Greetings fellow rope bottoms 👋🏾

Here in Austin (TX), we’re gearing up for our BOA (Bottoms of Austin) end-of-year potluck this weekend, and with that always comes reflection.

Rope bottoming was my introduction to this world and opened a whole new pathway to learning my body, breath, boundaries and the art of surrender. Every year I sit in gratitude for the experiences of learning how to listen to myself, how to soften into struggle to find joy, and meeting intensity with presence instead of fear.

This photo was taken earlier this year, when my love Lief Bound came to The Empty Space studio to co-teach for our Austin community. Moments like this remind me how shaped I am by the hands of those who witness me and walk alongside me. In that same light, I am endlessly grateful for people like Magnolia Monroe, who continue to pour into our community through bottoming education, meetups, classes and the BOA group. The culture we’re building is intentional and rooted in care, accountability, curiosity, and embodiment. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

As we close the year, I pose deeper questions to myself and my body as I journal, and I’d like to close out this post with the offering of some reflective prompts:

🫶🏾 What sensations has your body learned to recognize, trust, or reinterpret this year?

🫶🏾 Where did your rope practice reveal life truths about your needs and boundaries?

🫶🏾Can you already identify needs or desires for the year ahead?

As our co-tying performance drops here on SS, I am finding myself reflecting on time with the SS staff and my community. Forever grateful for the opportunity to share my perspective and style and eager to continue merging online resources with in person learning support.