Advanced Suspension Techniques Masterclass

This weekend-long masterclass is for anyone who already has experience with suspension techniques, and is looking for new challenges or inspiration to take their tying further within a safe(r) environment.

Gestalta will provide guidance as you explore with new techniques, including adaptations and workarounds for different bodies/needs in suspension, and feedback to help you improve your tying and build confidence in performing more complex suspensions and transitions.

This masterclass aims to empower both partners with a deeper understanding of shibari. Gestalta will give demonstrations and explanations, and also provide ample time to experiment with the ties, and understand how the body works/reacts in positions that can sometimes be quite challenging (e.g. back bends, torsions, inversions, etc.). We will hold space to share and discuss techniques for sustaining harder positions, and communicating when you’re in a difficult spot.
Gestalta will also discuss their personal philosophies on rope, communication, pacing a scene, and how to find a balance that keeps complex things connective.

Teaching will be adjusted according to the knowledge and needs of the participants.

This masterclass can include techniques like:

– agura
– teppou
– tengu
– strappado
– crab tie / m-shape
– transitions on basket tie
– mermaid tie

Event Details

Date & Time:  December 10th & 11th, 2022, 11am-6pm

Format: in-house workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: you must have a solid understanding of suspension safe harnesses e.g. futomomo, upper body harness (TK or similar), and experience with using suspension lines, including locking/unlocking lines, lifting/lowering, and line management techniques. Estimating your own level can be hard, if you are unsure, please feel free to email Gestalta to discuss: info@gestalta.co.uk

What to Bring:  minimum of 8 ropes of 7,5 – 8 meters in length, plus some short pieces if you have, safety equipment, carabiners, food and snacks for your day, comfortable clothing (something you would do movement in), questions, and an open mind

Solo or Partnered:  Partnered, price is per pair

Safety Concept

This event falls under our Covid-19 guidelines.

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.