Rope Basics: Suspension Lines for Floor Play

You’re enjoying floor play but you want to explore new elements? Or do you dream about doing suspensions one day and want to get started in a soft way?
Welcome to this workshop, where we learn easy ways of using suspension lines in floor play. We will use the lines to support, guide, and shape the body while keeping most of the body’s weight on the ground.

This workshop is guided by elements of floor play: connectedness, movement, improvisation, change, and lower risks. It offers ideas and skills for all skill levels.

Event Details

Date & Time:  September 30th, 2021, 8.45 pm – 10.15 pm

Format: workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: all skill levels, solid understanding and experience of tying the single column tie and floor play frictions (half hitch, munter hitch), ability to communicate and negotiate with your partner.

What to Bring:  ropes, towel, or blanket (we can provide workshop ropes if you have none, you can also buy ropes from us)

Solo or Partnered: partnered, ticket price is per pair

What we will teach

– Suspension line safety
– Suspension line frictions and locks
– Practical exercises on using suspension lines in floor play

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 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: Välke Unelma