Poi-Fu: 3 Things Everyone Should be Able to Do with their Arms

Nick reviews 3 basic movements that everybody should be able to do with their arms, whether or not they want to play poi. If you do want to play poi, this is essential!

Poi Fu: Introducing Poitrovian Arms

In this video Nick introduces Poitruvian Arms, a great warm up and an effective way to learn almost all transitions between weaves, windmills, melt-downs, crosses, etc.

Poi-Fu: Turning with Split-Time Arms Forwards to Backwards

In this video Nick and G show you how to learn to turn freely forwards to backwards with extended split-time arms. This is how you learn to whirl with poi!

Poi-Fu! Circular Stepping for Poi, with Partners

In this video we demonstrate a partner-game for learning circular stepping patterns, very useful for whirling with poi or dancing with partners. Music by Delhi 2 Dublin.

Pink Hat on the Playa

Real men wear pink. It's true! Ask around!

Matt Schultz, who joined us for a Bali retreat, ran into our very own G at Burning Man this year. G was busting a serious groove, so Matt hit record! Rock on guys!

It's a Big Year for Flow: Fundtheflowarts.org

We're equally excited to announce Fundtheflowarts.org. This is an exciting project initiated by Sean and Prisna at Flowtoys.com, Khan Wong, and other Flow artists to create a non-profit organization to support the development and spread of the flow arts around the world.

Partner Poi Alien Files

We've got some awesome ideas for playpoi instructional partner poi videos. The question is: are you into it? (let us know in the comments!)

For a taste of partner poi, here's Alien Jon and Burning Dan's review of their Fire Groove workshops.

Poi meets Skiing

Advanced skiing techniques with advanced poi techniques, with some Juggling sprinkled in too.

Thank you Nico and friends for putting together this incredible video!

Bring on the Play!

We love poi videos! But we have to say: while technique is cool, sometimes it's all about the play.

We bring you the eye and heart of Thom Thumb, here to show us the joy that can be created when playfully immersed in the moment. Watch for his video shares here on playpoi.com!

Bali Retreat 2011 Highlights

2011 Bali Retreat Album

We had a great third year in Bali! Check out this album for a peek!

Thanks to Shin and Alistair for their beautiful photos.

nano Tech Blog 12

Moves that make you go "what the?!" make me happy! Here are a few flavors of a "what the?!" combo using (not)1.5's and stalls.

Illzao and Banyan taking Circus and Smiles to Sumatra

My friends Illzao and Banyan just made a trip to Sumatra, to perform a circus show for children, disabled groups, and retirement communities. Not much poi but lots of love and smiles and inspiration!

Memories of 2010 Playpoi retreats: Alien Jon spins fire

2010 was a fun year for Playpoi retreats! Here is some recently rediscovered footage of Alien Jon spinning fire at retreats in Bali and Switzerland.

Introducing (not so) Secret Spinner Srikanta Barefoot!

Meet our good friend and Cirque du Soleil veteran Srikanta Barefoot! He's an amazing performer, artistic director, and teacher from Santa Cruz, CA.

We highly endorse his workshops, so if you're thinking about doing one, do. (this is especially true if you're hoping to develop yourself as a performer). Ad without further ado, we give you... Srikanta!