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Suspension Workshop

By Embodiment Rope Space https://www.embodimentropespace.co.za/

Sat Jun 11, 12:00 - Sun Jun 12, 16:00

Embodiment's New Rope Space

ABOUT

In this intensive, taught over two days, we will cover the fundamentals of rope suspension. 


Suspension is a non-trivial skillset. It should be treated with the respect it deserves. This intensive will cover the basics of suspending from a hip harness as taught by us and an upper-body harness of your choosing (if required). 


Specifically, we will cover: 


  • Creating, locking and managing up-lines 
  • Hip harness construction and loading
  • Hoisting and releasing in sensible ways 


This workshop is limited to 4 pairs. We will not be able to pair riggers and bottoms for this workshop - we expect that attendees will have a baseline level of trust between one another before signing up. 


This is a technically rigorous workshop, so please ensure that you are well-rested, hydrated and ready to learn on both days. 


Outline 

Session 1:

  • 12 - 1:30PM: Harness construction
  • 2PM - 4PM: Up-lines with objects; up-line from a single ankle 


Session 2:

  • 12 - 1:30PM: Upper-body harness lab
  • Lab here means: tie the upper body harness of your choosing and we will evaluate / tweak it before allowing full suspension from it. 
  • 2PM - 4PM: Suspension from hip harness and upper-body harness


Additional information

  • The ticket includes use of class rope. BUT we highly recommend that if you are starting to suspend you have at minimum 6 x 8m suspendable ropes (jute preferably).
  • Please bring your safety shears / safety cutter with you. 
  • We will have rope, safety shears, safety cutters, carabiners, suspension rings and rope balm for sale. 
  • Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move around in (leggings, tracksuit pants or similar). 
  • Once you book, the PDF attached to your ticket confirmation email will have the address. 


Rules and Ethos 

  • Link to desirelinesbondage.com/space
  • Any additional rules specific to the event 


About your educator

Astrid (@desirelinesbondage) has been co-creating spaces for learning the ropes in Cape Town since 2016. She is a technically rigorous rope top who brings a wholesome, empathic flavour to her teaching. In 2021, she opened Embodiment Rope Space as a safe(r) venue for interested souls to explore the medium of rope.