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Shibari 301: Intro to Suspension Transitions & Torsion
**This workshop is now sold out**
To get on the waiting list, please send an email to jonathan@seattleshibari.com
Suspension transitions with torsion (twist) are dramatic, intense, and beautiful. Learn to move your partner from one position to another in suspension in a safe, supportive environment with Seattle Shibari! In this four hour workshop, we'll learn the practical and aesthetic considerations for moving someone from one position to another while in suspension. Well cover:
Suspension mechanics
Troubleshooting body placement
Aesthetics
Top Line Management
Safety Issues
Prerequisite: Top should be comfortable tying a structurally solid 3-rope gote shibari (box tie), be competent in basic suspension line locking & management techniques, and have prior experience successfully carrrying out suspensions. If they do not wish to use a box tie for the course, it's fine to tie a hands-free chest harness, instead. Bottoms should be comfortable being tied in a gote shibari/TK, have prior experience being suspended, and be competent in monitoring themselves for nerve/circulation issues & communicating same to the rope top.
Suspension bondage is an advanced technique, and hazardous. In order to ensure the safety of participants, the instructor will assess student skill level. Want to be ready for this workshop? Practice! A chest harness may be used for students who do not wish to use the gote shibari tie.
Due to the detailed & time-intensive nature of this workshop, choosing one person in the duo to tie will be optimal.
This workshop is appropriate for all genders, sexual orientations, and body types.
Please bring:
(8-10) 8 meter to 30 ropes, 6mm in diameter. Hemp or Jute is recommended. t 8mm hemp or jute for the main suspension line is also recommended (8mm is stronger/safer as a main suspension line). Its also helpful to have some shorter lengths of rope in your kit. Short on rope? Well have a bit extra on hand to loan out to students.
(1) 45 Dyneema climbing sling (available at REI) and/or gear for hanging your top rig from the ceiling hard points.
(8) Pear-shaped or oval climbing carabiners. We recommend the Petzl Hera Attache, available at REI. Catalog Item #109589. Your carabiners MUST be rated for climbing.
Optional Gear: Steel Suspension Ring
Questions about equipment or class prerequisites: contact the instructor at jonathan@seattleshibari.com
To ensure personal attention to each participant, class size will be limited to 8 duos. Due to the small class size, early registration is highly recommended.
Cost at the door: $100 (Duo)
No late entry will be allowed due to the nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time.
Questions may be directed to: jonathan@seattleshibari.com
About the Instructor:
Jonathan (Seattle Shibari) is a Seattle-based rope artist who ties for photoshoots, performs onstage, and teaches Japanese-style rope bondage. He works to spread appreciation for this beautiful art in the Pacific Northwest via his website SeattleShibari.com, and travels regularly to Japan to train with top-level teachers. Jonathan has taught numerous sold-out workshops, and teaches & performs internationally.
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Will Provide After Purchase
Tukwila, WA 98178
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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