LIMINAL: Evolving & Deepening Transitions with Gestalta

About this event

To move a tied body from one shape into another, fluidly and with intention, is to create a narrative that cannot be spoken any other way. LIMINAL is honoured to host Gestalta for a two-day immersion into one of the most expressive and misunderstood dimensions of rope: the transition.


DESCRIPTION

Evolving & Deepening Transitions explores Gestalta's style of tying through the lens of transitions - not just as movement between shapes, but as a core expressive element in rope itself.

Gestalta about this workshop: “Transitioning, moving a tied body fluidly from one shape to another, has always been central to my personal style of rope. There's a common misconception that transitions are purely performative - a kind of "circus rope" reserved for stage work. And while I do use them extensively in performance, transitions are equally at the heart of how I tie in play. They offer a way of creating narrative within a scene, shaping experience through movement, not just for visual effect, but to build emotional depth and physical connection.”


WHAT WE'LL WORK ON

Together we will work with structures that demand nuance in transitions (such as strappados, bamboo-on-body ties, and agura), developing a deeper understanding of how to use each form for dynamic movement, and intense opportunities for play. Exercises will be adapted to fit the needs and level of the group.

Gestalta will share subtle adjustments and refinements they have honed over years of practice to make classic ties both stable and adaptable for transition work, without losing their aesthetic strength.


ABOUT GESTALTA (they/them)

Gestalta (they/them) is a Berlin-based practitioner and teacher with over sixteen years of experience on both sides of the rope, and the founder of Daruma, a dedicated shibari space in Berlin. Their approach rejects rigid prescription in favour of a versatile toolkit, rooted in safety, efficiency, and fluency. Having worked extensively as both rigger and model, and having been tied by accomplished practitioners from Japan and Europe, their teaching is technically precise, calm, and deeply attentive to the full experience of both partners.

gestalta.co.uk | @gestalta


WHO IS THIS FOR

This workshop is designed for advanced participants who preferably have experience tying together.

Riggers should be confident in their ability to efficiently & fluidly tie common suspension harnesses (such as takate kote, futomomo, etc.), must be experienced in managing multiple suspension lines, be able to safely attach and lock off suspension lines under load, and have experience with techniques for lifting/lowering their models which they know work well for them.

Models should have experience of being suspended in common harnesses, possess body awareness around nerve safety and circulation, understand the difference between discomfort and unsustainable or unsafe sensations, and be able to clearly communicate their needs within rope.


WHAT TO BRING

- 8-12 lengths of rope, 7-8 metres (jute or hemp recommended)
- Safety shears
- Comfortable clothing


PROGRAM

Saturday 28 November: 12:00 - 19:00 with 1 hour lunchbreak.
Sunday 29 November: 12:00 - 19:00 with 1 hour lunchbreak.


LIMINAL

At LIMINAL we aim to create accessible gatherings where everyone is invited to experiment and discover through playful, sensual and loving co-creation. To be a place where people can be their authentic selves and to process into being more of themselves.

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REGARDING CANCELLATIONS

Tickets cancelled a month in advance or before can always be refunded completely minus 7,50 admin costs.
Till 3 weeks in advance you can opt for a refund with 25% cancellation fee plus 7,50 admin costs.
You can also choose to sell your tickets to someone else (for buying price or lower) however the sell needs to be approved by us, so please send us a message before you sell it. This can be done latest 24h before the start of the event.