A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Lotus Inversion

When one thinks of a lotus suspension, the immediate image that comes to mind is that of meditation.  The position itself leads to the connection between suspension and personal meditation, really showing off the spiritual side of the suspension ritual.

Lately we’ve been seeing images from the Sinner Team that show them pushing the limits of suspension, with suicide suspensions 700ft in the air, triple tandem suspensions, or a 50 point lotus suspension.  Below you can see sometimes they just stick to the basics and work with someone not necessarily for show, but for the spiritual growth that can come from being in the air.  Or course, it is the Sinner Team, so a traditional lotus now becomes an inverted lotus.

Just like their other suspensions, this inverted lotus was well documented, and you can see all of the photos in the lotus suspension gallery.

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Comments

5 responses to “Lotus Inversion”

  1. bastian Avatar

    interesting variation!

  2. critic Avatar
    critic

    These guys have done some impressive stuff, but I’m really concerned about seeing them held up as an example for others given their tendency to push limits while ignoring commonly accepted good practices….. ex. the hardware store spring-clips…..or the static rope drop without locking hooks…..

  3. Sarah Lamb Avatar
    Sarah Lamb

    Does anyone know what the tattoo on his stomach says?

  4. bastian Avatar

    Sarah: Looks like “fuck the system” to me!

  5. Steven Avatar
    Steven

    Yeahh! “Fuck the system”

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