An overview of the practice of body suspension
January 19, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
Extreme body modification involves practices that test a person’s
limits and pain threshold. One such practice is body suspension, the
art of hanging the body from objects in the skin, most often hooks.
You can completely hang or partially hang during acts of suspension.
Hooks used in suspension can be typical fishing hooks or locking
hooks. A typical hook holds up to eighty pounds. The size used can
range from eighteen to fourteen gauge. During suspension, the hooks
should pierce only the skin, never the muscle.
Engaging in suspension involves picking a part of the body from
which to suspend. There’s a wide range of positions to choose from.
Beginners in suspension should look at vertical back suspension
(“Suicide”), where the hooks are placed in the back, and the
horizontal face down suspension (“Superman”). The back also holds
the hooks for this position.
A horizontal face up, known as the Coma, is a more difficult one,
as are other suspensions where the hooks are placed in the chest.
Risks include constriction of breath and more intense pain.
However, pain is part of the process. Modern suspension is
derived from ancient rituals in which the body was suspended in
order for a person to achieve better consciousness. The pain can
lead to mind-opening, challenging, spiritual experiences.
If you are considering engaging in suspension, it’s wise to get a
physical to make sure your body is in the necessary condition. There
are risks involved with doing this, including bleeding, dizziness,
loss of consciousness, shock, and in extreme cases, death. You’ll
want to work only with a well-trained team and to always have a
medical professional on hand.
Suspension is not easy; indeed, it is one of the more extreme
types of body modification. But for those who do choose to go
through with it, the spiritual nature and physical testing of the
experience is worth the risks.
About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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