From Floor to Air - Introduction to Suspension Intensive

Learn all the essential skills to move your tying from the floor to the air and start doing rope suspensions. We will cover stable harnesses for different body types, suspension line lifting and locking, body mechanics in the air, and suspension safety. We will explore both partial and full suspension, and if you’re insecure about your skills you can stay partly on the floor for the whole weekend.

The workshop includes Ceci’s arms front harness and a box tie (not mandatory, you can stay with the arms front harness) as well as a thigh harness and the basket tie. We will work on side suspension and on a vertical Z shape. We will also explore movement-based partial suspension and restricting the body with the help of suspension points or other steady structures.

This workshop is suitable for both people who are ready to get started with suspension and those who want to solidify their skills on the topic.

Date & Time:  Juni 1st & 2nd, 2024, 10 am – 5 pm, lunch breaks are included

Format: Workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & Friends

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: You have solid floor-tying knowledge and know how to tie harnesses. You understand tension, friction, placement, and nerve safety in ropes. You are able to communicate safely and effectively with your partner. You know how to check for nerve issues in the arms.

What to Bring:  A full set of ropes for suspension, note-taking supplies, and anything you need to help keep your nervous system regulated (stim toys, blanket, fluffy socks..).

Solo or Partnered:  partnered

Price: 240 Euros per pair for the entire weekend

Safety Concept & Regulation

Please consult our safety concept and regulations for this event here.

Accommodation

If you are coming to join this workshop from outside of Berlin, we can offer you a sleepover at the space for 10 Euros per person and night. If you are interested, please email us via info@karada-house.de

Accessibility Note

The workshop is held in spoken English. The space, KARA, is on the ground floor but has three steps to enter the house. A ramp for wheelchairs is available at all times. There is also a parking space available right in front of the door if needed. KARA has an accessible bathroom available. There are no thresholds in the entire house. The garden is only partially accessible at the moment. During the workshop, we will sit on the floor. Sitting in a chair can also be provided. Adaptations for physical needs will be shown and can also be provided upon request. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.

Who is this event for?

LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.

Friends describes people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer safe(r) space and its marginalized community.

When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone’s self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people’s chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender straight privileges.

Friends don’t have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.

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