Rope Foundations 101: Building Body Ties With Reverse Tension
Sat, Jan 24
|The Phoenix Loft
Foundations for all skill levels taught by guest instructors Wanderlustre and Ethan


Time & Location
Jan 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Phoenix Loft, 221 Lathrop Way, Sacramento, CA 95815, USA
About the event
This class is the first in a new series that focuses on not just the hows of good rope play, but on the whys as well. Whether you are brand new to rope or have been tying/getting tied for years, expect to come away with new tools and a better understanding of your rope from both sides.
Through a combination of technical instruction and hands-on time, we will focus on building (or refining) skills for confident rope handling, tension, muscle memory, creating structure in body ties, safety considerations, and creative applications and adaptations.
Ties covered in this class include an arm gauntlet, a ladder, a forearm binder, a corset tie, a single column tie, and a chest harness. If there is time and interest, we will also cover additional ties and creative options.
While this class is not designed to be self-tied, the information and most of the exercises can…
