04 Slave Training (BDSM) [EN] 05 Posture Training

Posture training is used to gain the slave's availability, to help her find "slave space," to punish her, to facilitate your access to her, and to teach her to focus on only one thing. Posture training helps a slave learn patience. A slave is not always being used and can be "put away" occasionally. The slave learns to contemplatively pass time and to behave in a state of patient waiting to be used or desired when necessary, waiting to be met with desires or needs. A slave must be taught a system of positions to assume with a hand gesture or a word.

From my military experience, I know that being attentive for extended periods of time brings with it an inner calm, a meditative state, usually followed by a period of discomfort. Denying body movement frees the mind to wander. A slave will often speak of a state similar to subspace. I find this a particularly good punishment and a good way to maintain discipline. My slave still needs a lot of practice. She fidgets and moans. Any relaxation of the position or lack of attention is resolved with a few hard, quick spanks with a hand or a paddle. After this, she calms down in about 10 minutes, and after that, she's like a little model soldier. This allows me to pause and freely do what I wish, and I take great satisfaction in her sense of suffering. Her real suffering begins after about 45 minutes. At a certain point, I position myself very close to her, my face close to hers, invading her breathing, and after an hour of silence, I whisper things like, "Remember why you're here?"

When a slave is ordered to assume a position, she must do so quickly, gently, gracefully, and without argument. While in that position, she must remain silent, making an effort to be invisible. While in a position, this is not the time to ask to use the bathroom or do anything else.

Your slave must exhibit good posture at all times. This is one of those things that is simply "good for her" in any case. Slumping, leaning on her back, or moving her knees back and forth causes fidgeting or nervous behavior, causing her to lose focus, and this doesn't need to be reminded. Don't neglect this - it will become a habit in the slave, and you will feel pressured to be constantly alert. Although it may seem old-fashioned, walking with a book on her head will increase your slave's awareness of proper posture. Teach your slave not only how to walk, but have her practice maintaining "attention" or one of the kneeling positions while holding the book in place.

In your presence, your slave should never close her fists, legs, or lips, in private or in the conventional world. Teach your slave how to touch her lips (her mouth doesn't have to be excessively open, of course), how to position her hands (in public, she can't cross them palms up, but she can keep them relaxed and loose), and if she has to cross her legs, she should do so at the ankles rather than the knees. (Allow your slave to practice in front of you until she can do this without attracting attention.)

Train your slave to move gracefully and to exert herself in the positions you have assigned. The slave will need to practice moving from one position to another while you advise her to become an expert. (Remind your slave that she is not clumsy, or that she is clumsy to the extent that we all are when we move without thinking, and that all you are doing is showing her other options. The slave shouldn't feel unattractive; she simply needs to know how to behave before you.)

You and your slave should learn the positions associated with a name so that training can simply include calling out a position for the slave to perform. Occasionally during the initial training period, let the slave write or tease the names of the positions and what they mean. Have your slave practice them in front of you and repeat them several times in a row—especially when done correctly—it will become second nature.

The following are examples of positions taken from the slave. Some of them are automatic (for example, she should kneel when she demands attention), and others she adopts on command (inspection, etc.).

Some of the names for the following positions are my own and are the ones I work with my slave the most. They are not standardized in the BDSM world, and you can obviously call them whatever you wish. Remember that your slave is not the only one who must remember them, so keep them as simple as possible.

Attention: Standing, the slave's ankles together, touching. Arms at her sides, fingers slightly bent downward, on her thighs. The slave maintains a formal posture, with her back straight. Her eyes are open, and her attention is focused on the horizon. She is not allowed to move or shift her gaze (if you use this position, make sure your slave does not bring her knees together). It is used before punishment to communicate something, to emphasize the slave's free space, or to place the slave aside for a while.

Remainder of the parade: The slave spreads her legs (moving only her left foot to do so) shoulder-width apart. Her arms are behind her buttocks, holding one wrist with the other hand. This position is not adopted without first assuming the Attention position. It gives the slave a "break" after very long periods in the Attention position.

Genuflection Up: This position is the same as the "standing attention" position, except now you are on your knees. As with the "attention" position, this position is good for a pep talk and/or before punishment. It can also be used to formally greet the Master or acknowledge his presence when he enters the room.

