Rope Basics: Beginner - Body Handling / Movement

How do we move our bodies? And how can we best take care of our bodies when tying or being tied?

Finding the keys to playing with rope with another person requires focusing on the physical nature of the rope and how our bodies can be best supported, moved, opened up and cared for whilst tying with each other.

Caritia will guide participants to find out more about their body movements, cues for spotting limits and tying with partners who are present with their bodies.

We recommend repeating topical classes from time to time until you have accumulated the nuance of that class and then joining other beginner classes to go further.

Event Details

Date & Time:  September 2nd, 2021, 8.45 pm – 10.15 pm

Format: workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: beginner (you have knowledge in tying a single column tie, double column tie, Lark’s head, tension & counter tension)

What to Bring: 1-3 ropes, towel or blanket, safety shears (we can provide workshop ropes and shears if you have none, you can also buy ropes from us)

Solo or Partnered:  partnered (ticket is per pair)

What we will teach you

–  body movement

–  supporting the body in rope

– body weight distribution

–  anatomy basics

– care and safety

Safety Concept

You need to bring proof of testing (not older than 24 hours), or proof of vaccination in order to be let inside.

Hand disinfectant provided in multiple places. All surfaces are disinfected and will be disinfected in between use.

Space is limited to give more space for everyone.

We frequently air the space and also use fans for more circulation.

You must wear a mask at all times.

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.