In this One-day Intensive, we will build on the already learned basics and introduce the tools for safe and sustainable suspensions.

We will practice techniques for attaching suspension lines on the already known harnesses and practice the pulley principle and safe and efficient locks. In this way, we lead the participants into their first semi- and full suspensions and introduce routines that help to embody the necessary tools and techniques. 

We will emphasize safety, fluid body movement, control of the suspension lines, (non-verbal) communication in ropes, as well as emotional and physical limits.

This is a practical workshop: you will tie and/or get tied a lot. Role switching is not mandatory, but highly encouraged for this workshop.

This workshop is for people who already have an initial experience in Japanese-inspired rope bondage, have learned some initial basics / harnesses, and want to develop their knowledge to approach suspensions.

GALLERY

• building on the previous learned basic principles
• understanding the concepts for sustainable suspensions
• safely mastering semi- and full suspensions
• understanding important aspects, such as suspension line management and effective lock-off both on ring/carabines and bamboo
• gaining confidence in your abilities and self-confidence for rope suspensions in private or at a Jam

• bringing attention to your body, to your feelings and sensations
• gaining safety in challenging (semi) suspensions by learning to give in to the force of gravity
• getting familiar with a rope impact and learning to enjoy it
• developing a feeling of your emotional and physical limits and positively communicating them
• understanding your responsibility in ropes

For your role as rigger to know the basics of Japanese rope bondage, such as non-collapsing ties and solid harnesses around the upper and lower body and for your role as being tied, general awareness in ropes and being able to attend to their body and communicate potential issues in the near time.

Bring along: comfortable clothing and at least 8 jute ropes, 6 mm, 7 – 8 m long

Basic Consent & Safety rules * Safety in suspension * Repetition of simple and solid harnesses * Attachment of suspension lines * Building a pulley * Lock-off strategies on Harness, Ring/Carabine, and Bamboo * Managing suspension lines (drill) * Fluid body manipulation

On the bottom’s side, we introduce tools to growing your stamina in challenging positions by breathing, directing the attention, keeping soft and re-grounding in your body