Hashira floorwork

Tying to a hashira (a vertical wooden beam) offers a unique and powerful experience. The immovable nature of the beam and as the body is firmly tied to it bring new sensations and emotions, but also opportunities.

In this workshop, we will cover the fundamentals of tying to hashira. We will explore its full potential in tying on the floor. You will learn simple yet traditional ties with a strong impact. There will be lot of room for improvisation, playfulness, and incorporation of your own kinks.

Pre-requisites

Intermediate level: Both riggers and models should have experience with partial suspensions and have a solid foundation on the floor. You should master basic floor ties, especially single and double column ties, lacing and any form of stable Gote (Takate Kote).

Upper intermediate level: This workshop is for those who have completed a level 1 workshop covering basic Naka Ryu ties and suspension with us or others. Both riggers and models should have experience with basic Naka ryu suspensions. You should master basic floor ties, especially single and double column ties, with an understanding of square and granny knots, lacing, any kind of arm-binder and Naka ryu gote (Takate Kote) in both high hands and low hands variant. Models should be comfortable in a Gote.

Bring with you

Participants will need to bring 12-14 ropes. Safety scissors are required.

Other information

• Length: 2 days (minimum 7 hours on both day)
• Level: intermediate / upper intermediate
• Suspension points: hashiras - stable vertical beams with maximum dimensions 12x12 cm, preferably 8x8 cm
• Other requirements: projector welcomed, bamboo(s) of any diameter and length can be beneficial
• Teaching: Peter Soptik & Sansei