Genuflection Down: The slave kneels with her knees apart, leaning back on her heels. Her back is straight, and her hands rest on her thighs, palms up. The chin does not drop (although, as you can see, the slave has performed this poorly in this photo), but her eyes are slightly lowered. (You should be able to see that the slave's eyes are open, and the slave should be able to see any gestures you make.) This is a relatively comfortable position that can be held for very long periods of time. While paying attention to the Master, it is a good position for the slave to assume the "default" position and assume it is not in use.

The "open" genuflection: The slave kneels, tilts her head back, closes her eyes, and opens her mouth. In this position, the slave should feel and see herself as a receptacle. The mouth should be as open as possible—the idea is not for the slave to be "comfortable," but rather for her to be aware of her role. If the slave complains of pain in her mouth or jaw, it may be that her mouth is not relaxed and is not opening fully.

Cow position: The slave places her feet wide apart, bends at the waist, and places her hands on the floor in front of her. Allow your slave to assume this position from the floor if physically necessary. The slave should be able to move in this position, "walking" and keeping her legs apart. (The position does not "look" like a cow, but is adopted to use my slave.) Use this position to teach the slave a good lesson in humility when the slave is displaying too much pride.

Pegging: From the "cow" position, the slave drops to her knees, her legs spread wide. This way, she can lower her head to a food dish on the floor by bending her elbows. Used as punishment, eating from a bowl on the floor is a good lesson for a haughty slave. Normally, the slave's meals are to be eaten after the Master and consist of everything placed to the left of her food. The slave will eat whatever is placed before her.

Punishment Position: The slave spreads her legs wide, bends at the waist, and grabs her ankles. (The slave may use the side of a bed, a chair, or a table to bend over.) Wait for the slave to resume the position if she moves, and she must do so without being told. The punishment position should not be used for any other purpose (sex, etc.). The slave must understand that until she assumes this position, the punishment will continue.

I have not prohibited my slave from a system of positions used to indicate desire for sexual activity. The slave is permitted to assume them at any time, although the desired outcome is not promised simply as a result of the position. These positions provide the slave with a method of communicating their need without showing off, and are especially effective during voice training and extended periods of silence. Once a voluntary position is assumed, the slave must maintain it until aroused by her Master.

Submission of the Slave: She kneels, facing away from her Master, her breasts and head lowered to the floor or bed. Her back should be arched and her shoulders on the floor. (Once again, my slave has not provided an appropriate example of this position.) The buttocks should be raised toward the ceiling, the legs spread much wider than seen here, and the pussy and anus exposed as if "waiting" to be used. (The slave, of course, is not free to determine whether or not to use it.) The slave may also move her hands back to further open that area. Regardless of my decision to accommodate her, the slave sometimes leaves her in this position for a very long period of time. This creates a sense of vulnerability and shame that we must emphasize.

Supine Position: Also to expose the sexual orifices, the slave lies on her back, hands on her ankles, and raises her legs as high as possible. Her eyes should be directed toward the ceiling.

From time to time, I examine my slave to remind her to pay careful attention to hygiene, or simply for my own amusement. When I say "inspection," she is to assume the following positions, in this order, moving to the next position when I indicate that I am finished with that part of the inspection.

The slave is in the attention position at my signal.

The slave moves her left foot to spread her legs wide, her toes behind her head, and her mouth open. (The legs, arms, and pubic region should be shaved and smooth; the mouth is available for teeth and breathing checks.)

The slave removes her hands from the back of her head and offers them for inspection. (My slave does not have to have long nails—it would interfere with tasks where I expect her hands to be smooth.) The slave resumes the position of attention, lifting first one foot and then the other to examine her feet and toenails.

At my signal, the slave spreads her legs, bends at the waist, and spreads her buttocks and pussy from behind. The inspection of these areas extends to the sight, feel, taste, and smell of internal cleanliness (I use surgical gloves for internal inspections - your slave must remove them from your hands afterward and dispose of them. If you do not have gloves and choose to examine her internally, after the inspection is complete, the slave must bring water, soap, and a towel and clean your hands.

During the inspection, the slave must not lose sight of any area you found unacceptable, and when you finish, she must take care of it immediately. The slave must not return to my presence until she is presentable. Upon returning, the slave resumes the position of attention and remains there until I acknowledge her and the entire inspection procedure is repeated. Once she passes the inspection, the slave will also endure the punishment, so that she thinks the punishment is for what is not right.

From original site "BDSM Canarias" [BDSM Canary Islands], this is a portion of the article “Manual de Adiestramiento" [Training Manual] URL http://www.bdsmcanarias.es/textos/Manual_de_Adiestramiento.htm