Heels Over Head is centered around inversions and everything that comes with being upside down.
This is both a physical and a perceptual shift. Being inverted is not just a position, it’s a completely different experience of the body, of balance, of orientation, and of sensation.
We explore different ways of entering and exiting inversions, because how you arrive upside down changes everything. Going from standing into an inversion is a different journey than lifting from the floor, and each pathway brings its own rhythm, its own demands, and its own sensations. Understanding these transitions is a big part of the work.
This workshop has a more technical layer. I introduce specific ways to support the body, some harness ideas, and practical approaches to make inversions safer, clearer, and more intentional. At the same time, the goal is not only technical precision, but awareness. What happens in the body when the head is lower than the hips? How does weight shift? How does breathing change? How does trust play into it?
It’s still a very hands-on and engaging space, but it does require some prior experience, especially with suspension. Participants should feel comfortable enough with the basics to focus on refining and expanding rather than starting from zero.
Even with its technical side, the workshop keeps a sense of play and exploration. It’s about finding confidence in unfamiliar positions, and about understanding inversion not as a trick, but as a state that can be navigated with clarity and intention.
Marcos
Marcos Mangani (he-him)
Marcos studied visual arts in Argentina for 5 years. Travelling and developing his artwork with a strong focus in installations that talked about time and space, Marcos created throughout the years some solid career.
10 years ago, he moved to Berlin and continued developing his artworks, but also opened new doors to new media and ways to relate with people.
As an invisible conceptual thread, he has been talking about impermanence with different mediums and materials.
7 years ago, he found rope bondage as a new technique to continue evolving his practice. He developed his own conscious and quiet approach and characteristic face bondage. Creating safe spaces for people to trust and surrender, he opens the doors for people to explore their bodies in a different way. Exploring emotions and intentions in rope is one of his most interests.
He taught in different queer spaces Tension (Montreal) Temple (New York) and Iridescent Studio (Amsterdam) Anatomie (London)At the moment Marcos offers regular classes and private sessions at his studio KOR Berlin.
Heels Over Head is centered around inversions and everything that comes with being upside down. This is both a physical and a perceptual shift. Being inverted is not just a position, it’s a completely different experience of the body, of balance, of orientation, and of sensation.
Requirements
This workshop is designed for one person to learn on their model. Switching rolls is not allowed.
Intermediate level to advance, you should be able to do up lines.
Ideally you are familiar and have some time tying together.
What to bring?
A kit of single ply jute ropes sold for the purpose of shibari/kinbaku, around 6mm thick. Bring at least 6 regular ropes and 2-3 shorter lengths, as the ties have components where a full length rope would be in the way.
Ropes from hardware stores, or from sex stores intended for bedroom bondage are not recommended!We will be practicing on the floor, we have yoga matts, blankets and pillows but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
If you like to take notes: a notebook and pen.
Comfortable clothes in which you can move freely, tank tops or shorts are ideal, or any yoga/sport clothes.
A bottle of water (leak proof) and some snacks.
A pair of sandals/flip flops to get to the toilet, since they are not directly inside the studio.
Time
We start at 11:00 hrs and the event is until 14:00 hrs
Doors open at 10:15 and close at 10:50 hrs. Please make sure you are there before the doors close.
In the moments prior to start of the event , we are focused on the last preparations of the studio and making sure that everything is ready for you. During those moments we will not be checking emails or social media.
Important
Iridescent Studio is a queer led organisation and in our events we do not tolerate racism, discrimination, sexism, homophobia or transphobia.
During the entire workshop we do not allow the use of any mobile or electronic devices to record the content of the workshops.
Please note that if your skills do not meet the requirements for certain workshop exercises, our facilitator may ask you not to participate in those activities for safety reasons. It is your responsibility to ensure your skill level is suitable, and we encourage you to contact us in advance if you have any doubts or concerns.
Tickets
We want to keep our events accessible to everyone. Through mutual understanding and shared support, our community continues to grow.
Please choose the ticket that best reflects your situation, whether your resources are limited or you are able to support others.Tickets are per couple
Before you purchase this ticket , be sure to have the skills required for all the workshops. Please contact us if you have any doubts.
Solidarity Tickets 80€
Regular tickets 95€
Suport us tickets 110€
Please, we kindly ask you to read our terms & conditions page.
Location
The studio is located in Amsterdam west, Doctor Jan van Breemenstraat 1.
You can get here by bike, or from Central Station by Tram 13, the stop is Adm. Helfrichstraat.
If you decide to drive to us, here is a link for a parking space just besides the studio.
In our experience the Mobypark platform gives better rates and has several options in the neighbourhood.
Language:
All our workshops and events are taught/guided in English.
Questions?
We understand that this kind of event can be a bit overwhelming for some, and we are more than willing to help you if you need any support to make your workshop experience nicer. Please do not hesitate to mail us if you have any physical limitations, mental health issues or special needs.
Or if you have any other questionsn regarding this event, do not hesitate to drop us an e-mail, we are more than glad to help!