Workshop description Flesh Hooks and Energy Pulls Ceremony. Spiritual Experience. Cathartic Release. Transformational. Energizing. Connecting. … all terms used to describe a hook pull - all depending on the participant's outlook and experience. An energy pull is not a top/bottom activity, nor is it designed to push the limits of the heavier masochists… it's designed to explore your personal energy while facilitated by a guide and with the assistance of "pullers" - though you can do it as a solo journey to while fixed to a stable inanimate object. Our workshop will start with a discussion about the history and cultural relevance of Flesh Hooks, Energy Pulls, and this form of ritual. We'll discuss the ritual itself, and discuss the different steps that will be taken. The guide/presenter will discuss the different experiences that participants can expect, and the procedure of inserting the hooks. Some time will be spent discussing safety and precautions, but it is expected that guests will have an understanding of cross contamination issues and universal precautions in terms of blood and fluid. With the agreement of a demo participant, we will observe the piercing experience, and briefly discuss the sensations. Through the energy pull, your personal energy is opened, released, allowed to circulate, and you have the chance to explore the connections between your body and your spirit. Participants will be pierced on their upper chests and connected to a fixed space, work with a puller, or pull against another participant. Your experience can be a solo journey or you can chose to involve someone to support your experience. This workshop will be open to participants, their helpers, and those who wish to watch. Those watching are reminded not to interrupt the participant's experience unless specifically invited by the guide (upon the request of a participant). Anyone who wishes to participate must bring a support person to help them "come back down to earth" when the ritual is over. No one will be permitted to participate in the ritual unless they have a support person - our organizers and the guide will not be available to fill these roles. We also would welcome and appreciate any drummers to join in the ritual to help create an experience that stimulates all of the senses. Costs for this workshop will be slightly higher for participants in order to pay for the costs of hooks, supplies, and materials. This workshop will NOT aim to teach guests HOW to pierce themselves or friends for hook pulls - however those who are trained in such can contact us if they would like to participate as a piercer. This workshop will be much longer than our regular workshops, and thus we highly recommend all guests bring something to eat and drink, and we REQUIRE that all participants do the same. Participants should also consider bringing a robe, cloak, or blanket should they wish to cover themselves after the ritual without dressing immediately afterwards. This workshop is upcoming. If you would like to teach or attend this class (or know someone who should), please contact us at p3gatherings @ gmail. com.