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Balancing Poi Movement

Common Causes of Poi Injuries

Introducing the Poi and Your Health Section!

Here we give an overview of the ways you can maximize the benefits of poi spinning while reducing the risk of injury. 

Swiss Poi and Yoga Retreat: Aug 31 - Sept 6!

Emmental, Switzerland | August 31 - Sept 6th

NOTE: THIS RETREAT IS CURRENTLY FULL! Please send us a message if you want to be on the waiting list. 

We are happy to announce the 2012 Swiss Poi and Yoga Retreat!  The retreat will begin with dinner on August 31st, and will finish with brunch on September 6th. This year's location: Balmeggberg.

Each day we will offer yoga classes with Adrian and poi lessons with Nick Woolsey and special guests. There will also be time for exploring the mountains, enjoying the sauna, eating great food, etc.

This retreat is intended for poi spinners who are comfortable with all the basics and who wish to explore both poi and yoga.

You can also check out the Facebook Event Page!

Extra Vancouver Beyond-the-Basics Poi Series: June 26th - July 12th

Vancouver, BC, Canada | June 26th - July 12th

Poi Beyond the Basics Workshop Series with Nick Woolsey

Nick is finally returning to Vancouver to offer the Beyond the Basics Poi Series! This 6-class course is for those already flowing with the basics of poi and wishing to explore more advanced spinning. 

Vancouver Poi Beginner Series: April 24 - May 10

Vancouver, BC, Canada | April 24 - May 10

Poi Beginner Series with Nick Woolsey

Nick Woolsey is finally returning to Vancouver to offer the Poi Beginner Series. This 6-class course will take you through all the fundamental moves and concepts of poi spinning! Although you will learn all the basic moves and transitions of poi, the true objective is to ensure that you grasp the fundamental principles of poi, preparing yourself for years of learning. 

Fire Poi Improv from Bali

This is the performance video from the Adventures in Poi DVD, featuring the music of Delhi 2 Dublin. I saw that some people had ripped it and posted it on youtube so I figured it was better to post it myself! There are reasons for that but I'll explain later. Meanwhile, enjoy the video and remember that you can join us at any of the upcoming Costa Rica retreats! The advanced retreats start Feb 5th so you still have time! :)

 

Flow Empowerment Retreat with Nick, Alien Jon, Banyan, Tea Faerie, and Thom Thumb: Costa Rica: March 11-17

Empowering your State of Flow!

Join us for this 1st-of-it's-kind retreat, hosted by La Esquela del Sol.

DSC01961.JPG If Playpoi and a Zen Monastery had a baby it would be this retreat. Nick Woolsey, Alien Jon, Banyan, Tea Faerie, and Thom Thumb of team Playpoi have joined forces to bring you a totally different kind of retreat. This week is fueled by a vision of something more important than poi tricks. We're aiming at tangible personal transformation and the ability to manifest the flow state at will.


Split-time Hip Reels (AKA Watermill)

In this video we look at Split-time Hip Reels, also known as Watermill. Really watermill and windmill are the same basic pattern, just done at different heights. 

Nick's Favourite Stalling Pattern

Speaking of stalls, here's Nick's Favourite Stalling Pattern! Stalling patterns are a great way to learn freedom of movement!

Beginner Poi Retreat with Nick, Alien Jon, and Banyan: Costa Rica: March 4-10

We are offering our first ever international poi retreat for beginners with La Escuela Del Sol

Join us for a whole week of poi adventuring with Nick Woolsey, Alien Jon, and Banyan as our yoga teacher. The retreat is limited to 20 participants so best to register early if you want a spot. 

 


Advanced Poi Retreats in Costa Rica with Nick, Rob Thorburn, and Banyan: Feb 5-18

We are returning to Costa Rica to offer more intermediate/advanced poi retreats with La Escuela Del Sol! Join us with Nick Woolsey, Rob Thorburn, and Banyan as our yoga teacher. Retreats are limited to 20 participants so best to register early if you want a spot.

Getting Stalls Started

Want to learn stalls? Then find a wall!