This is an advanced class that is taught with respect and acknowledgement of how dangerous breath play in rope can be. We see it all the time, neck rope, suffocation, maybe the occasional plastic bag. However, there is no “how to guide” on how to do this in a truly consensual way while being risk-aware of the many dangerous potential outcomes. In this class, we will talk about the dangers of breath play, both short and long term. We will build consent with our partners for the kind of breath play that we want. We will talk about different forms of breath play and most importantly, how to incorporate it into our rope scenes. We will demo how to use different forms of breath play and learn ties that you can incorporate into your rope. All the knowledge you will obtain from this class will prepare you to be an informed breath player.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: non-collapsing single column ties.

Materials needed: Rope - 8 to 12 hanks of rope, material doesn’t matter. Cutting Tool - Make sure you bring a cutting tool for safety. If you do not have a cutting tool, you will not be able to participate in the exercises.