lovethyself
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It comes with time and practice. One person I do rope with, the first time he tied me, I almost didn't feel the ropes (we were both inexperienced, but aware). Over time, with lots of feedback from me, and ideas from him, it's gotten to be amazing. For me, those first sessions where he was overly cautious and solicitous of me are what make me able to let go further now than I thought I would. I know he is aware of my body and it's limitations from experience, so I know I can trust him to not push me further than I can handle. At the same time, he knows he can go further because he trusts me to tell him when something isn't working, or if I'm having a problem. I'll second the public workshops and sessions. It's easier to learn and grasp the subtleties in person, rather than from a book (at least for tightness). Plus, if it's a workshop or open practice, usually the focus is on practice, *not* playing, so he may feel less anxiety about creating a good scene for you, and focus more on learning how to do it more effectively for you. And, um.... this may not apply to you if you're experienced with rope, but read up on it yourself. If you're being tied, it's your body that will be damaged if things go wrong. You need to be able to recognize the beginnings of wrongness (cold, tingling, numbness, lightheaded, etc.) and communicate that immediately to your top so they can address it. Your body means you get to live with the consequences of mistakes. Happy roping!!
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