Self-suspension can incorporate dynamic movement, exploration of intense sensation, performance, learning partnered rope, ritual, and more. This unique activity combines aspects of rope bondage and aerial acrobatics.

If you've taken a pole or aerial class or have played with bedroom restraint, you've experienced practices that have common ground with self-suspension. These may seem like divergent practices, but they come together in this realm!

Start with intention. What interests you about rope in general or self-tying specifically? As they say in acting, what's your motivation?

Clarifying 'why' will shape when, where, and how you self-tie. It will also help focus your learning and facilitate communication with your spotter or partner.

The book Tying & Flying takes a thorough and nondogmatic approach, including everything from meticulous safety information to practical step-by-step rope instruction. Most areas have in-person classes — Tying & Flying is intended to supplement those resources.