The view of submission is often one that depicts it as weakness. Someone who has no spine to stand for themselves. Caritia sees it very differently and wish to share this perspective with all who wish to embrace the power that lies within submission and surrender. Join Caritia in a three-part series to break down...
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This series allows rope facilitators to show participants how they approach intimate sessions, away from modes of teaching or performing. Come and witness an improvised intimate moment amongst people who do rope (pretty well). We will blur the lines of the private and the public, the curated and the improvised. After the session, there is...
Arms-behind-the-back positions are common in bondage but many people find them difficult to get into or uncomfortable to maintain for a number of reasons: tight shoulders, rotator cuff issues, muscle or fat density, hypermobility, spine or shoulder alignment, blood flow, etc. This class explores two shoulder-friendly techniques for bringing the arms behind the back, working...
Inventing suspension harnesses is the workshop that will make you understand how easy tying actually is. Or at least that’s the most frequent feedback Ceci gets for it. Ceci will give you tools for inventing and building your own suspendable harnesses that fit the person you are tying and your own personal tying style. You...
So little space is gifted to sadness and grief; frequently, these emotions are bypassed and sidelined. Caritia believes honoring, acknowledging, and releasing grief can be liberating for all aspects of your body and life. How can the practices of kink intentionally support opening up of self? Supported by the ritual container of collective gathering. Caritia...
Come celebrate two years of the new house with us at our first-ever queer summer party! This is a sober event for socializing, dancing, enjoying the garden, and enjoying each other. We welcome all people from extroverts to introverts, and will offer ways to participate for everyone. Weather you want to be a social butterfly...
This is a separatist space to discuss and lab about kink, intimacy, and virtual play space for black, brown and Indigenous folks. For quite some time, Caritia has been musing on encouraging and inspiring more BIPOC into the realm of alternative lifestyles and ways of relating. There are many systemic barriers to this, including patriarchy,...
Welcome to the world of rope bondage, friend! It's wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of entry. This weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being tied. We...
This monthly intermediate open rope training is directed at building on what has been taught in the Beginner Open Rope Training. Topic of Exploration: Creating structured suspension harnesses In this workshop, Ceci will continue on the path of modular thinking, to help you create your own suspendable structures and patters. They will give you different...
A rope hangout is an event where we learn from each other, peer-to-peer, get to know each other, and do rope in a relaxed atmosphere, regardless of experience level. You can hang out, have coffee, tea, or soft drinks and chat with people if you don't feel like tying. Being there is enough! This time...
How do shame and guilt manifest for you in your everyday life? What strategies can you embrace to address the heavy and serious topic of trauma? Can kink offer intentional containers with boundaries as support for releasing these energies that block and stifle our potential to relate in different and playful ways? Caritia invites participants...
Cruising for a bruising is the ultimate event for queer impact play enthusiasts to meet new people, make connections, and play in a relaxed, welcoming space. It's the perfect blend of a play party and a munch, giving you the freedom to socialize, play, and nerd out over tools and techniques with like-minded people. Kick...