Pleasure Chest. 3436 North Lincoln Avenue. Tel: 773.525.7151
http://www.thepleasurechest.com

~ Wed 9/10 “Aural Sex 1: Seduction by Voice & Erotic Story Telling” at G Boutique. 2131 N Damen Ave. Tel(773) 235-1234
http://www.boutiqueg.com

~ Thr 9/11 “JoyStick Secrets: How to Thrill a Man” at The Pleasure Chest. 3436 North Lincoln Avenue. Tel: 773.525.7151
http://www.thepleasurechest.com

~ Fri 9/12 “Become the Fantasy: Erotic Role Play Games for Couples” at G Boutique. 2131 N Damen Ave. Tel (773) 235-1234
http://www.boutiqueg.com

~ Sat 9/13 class at Galleria Domain. “Predicament Bondage”
http://www.galleriadomain.org/

LOS ANGELES
~ Mon 9/15 “Backdoor Pleasures: Anal Sex for Him and Her” at The Pleasure Chest. 7733 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046 Tel. 323.650.1022
http://www.thepleasurechest.com/

~ Tue 9/16 “Knotty and Nice: Easy Bondage for Sex and Pleasure” at The Pleasure Chest. 7733 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046 Tel. 323.650.1022
http://www.thepleasurechest.com/

~ Wed 9/17 “Aural Sex: Courtesan’s Secrets of Erotic Voice and Stories” at The Pleasure Chest. 7733 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046 Tel. 323.650.1022
http://www.thepleasurechest.com/

~ Thr 9/18 “JoyStick Secrets: How to Thrill a Man” at Coco De Mer. 8618 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90069 Tel: 310 652 0311
http://www.cocodemerusa.com/

~ Mon 9/22 “Bedroom Pleasure Toys: Tips, Tricks and Bloopers” at Coco De Mer. 8618 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90069 Tel: 310 652 0311
http://www.cocodemerusa.com/

~ Wed 9/24 “Erotic Humiliation Play” for Avatar LA. Part of the 25th Anniversary celebration year! Everyone welcome.
http://www.avatarla.org/

~ Thr 9/25 “Rosy Cheeks: Beginner’s Guide to Love Swats, Spankings, Paddle and more” at Coco De Mer. 8618 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. Tel: 310 652 0311
http://www.cocodemerusa.com/

LAS VEGAS 4 fun classes! https://midorlvwknd.wordpress.com/
~ Sat 9/20 Noon “JoyStick Secrets: How to Thrill a Man”
~ Sat 9/20 3:30pm “Hands-on Erotic Flogging”

~ Sun 9/21 11:30am “Scene Dynamics and Psychology of Rope Bondage”
~ Sun 9/21 3pm “Wrapped for Pleasure: Bondage for Sex”

ON-LINE KC ROPE DOJO REGISTRATION OPENS
~ Fri 9/5 Noon, Pacific Time. On-line registration opens for the October 18-19 Rope Bondage Dojo ® Stage I in Kansas City, MO. FAQ and registration at http://www.RopeDojo.com

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4. OCTOBER PREVIEW (London, Kansas City MO, Santa Cruz, Toronto)

LONDON
London Fetish Weekend
~ 10/2 through 10/5: Hanging out and having a blast! Also performing with Kumi on Saturday at Torture Garden!

Classes at Coco De Mer. http://www.coco-de-mer.co.uk
~ Sun 10/5 “Hands-on Japanese Rope Bondage”
~ Tue 10/7 “JoyStick Secrets: How to Thrill a Man”
~ Wed 10/8 “How to Eat a Peach: Pleasuring Her”
~ Thrs 10/9 “Rosy Cheeks: Beginner’s Guide to Love Swats, Spankings, Paddle and more”
~ Mon 10/13 “Bedroom Burlesque and Seduction for Beginners: Wiggle, Jiggle, Take It Off with Confidence!

