Shibari 401: Side Suspensions

🕑 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Doors Open @ 9:45 | Doors Close @ 10:10)

📍 Devil Mask Studio - DTLA

🎟️ $50 per person | Memberships accepted

🪢 Self-tying: Yes, with adaptations.

Float, twist, or strain - side suspensions open a world of possibilities.

This workshop explores the structural, anatomical, and aesthetic considerations of placing the body sideways in suspension. We’ll work through adaptations for different harnesses and body types, safety concerns unique to side suspension, and methods for balancing comfort with intensity.

We’ll Cover

– What to consider when picking harnesses for side suspension

– Iconic side-suspension poses and variations - how to avoid ‘plank pose’ in-flight

– How to get into (and out of) side suspensions with intention and ease

This class is part of our Shibari 401 class track, taught on the first Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

401 classes are for tying pairs who are already working in full suspension. We won’t be teaching upline mechanics, but we will dig deep into the structure, sensation, and scene-building potential of suspension forms. Expect hands-on time, conceptual depth, and plenty of room to explore.

You Should Know:

– Students tying should be very comfortable tying both uplines and harnesses on the body. Not sure if that’s you? Join us for a Shibari 301 workshop for a refresher.

– Students being tied should have some experience communicating while in rope and processing intense sensations.

– Students should be comfortable giving and receiving feedback.

– We will not be teaching uplines in this class - please review them in advance.

You Should Bring:

– Your full rope kit - enough rope to tie both an upper- and lower-body harness, plus several uplines - and a cutting tool

– Harnesses you are already familiar with (your own or classic patterns)

– A notebook or something to take notes on

– Curiosity and a collaborative attitude

Cancellation & Refunds

Tickets are non-refundable. If you need to cancel, Studio Credit equal to your ticket price is available for requests made 7 or more days before the event. Requests made within 7 days are not eligible for credit or refund.

You're welcome to transfer your registration to someone else - just let us know at least two hours before the event by email: info@devilmaskstudio.com.

If we need to cancel, you'll receive a full refund or Studio Credit - your choice.

We get that emergencies happen. If something comes up outside this policy (e.g., a positive COVID test), reach out, and we'll do our best: info@devilmaskstudio.com

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