Introduction to Self-Suspension

Come make all your DIY suspension dreams come true!

Okay, not all of them, but you will get started on your flying journey. You will learn self-suspension safety, locking off uplines, and a friendly side suspension.

This workshop is suitable for any kind of body and personal accommodations can be made. Ceci will give you several examples of modifications depending on your body type, motivation, and pain tolerance.

Event Details

Date & Time: June 18th, 2023, 10am – 2pm

Format: Workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level:  You are confident with your single and double-column ties and can fluently tie your preferred frictions. You are able to control your rope tension. You are able to set boundaries when workshop contents exceed your resources and abilities.

What to Bring: 5-8 ropes (depending on your body size and pain threshold). If you are worried about being able to lift yourself, bring one or two carabiners and one 10-meter rope (optional).

Solo or Partnered:  solo

Ticket: Price is per person

Accessibility Note

The workshop is held in spoken English. German can also be provided. 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. 

Mandatory Covid-19 rules

If you would like to inform yourself about other safety measures we have in place, please consult our Covid-19 measurements here.

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,

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.