KANSAS CITY, MO
~ Fri 10/17 Special class. Topic to be announced soon!
~ Sat 10/18 to Sun 10/19: Rope Bondage Dojo ®. Pre registration required. http://www.RopeDojo.com

~ Tue 10/21 “Wrapped for Pleasure: Bondage for Sex” at Pure Pleasure Boutique. 204 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831.466.9870 http://www.purepleasureshop.com/events.php

TORONTO
~ Fri 10/24 through Sun 10/26: Demos and classes at Everything To Do With Sex Show. http://www.everythingtodowithsex.com/

~ Sat 10/25 “Wrapped for Pleasure: Easy Bondage with Scarves” at Red Tent Sisters. http://www.redtentsisters.com/

~ Sun 10/26 “Aural Sex: Seduction by Voice” at Come As You Are Boutique. http://www.comeasyouare.com/
~ Mon 10/27 “How to Eat a Peach: Pleasuring Her” at Come As You Are Boutique. http://www.comeasyouare.com/
~ Tue 10/28 “Hands-on Rope Bondage” at Come As You Are Boutique. http://www.comeasyouare.com/
~ Wed 10/29 “JoyStick Secrets: How to Thrill a Man” at Come As You Are Boutique. http://www.comeasyouare.com/

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5. MY ON-LINE LOITERING – HANG OUT WITH ME!

As if I didn’t have enough to do. I finally let myself get talked into having a FaceBook account. Search for me there under “Midori ReallyMidori”. Make sure to let me know you read this in my newsletter, and then I’ll add you.

Here are some other places I’ve been known to waste my time

http://fd-midori.livejournal.com
http://www.myspace.com/fd_midori
http://midori.tribe.net
http://www.KinkWire.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/divamidori

I’ve been writing articles for various sites. Here are some of my recent columns
~ Men’s Health UK column on Quickies.
~ Part 2 is out now on “Defining Your Appetites- Not Your Labels” at http://www.socialkink.com Look under “Exclusive”. You may have to comb through a busy looking site. Not work-safe.
~ “Dumb Ass Tricks” at http://www.bondage.com in the Columns section”

The Rack Business Card

A Map to The Rack & The Onyx Theater

Have a great day.

Where will the event be?

Click Here for a map.

Midori will be teaching her classes at The Onyx Theater which is located inside Commercial Center.  The main entrance for the theater is inside the fetish store called The Rack.

The Rack is located in the NE corner of Commercial Center. The address is 953 E. Sahara Bld. #16. For more information and directions call (702) 732-7225

How much are tickets?

Tickets for all classes are $25.00 each.

Is there a discount for attending all the classes?

I was not able to make that work this time around.  However I do hope to be able to do a discounted rate for future events.

Where do I get tickets?

There are currently three ways to purchase your tickets.

Tickets are available at the counter in The Rack.  See above for a phone number and address for the store.

I also will have tickets available with me at the SinCity D/s munches on Friday nights at the PT’s Pub located on the North side of Sahara Blvd. just South of Decature.  I do work evenings so look for me between 9:00 – 9:30 pm.

Tickets are also available through paypal.  Click here to bring up an email, put Midori Tickets as the subject.  In the letter specify which classes you would like to attend, and how many tickets you would like for each class.  I will then respond with a paypal invoice.  Once payed for your tickets will be available at the will-call counter at The Rack.  You can pick them up anytime before the classes begin.

Is class size limited?

I will be holding the flogging demo to 40 people for the reason that we will need room to swing floggers and practice technique.

Will tickets be available the day of the event?

Absolutely.  No one will be turned away from these classes.

Will vendors be offering any merchandise discounts after this event?

Yes, currently Lady “C” Leather, and The Studio have given me a firm commitiment to give a 10% discount on your next shopping trip if you present your event tickets at the cash register.   I will be handing out thier business cards at the event if you are unfamiliar with these stores.  Hopefully I will be adding to that list.

