Body Care for Rope Bottoming

Across cultures and communities, body modification has long been a way to express our identities, our affiliations, our milestones, our politics, and our spiritual connections. From the haircuts we choose to blend in or stand out to the makeup we wear with intention, we all modify ourselves in order to move through the world. In this class, we'll explore a wide spectrum of body modification practices - from henna and ritual jewelry to tattoos, genital reconstruction, hook suspension, stage wardrobe, body piercing, and beyond. We'll also dive into the energies these practices carry, the social meanings they evoke, and the important conversations around cultural appropriation. Together, we'll look at why every alteration to our flesh can be sacred or profane depending on context, intention, and the stories we breathe into our transformations.

Presented By:
Lee Harrington

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