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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

Thanks to Shin and Alistair for their beautiful photos.

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.

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!

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.

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!