Tomiko

Hey all,

Just yesterday I was in a meeting with model and actress Tomiko to begin the prelimanary negotiations for a future photo shoot. Tomiko has appeared at several Fetishcons, Domcons and is in several movies as well.

She was intrigued by the Midori classes and has agreed to be the demo model in the Wrapped 4 Pleasure class on Sunday afternoon.

Midori and Tomiko demonstrating bondage for sex. This could be the yummiest thing I see all year!

Both Midori and Tomiko will also be available for meet-n-greet for fans after the class.

I’ll be putting up a full bio about Tomiko shortly.

Have a great day.

Midori

News: In my last correspondence with Midori she had a message for all the people looking for a little more information about the classes she will be teaching in September.

Without further ado, here is the message.

Hi gang!
I’m really looking forward to returning to Vegas for more classes. I had a
blast the last time I was in town.

A bit about my classes from my vantage point…

JoyStick’s always fun. There’s plenty of comedy and laughter to it but I
also make sure that there’s a lot of take home info to have fun with. It’s
really exciting for me when I get boyfriends and husbands whispering their
thanks to me days and weeks afterwards!

Folks have asked me if they need to bring a partner for the Hands-on
Flogging class. No need! We’ll work on form and effectiveness through drills
similar to katas in martial arts. Think of it like “air guitar.” There’s
plenty of physical exercise so after a while it seems like a whip aerobics
class. I’ll bring a bunch of floggers from my personal collection for you to
test swing. Bring several of your own to improve your skills in as well. If
you have a flogger that you’ve not been the most efficient with, this is the
time to bring it with you.

The Scene Dynamics and Psychology of Rope – there won’t be any hands-on
tying in this class but there will be a lot of digging down to the good
stuff in the heart and mind to really help your scenes soar. Ever have that
experience where the techniques of the scene was good but the experience
bombed? We’ll also talk about what bottoms can contribute to the scene
experience – this is a topic that’s often neglected in rope classes.

Wrapped for Pleasure: Bondage for Sex.
Yup, bondage with out ropes! Scandalous?
I love this class because it’s practical, easy and it’s about good bondage
strategy. Of course if you’re a rope lover, the same planning and methods
can be applied to rope. But this is also a great class for those who just
can’t be bothered with ropes, don’t want to buy special bondage stuff, or
totally new to bondage.

Hey, let me know if you have any questions for me about the classes or for
me that’s totally unrelated to the classes!

See you soon!

Midori

So if you do have any questions for Midori post them in the comments here and I will be certain she sees them.

Peace.

Midori

I had the chance to stop by The Rack today and drop off event tickets and flyers. They now have approximately 50% of the available tickets, class size is limited to 30 people at the moment.

The Rack is the store front part of the Onyx Theater where the classes are going to be held. They specialize in Men’s and Women’s fetish wear and supplies.

You can get your tickets and do a little shopping while you are at it.

The Rack is located in the NE corner of Commercial Center. The address is 953 E. Sahara Bld. #16. For more information and directions call (702) 732-7225

I will continue bringing tix to the SinCity D/s munches as long as they hold out.

And don’t forget the Paypal/Credit Card option, have your tickets waiting for you at the Will-Call counter the day of the event.

Class space is limited so don’t delay.

Midori

We are officially one month away from Midori’s next four classes here in Nevada!

Read on for all the updated information about Midori’s Wildside Weekend in Las Vegas, and feel free to copy this information and repost it where you think others will want it.

If you have any further questions or comments please feel free to contact me at viktelmd@gmail.com

Thank you all for your patiance and input, and I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you at the Midori Wild Side Weekend II.

Peace,

Mateo

First Up: The Location Change.

The Midori workshops have been moved to our old location, The Onyx Theater. The Onyx is owned and operated by the fetish shop called The Rack, and is a nice black box theater with a cozy feel to it. Lots of space in there, and a great little concessions area where you will be able to meet Midori, purchase some of her books and even get an autograph if you like.

