This Rope Bottoming Intensive is collection of in-depth workshops on the skills, safety, and psychology of being the person in ropes. Unlike classes focusing on tying techniques, this intensive will have a dedicated focus on the role of rope receivers core skill development, physical and emotional management, safety, and active participation in the scene.
While this weekend is focused on the persons in ropes it does not mean we won’t be tying or that the information covered isn’t relevant to rope tops. Bottoms need tops at this intensive just as much as tops would need a bottom for other types of rope bondage related classes.
Topics for the weekend
Physical Presence and Somatics: Learning how to be present in the body, pain processing, using breathing techniques, and understanding posture to manage the tension and weight of the ropes.
Safety and Limits: Intense focus on anatomy, preventing injuries (such as nerve damage), recognizing risks, and communicating boundaries effectively.
Active Bottoming: Moving away from the idea of the bottom as a "prop" or “model” and fostering the role of the bottom as an active participant who directs their own experience and comfort.
Psychology and "Rope Space": Managing the mental and emotional aspects of being restricted, including navigating "rope space" and providing or receiving emotional aftercare
Communication and Consent: Developing tools for articulating needs before, during, and after a scene, including effective use of safe words and "checking in".
Your Bottoming Intensive Presenters
Violet Rain
Insignia
Golden Courtney
...More Coming Soon