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JUN

Intro to Suspension

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CEST · LGBTQIA+ & Friends
VIRTUAL

Quick Info

When:
15. June 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CEST
Where:
online
Format:
workshop
Who can join:
LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Constellation:
solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)
Language:
English with translated subtitles
What to know:
suspensionable upper body harness (chest harness or TK-style harness) and general understanding of suspension lines (should be able to tie a safe suspension line without asking for help, know what makes a line safe vs unsafe).
What to bring:
The class is tailored towards natural fibre rope (jute, hemp). Synthetic requires different knots to lock off lines. You are welcome to use synthetic rope, the body handling and progressions are not affected, but please know that modification is necessary to make your ties and suspension lines safe.
Recording:
Yes, the session is recorded and will be sent to all ticket holders after the class.
Questions:
Message us via info@karada-house.de

Tickets

Tickets

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Intro to Suspension (regular) [Digital]
52,50
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Intro to Suspension (supporter) [Digital]
67,50
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Intro to Suspension (solidarity) [Digital]
37,50
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If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option "solidarity" for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de.

The goal of suspension, in Addie’s understanding, is not to do the most difficult thing or last the longest or take the most impressive picture, but to enjoy an adventure, support a partnership, stay focused on humans rather than patterns, and tailor the experience to best suit the individuals involved.
This two-part class is suitable for people who have never suspended but have a general idea of the principles, as well as those who have some suspension knowledge and want to consolidate their practice and hone their skills.
Part II: June 15th, 2026
(ticket is for the ENTIRE SERIES)
This class does NOT require a TK/arms-in harness, all ties can also be done from a chest harness. Addie will offer options to suit a variety of needs, especially any that are expressed by class participants, so bring your questions and situations!

Between the two classes we will cover:

  • Discussion of safety, ways to get out of trouble quickly and elegantly.
  • Building a scene, interpersonal dynamics, and thoughts on communicating needs while maintaining those dynamics.
  • Information for those being tied, including nerve spotting, testing ties to find ‘hot spots’, and body mechanics tricks to help manage tension/strain.
  • Considerations when choosing suspension lines and some exercises to improve suspension line handling.
  • A progressable partial suspension with option to turn into full suspension – great practice for line management, body handling, and keeping focus on the ‘big picture’ and partner interactions.
  • Side suspension with options to add mini transitions – build this as complicated or straightforward as you want without making it harder to ‘exit’ smoothly.
  • ‘Falling with style’ – a highly modifiable partial-to-full suspension progression focusing on lowering rather than lifting through a variety of positions. This is useful for those who want to stay closer to the ground, for tying folks who have concerns about grip strength, or in pairings where the person tying is smaller/lighter than the person being tied. This suspension can be done with a variety of upper body ties, including just a ‘safety’ line.
  • Time dependent, we will also learn a quick and easy suspensionable futomomo.

Facilitator

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Addie (she/her)

Addie is a Vancouver-based rope educators who teach and perform world-wide. Addie is a switch and self-suspension enthusiast. She organizes regular workshops on dynamic self-suspension and versatile education both, for beginners and technically advanced. When co-teaching, she focuses on bottoming information and discourse.

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