The Onyx is located in the northeast corner of Commercial Center. The address is 953 E. Sahara Bld, 89104; call 702-732-7225 for more information. Or visit their website at http://www.onyxtheatre.com/facility.htm

Ticket Availability

Tickets are on sale now! I will have some at the SinCity D/s munch this coming Friday.

Tickets will also be available at the Onyx beginning this Saturday afternoon.

You can even purchase tickets via Paypal. Send me an email at viktelmd@gmail.com with Midori Tickets in the subject line. Please indicate if you would like me to mail the tickets to you, or if you prefer to pick them up at the will-call counter.

The Final Class Schedule.

With the location change came some scheduling updates. I changed classes around a bit just to make the continuity between classes flow a little better and to match The Onyx’s schedule.

In addition, I also made an executive decision regarding the fourth and final class for the weekend. That class will be Wrapped for Bondage: Bondage for Sex. Thank you to the folks that voted.

Not to worry Body Harness people, that class will be on the schedule for the next Midori visit along with the other strong runner up in the polls, The Art of Feminine Dominance Level I.

And as a consolation I promise to do a workshop of my own on the subject of body harnesses in the mean time.

So the Final schedule looks like this:

Saturday September 20th

Joystick Secrets: How to Thrill Your Man – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn how to make him moan and writhe in unbelievable pleasure. Join internationally-acclaimed sex educator Midori for this in-depth training on orally pleasuring your guy.

Using delicious practice props (think fruit!) you’ll learn all about the sucks, licks, swirls, strokes and touch secrets that will blow his mind. She’ll even cover tips on how to reduce discomforts or gag reflexes. What better gift is there than to show him your new techniques that very night?

Hands On Flogging Workshop 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Improve your flogging skills! Whether you’re a total novice or a good flogging top there’s something for you.

You’ll learn about the details of techniques, strokes, proper whip selection for your body type. You’ll be put through intensive drills. Learn how to deliver power, effective sensation and desired effect without fatigue.

Bring your floggers. More the merrier so you can learn better on a wide range of whips.

Sunday September 21st

Scene Dynamics and the Psychology of Rope Bondage – 11:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Learn how to create a mind blowing experience for both the top and the bottom in a rope scene. How do you create effective sense of Dominance and submission? How do you keep the bottom focused and the players connected?

Learn how to manage the scene dynamics and psychology so that you may reach towards higher pleasure, better play, better orgasm and possibly transcendence. Wonderful for everyone!

Wrapped for Bondage: Bondage for Sex 3:00 pm – 5:00pm

Want to bring sizzling, sexy, fun, and easy erotic bondage to your bedroom? Don’t want to bother with expensive gear or complicated ropes? This class is designed specifically for combining sex with bondage.

Learn fun positions, the easiest way to plan, techniques and how to change positions quickly. Midori will teach you safe non-rope ties for sex in various positions, making a dildo harness with rope, sexual sensation enhancement with good positions, and more.

There will be lots practice time so bring some a beach towel or yoga mat, a pillow or two if you like, and wear comfortable clothing. (All the exercises will be fully clothed.) Bring scarves if you like. Otherwise cloth and scarves will be provided.

We are officially one month away from Midori’s next four classes here in Nevada!

Read on for all the updated information about Midori’s Wildside Weekend in Las Vegas.

If you have any further questions or comments please feel free to contact me at viktelmd@gmail.com

Thank you all for your patiance and input, and I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you at the <em>Midori Wild Side Weekend II</em>.

Peace,

Mateo

<strong>First Up: The Location Change.</strong>

The Midori workshops have been moved to our old location, <a title=”The Onyx Theater” href=”http://www.onyxtheatre.com/facility.htm&#8221; target=”_blank”>The Onyx Theater</a>.   The Onyx is owned and operated by the fetish shop called The Rack, and is a nice black box theater with a cozy feel to it.  Lots of space in there, and a great little concessions area where you will be able to meet Midori, purchase some of her books and even get an autograph if you like.

