The Rope Bottoming Workshop

with BrigidBights

Sat,March 7, 2026, 10a-1p and 2p-5p

A first-of-its-kind offering at BLRS, this 2-part series is a bottoms-only workshop and open to participants of all skill levels. No partner is required. There will be guided practice exercises with rope, so feel free to bring a friend and any rope you’d like to work with.

Participants will also receive a rope journal, designed to support reflection, note-taking, and personal insight throughout the workshop. It also offers optional grounding and fidget-friendly engagement for our neurodiverse participants who benefit from having something to do with their hands while learning.

This workshop aims to help rope bottoms develop a deeper understanding of what happens to our bodies and minds when we are in rope. We’ll explore our personal motivations—why we engage in rope, what we gain from it, and how to express these needs and experiences clearly with partners.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a richer understanding of how rope can evoke physical sensations, emotional states, and internal narratives—and the many ways you can communicate and express these experiences both in and out of rope.

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AM Session - Physiology & Psychology

10 AM - 1 PM

In this session, we’ll focus on the physical and emotional processes that shape our experience in rope. We’ll begin by exploring what happens physiologically when we are tied:

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Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)
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Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
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Hormonal responses
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Amygdala activation
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Prefrontal cortex regulation
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We’ll then consider how the body interprets these physical inputs and turns them into emotional experiences. We will also discuss Bessel van der Kolk’s concept that “the body remembers” even when our conscious mind does not, and how this embodied memory can influence our reactions and feelings during rope.

This session concludes with a panel of experienced rope bottoms active in the DMV community. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, hear diverse perspectives, and learn practical tips from bottoms with a wide range of lived experiences.

PM Session - Intention & Communication

2 PM - 5 PM

In the afternoon, we shift gears to examine intention—the reasons we are drawn to rope—and the many ways we communicate within a scene. While you don’t need a defined intention to enjoy rope bondage, understanding your “why” can help guide you in choosing partners, honoring your limits and desires, relaxing into the experience, and staying safe.

We’ll also explore the wide spectrum of communication signals exchanged between bottoms and tops. Some are direct—such as using your voice—while others are more subtle: changes in breathing, body tension, or the way you respond to shifts in rope.

We will close with a conversation on trust: trusting yourself, trusting your rigger, and trusting your community.

Intention is your compass; communication is the map; trust is the foundation.

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Prerequisites:

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You are a rope bottom!
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Interested in being a rope bottom
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If you switch, please come with the perspective of a rope bottom

Logistics:

Each part has its own ticket, you can come to one or both

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No partner required
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There will be an hour lunch break. between between AM and PM sessions

If you are new to the studio, please fill out this vetting form here

Tickets:

Part 1 or 2: $50 per person + processing fee

Both Parts: $90 per person + processing fee

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Please email us to cancel your ticket.
You can receive a refund 14 days prior to the event for your ticket(s).
Within 14 days of the event, there are no refunds unless the ticket(s) can be transferred to another person.

Presenter: BrigidBights

Brigid is a dedicated rope bottom who has embraced nearly every facet of rope with enthusiasm. Since joining the rope community in September 2024, she has completed four weekend intensive trainings, tied with more than a dozen riggers across the DMV and NC regions, and built meaningful connections within the community. Although new to the scene, rope has become a source of peace, strength, and resilience for her. She is particularly drawn to the endurance it invites, the deep interpersonal connection it fosters, and the creative, narrative-driven possibilities it opens.

As an emerging kink educator, Brigid integrates her lived experience as a rope bottom with her professional background as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Through this course, she combines personal practice, clinical expertise, and thorough research to provide high-quality, clearly presented, and accessible education.

FL: BrigidBights, iG: brigids.forge

AM & PM Tickets

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