Breaking down the elements of the upper body harness for suspension.
This is the first half of the series.
Every body is different, and one harness doesn't fit all. In this class, we will break down some of the commonly used upper body harnesses for suspension, analyze the elements of "what made this work for you, and what doesn't", pros & cons of each element.
We invite you to come with a curious mind. As a Rigger, drill on the elements and share your thoughts on the possibilities while tying a harness. As a bottom, experience and discover what works for your body and your preferences.
We hope to start the discussion for designing & building suspension harnesses for each bottom individually.
In this class we will cover:
Advance warning from Mooooo: I am still a student of Shibari myself, and I always will be. The content is heavily based on my own tying and learning experiences. My aim is to share what I discovered in my journey and start the conversation about customising ties for individual rope bottoms.
If you are working toward suspension but do not feel quite comfortable yet, you are welcome to audit the class. You will not have a suspension spot to practice, but you can still practice the pattern with your tying partners.
The host will also provide yoga mat to tie on, snacks, and water.
The host will provide jutes for everyone to use. However, it is strongly advised to bring your own ropes.
Yes. You will need a rope bottom to practice with. If you are a switch, pair up with your switch-y friends! You learn the most if you could experience both sides!
For Riggers: Anything you feel the most comfortable in. You will feel
warmer than your bottom, so don't put too many layers on!
For bottoms: Tighter clothes are the best. For example: tank tops and yoga pants. If you wear bras, please remember to take them off or wear wireless bras for upper body ties.
We will attach an upline to the harness. We will ask the bottom to suspend themselves by sitting/leaning into the harness or lifting their legs if they feel comfortable.
If you had prior experience with suspension, you may fully suspend your bottom if that is within your practice.
Shibari Essentials is a series of in-person classes. We will be focusing on different Shibari patterns as well as applicable techniques for you to create amazing experiences with your partners.
For each class, we will be focusing on a tie and the variations. You may pick and mix your classes and only attend to those you are interested in.