The Rope Collective Floor Series: Body Mechanics

This event will take place at Studio in Barrio Logan, San Diego. Visit the Contact + Location tab of our website for studio access information.

CLASS DETAILS:

Part of our Core Curriculum and the third part of our beginner “Floor Series”! In this class, we will review the foundations and soft skills before diving into getting rope around the body, restricting movement, and moving the body around on the floor. This is designed to deepen your understanding of how to effectively wrap and attach body parts using rope. We will explore the nuances of moving a person who is tied, because they usually can’t move themselves! We will also go over hands-on techniques for adjusting and securing ties, ensuring that movement is both safe and sustainable.

Important note : Because this class is focused on moving bodies/being moved, we strongly recommend attending this class as a tying pair. Self/solo tiers are welcome to attend but please note majority of the content and exercises are designed for partnered tying.

Prerequisite Classes:

Floor Series - Rope Handling

Floor Series - Knots & Frictions

Or equivalent experience (see below)

Required Foreknowledge:

Basic knowledge of foundations/ soft skills including: informed consent, negotiation, aftercare

Basic Safety risk knowledge including nerve impingement and loss of circulation.

Single column tie

Half hitch

Munter hitche/nodome

(If any of these terms are unfamiliar please sign up for our "Foundations of Rope"or "Floor Series" class.)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:

Wear clothing that allows you to feel comfortable, empowered or expressive. You are required to keep under garments on.

Here's a list of items we use throughout most of our events, classes + workshops that will support your experience.

• mat/blanket

• jacket/sweater + layers

• 3+ hanks of rope + safety shears/cutting instrument

• notepad /pen

• water + snacks

*We have mats, blankets, pillows, safety sheers, snacks + NA beverages, and clean rope to borrow and for sale.

STUDIO ADDRESS AND PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:

This event is hosted at The Rope Collective studio in Barrio Logan. You can find our studio access information under the Contact page on The Rope Collective's website.

PREPARATION AND SUPPORT:

Review The Rope Collective's House Rules

Visit The Rope Collective's Practitioner's page for private sessions + aftercare support

If you have questions, feedback, or access needs please reach out to [email protected].

If you'd like to contribute to supporting the studio, you can make donation here

* We do not offer refunds. Thank you.

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