Head and Shoulders, Knees and … Ropes
A workshop for ropes about preparation, prevention, and therapy of the body
Details
- Date: September 10, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Format: Class, Workshop
- Who is this for: Queer and friends
- Fee: $25 (Low barrier options available at the door)
- Doors open: 6 PM
- Duration: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: None
- Material to bring: Note taking material and your body
- For individuals or pairs: Solo, Pairs, Groups, Any Constellation
Tickets
Tickets also available at the door. Low barrier options like PWYC and our Pay-It-Forward-Board available at the door. For assistance, please ask us via info@studio-allegory.com
About This Event
Rope bondage moves the mind and the heart but also, and most obviously, the body. There are poses, dynamics, forces, and movements possible that wouldn’t occur in everyday life and this bears risks for both the person in ropes and the person tying.
This class, led by Dr. Marina Liarsky, offers ways for both sides on the ropes to prepare for the most common practices, avoid the most common injuries, as well as possible approaches to therapy in case of an injury.
The workshop includes a presentation, demonstrations, and practice time with a specific focus on injury management and prevention.
Facilitator
Dr Marina Liarsky
Specializing in injury prevention and orthopaedic rehabilitation. Offering an integration of fascial & muscle stretch therapies, joint mobility, athletic therapy, and strength & conditioning for the management of acute and chronic neuro-musculoskeletal pain.
I am a graduate of the University of Western States, Portland, with a Bachelor in Biological Sciences and a Doctorate of Chiropractic. I also hold a Bachelor in Kinesiology, specializing in Active Health and Rehabilitation from the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Department at Simon Fraser University.
I work with a range of medical and allied health care providers, coaches, and trainers to get people moving. Empowering people of all ages and abilities for better longevity, is the goal.
I strongly believe in a simple, practical, and evidenced-based approach to patient care where patients play an active role in their own recovery journey.
Fine Print
Accessibility
Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.
Cancellation & Refund
If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event: We will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.
Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.
No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
Terms & Conditions
Please be aware that this event falls under our current terms and conditions.
Studio Rules
Please be aware that this event falls under our current studio rules.