The Onyx is located in the northeast corner of Commercial Center.  The address is 953 E. Sahara Bld, 89104; call 702-732-7225 for more information.  Or visit their website at http://www.onyxtheatre.com/facility.htm

<strong>Ticket Availability</strong>

Tickets are on sale now!  I will have some at the SinCity D/s munch this coming Friday.  Tickets will also be available at the Onyx beginning this Saturday afternoon.  You can even purchase tickets via Paypal.  Send me an email at viktelmd@gmail.com with <em>Midori Tickets</em> in the subject line.  Please indicate if you would like me to mail the tickets to you, or if you prefer to pick them up at the will-call counter.

<strong>The Final Class Schedule.</strong>

With the location change came some scheduling updates.  I changed classes around a bit just to make the continuity between classes flow a little better and to match The Onyx’s schedule.  In addition, I also made the executive decision for the fourth and final class for the weekend.  That class will be <em>Wrapped for Bondage: Bondage for Sex</em>.    Thank you to the folks that voted.

Not to worry <em>Body Harness</em> people, that class will be on the schedule for the next Midori visit along with the other strong runner up, <em>The Art of Feminine Dominance Level I</em>.  And as a consolation I promise to do a workshop of my own on the subject of body harnesses in the mean time.

So the Final schedule looks like this:

<span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><strong>Saturday September 20th</strong></span>

<strong><em>Joystick Secrets: How to Thrill Your Man</em> – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm</strong>
<blockquote>Learn how to make him moan and writhe in unbelievable pleasure. Join internationally-acclaimed sex educator Midori for this in-depth training on orally pleasuring your guy.

Using delicious practice props (think fruit!) you’ll learn all about the sucks, licks, swirls, strokes and touch secrets that will blow his mind. She’ll even cover tips on how to reduce discomforts or gag reflexes. What better gift is there than to show him your new techniques that very night?</blockquote>
<strong><em>Hands On Flogging Workshop </em> 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm</strong>
<blockquote>Improve your flogging skills! Whether you’re a total novice or a good flogging top there’s something for you.

You’ll learn about the details of techniques, strokes, proper whip selection for your body type. You’ll be put through intensive drills. Learn how to deliver power, effective sensation and desired effect without fatigue.

Bring your floggers. More the merrier so you can learn better on a wide range of whips.</blockquote>
<span style=”text-decoration: underline;”><strong>Sunday September 21st</strong></span>

<strong><em>Scene Dynamics and the Psychology of Rope Bondage</em> – 11:30 pm – 1:30 pm</strong>
<blockquote>Learn how to create a mind blowing experience for both the top and the bottom in a rope scene. How do you create effective sense of Dominance and submission? How do you keep the bottom focused and the players connected?

Learn how to manage the scene dynamics and psychology so that you may reach towards higher pleasure, better play, better orgasm and possibly transcendence. Wonderful for everyone!</blockquote>
<strong><em>Wrapped for Bondage: Bondage for Sex</em> 3:00 pm – 5:00pm</strong>
<blockquote>Want to bring sizzling, sexy, fun, and easy erotic bondage to your bedroom?  Don’t want to bother with expensive gear or complicated ropes?  This class is designed specifically for combining sex with bondage.

Learn fun positions, the easiest way to plan, techniques and how to change positions quickly. Midori will teach you safe non-rope ties for sex in various positions, making a dildo harness with rope, sexual sensation enhancement with good positions, and more.

There will be lots practice time so bring some a beach towel or yoga mat, a pillow or two if you like, and wear comfortable clothing. (All the exercises will be fully clothed.) Bring scarves if you like. Otherwise cloth and scarves will be provided.</blockquote>