Adding Gravity
Introduction to Suspension (1-Day Workshop)
In this One-day Intensive, we will build on the already learned basics and introduce the tools for Shibari beginners to transitioning from floor to (semi)suspension. We will learn and practice the structural elements as well as the risk awareness needed to safely introduce gravity into your play. We will focus on building solid harnesses, techniques for attaching suspension lines, practice the pulley principle 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.
For whom is it?
This workshop is for all people who already have an initial experience in Japanese-inspired rope bondage and want to develop their knowledge to approach suspensions.
For your role as rigger you should have learned the basics of Shibari, such as non-collapsing ties and solid harnesses around the upper and lower body. For your role as being tied, you should bring general awareness in ropes and being able to attend to your body and communicate potential issues in the near time.
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.
Bring along: comfortable clothing and at least 8 jute ropes, 6 mm, 7 – 8 m long
In your role as a rigger you learn…
- 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
In your role as the person in ropes you learn…
- 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
Content
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
We will emphasize safety, fluid body movement, control of the suspension lines, (non-verbal) communication in ropes, as well as emotional and physical limits.
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
Warm and cozy place, superfriendly, welcoming and caring people, great workshops where you learn a lot more about Kinbaku than just patterns. If you wanna study Naka Style / Semenawa in Berlin, this is the place to be. Highly recommended also for bottoms!
Nadine
One of the best places in Berlin fo study Kinbaku at, great teachers ,cozy yet kinky atmosphere and a lot of knowledge and passion to ropes and human connection. Suitable for both beginners and advanced rope lovers.
Daniela
Amazing location, professional workshops and teaching, full of events on a side (practice, side lesson, drawing). I can just recommend Discover Kinbaku.
Fabio
Amazing workshops with an excellent team and impeccable teaching capacities. I have learnt a lot from all of my visits to the studio and definitely recommend them to anyone who is serious about ropes. I would also like to add that this space, including their jam, was so far one of the most queer and women* friendly open rope spaces in Berlin.
Merve
Great atmosphere, organization, and transfer of skills. Highly recommended.
Indra
Well-structured teaching and a lovely venue, I really enjoyed the workshop of these kinbaku wizards
Reversa
Nice workshops.....relaxed, friendly, and good handcraft skills....well structured Naka-style-shibari...
Florian
I really enjoy their teaching style: Inclusive, specific and practical, inviting reflection and willing to reflect and learn which makes for great teachers, great communication, very warm and inviting atmosphere.
Katharina
Always a very warm and good atmosphere. And a lot to learn.
Dirk
A beautiful place and beautiful people, I always had deep experiences with them and the quality of teaching is really high. What I had during the workshops and the meeting there was not only techniques teaching but also the possibility to live my emotions and share them without feeling any kind of shame or feeling judged. Highly recommend for any kind of level. See you there!
XaNa
In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you get to improve your rope skills. The teaching is very well balanced between technique, feeling, body awareness, safety and playfulness. Lessons are well structured and there is even a handout to remember keypoints and harnesses 🙂 To sum up, you'll learn loads and have fun at the same time - highly recommend it.
Fee
Very thorough classes with a good energy in teaching and communication. Thank You again.
Wojtek
A very nice and cozy place, the team taking care of it is awesome and welcoming. The room where you practice is very Japanese looking and really ads up to the experience. Great professionals and workshops a must go to place.
Pedro
A beautiful and special place. The workshops at Discover Kinbaku are no shallow or chaotic fast food, but well thought-of concepts with a learning theory behind it, which doesn't only cover knots and patterns, but e.g. also interpersonal dynamics, communication and the side of the rope bottoms. All in a respectful, welcoming and open atmosphere, and the team has a lot of valuable experience to share. Would love to attend more classes in the future!
Mari