This class will explore the basics of movement from both sides of the rope. We’ll look at fluid and efficient ways of moving around your partner when you’re tying, and also how both partners can play with creativity and flow. We’ll explore the elements of building a simple floor play scene using only one or two ropes.
⁃ breathing
⁃ intention
⁃ finding a starting point
⁃ understanding body mechanics
⁃ moving your partner’s body
⁃ moving your own body
⁃ working with freedom, constriction, open and closed body positions
NOTE:
Accessibility – many of the demonstrations in this workshop will be given sitting or lying, or moving on the floor. If you have any accessibility issues surrounding this it would be helpful to discuss this with Gestalta in advance to see what adaptations might be needed.
Event Details
Date & Time: April 2nd, 2022, 11 am- 5 pm (one-hour lunch break)
Format: workshop
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: single column tie
What to Bring: 2 ropes, towel, or blanket, snacks
Solo or Partnered: partnered, ticket is per pair
What we will teach you
⁃ breathing
⁃ intention
⁃ finding a starting point
⁃ understanding body mechanics
⁃ moving your partner’s body
⁃ moving your own body
⁃ working with freedom, constriction, open and closed body positions
Safety Concept & Regulation
Please consult our safety concept and regulations for this event 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 acknowledgment 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.
Photo: 64ShadesofHörnchen