There is a sense of rightness to the act of kneeling before
ones Master, a serene feeling of belonging and worship that is unique and
special to each dynamic but what’s a girl to do when she can’t kneel? How else
can you get that same sense of peace and connection? As someone with 2 bad
knees, who requires assistance to get back up when she finally manages to get
on her knees, I’ve been dealing with this issue for quite some time and have
come up with a few alternatives to share with you.
The Cushion
Most submissives already have a “slave mat” or other form of
cushioning for sitting on the floor, if they are lucky enough to be allowed
one. For myself, Master purchased me a large doggie bed from the local pet
store that is very soft. However, these things often lose their fluffiness
after some time or you may just want a better support from your cushion to
begin with. Here’s what you do:
Go to Google search (Google being my most favourite search
engine) and type in “Twin Memory Foam Topper”
In the top left of your screen you will see additional links
titled Images, Videos, Maps, News, SHOPPING etc etc, click on Shopping
Search through the listed sites for the best deal from the
place your most comfortable with. For me its Sam’s Club, Amazon, Wal-Mart or
other familiar names, use your best discretion when ordering online.
Once you’ve selected and purchased your topper (twin being
the smallest size they carry, I usually go with a 2″ thick one) you can measure
your cushion and cut out a template on construction paper
When your topper arrives, use your template to cut out
sections of the topper (you can use more than one layer for extra thickness!)
REMEMBER! your topper needs to fit INSIDE your cushion so
you should leave off 1/2 an inch for every layer you add.
Pick out the stitches on one side of your cushion and insert
the layer(s) of memory foam, then simply re-stitch it all together!
If your extra handy with a needle you can even add a zipper
so if you need to change the memory foam at some point you have an easier time.
You can also use any extra fabric you have around the house
such as old comfy t-shirts, sheets or blankets if you don’t want to buy a
cushion as well. Memory foam toppers can run from 30-50$ depending on
thickness, just be sure to search for twin size ones as you won’t need more
than that!
Assume The Position
So now that we have a cushion to properly pad our body from
the hard, cruel floors, what if that’s not enough to ease painful knees into a
kneeling position? Sometimes it's just a matter of extra pressure/weight on the
knees that causes the pain, in which case I suggest either sitting back on your
heels to take the pressure off or going into a deeper position, like a bow.
With knees shoulder width apart, bum in the air and your forehead on the floor
with your hands either in front of you or in the small of your back, depending
on preference.
Kneeling this way is made easier with proper cushioning
because let's face it, knee pads are just not sexy no matter how you dress them
up! Which is also why I like for my cushions to be a bit bigger, large enough
to accommodate at least half the length of my entire body. Again, the
preference is up to you and your dominant.
Sit, Stand, Pray
I find it extremely painful to even get down to a kneeling
position let alone maintain one for more than a few excruciating minutes,
though I have done so at Master’s discretion and He is always kind enough to
offer me a hand back up. If you find yourself in this same situation there are
plenty of alternatives and you can get quite imaginative with them too!
For meditation I often use the Indian Style position and
this can be added to if you wish to create a sense of discipline to it by
simple using stress positions for the arms. Namely, place both hands flat on
the back of your head with your elbows straight out to the sides and your chin
up. Proper posture is important for this stress position to have optimal affect
and its one that I can attest to! The most I ever manage is 30 minutes before
my arms begin to twitch and spasm.
Another favourite of mine (and Masters!) is lying face down
on the floor, much like the Goren position Bara, with your arms behind your
back either folded or simply resting your hands in the small of your back, and
your legs straight out – ankles crossed or open, depending on preference. Often
this position is utilized as a disciplinary position and enforced by having my
head under Master’s chair or my body positioned so He might rest His bare feet
on me if He so chooses while I fervently pray that the gritty feeling will fade,
even though it never does.
Positional Ingenuity
In the end it all boils down to your preferences,
imagination and ingenuity. What positions do you use? What are your favourites?
Do you have any suggestions that you would like to share?
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