Movement + Touch with Rory Ropes (UK) + TenInchYaels (LA)

In this class, we will explore movement and touch in the context of rope, with the objective of becoming intentional with how we move, and conscious of how we use touch/pressure to initiate movement with/in rope. We explore this with the intent to be present with each other, and deepen connection.

The class will include:

• Exercises to increase body awareness, to make intentional choices around movement and touch
• Exploration of interpersonal energies with rope
• Body handling/manipulation
• Exploration of how to generate movement with rope
• Tips on rope handling for smoother tying and untying
• Active bottoming
• Exercises for dynamic unstructured and structured tying.

Perspectives will be shared both from the top and bottom’s point of view.

Pre-requisites: the ability to tie any structured upper body harness

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