Marykristn

Marykristn / Illuzaö

Marykristn / Illzao

Marykristn is a longtime friend who's a very talented circus performer, poi artist, and photographer. She brings fun wherever she goes, and we're always happy to have her around!

She's a great partner in the making people happy plan! As member of Spark Circus and in her own projects, she works to bring the power of laughter and play to the people who need it most. 

Check out her flickr for some of her awesomely fun photography, her vimeo for videos of her exploits, and watch for her work here at 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.

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!

So long, Toronto! See you soon!

Nick and G had a great time in Toronto at the Intensive and Workshop Series!

Thanks to the Centre of Gravity, all the lovely spinners, and our awesome friends who came to visit!

If you missed it, no worries! Nick is returning in June for a beginner and intermediate poi workshop series.

Beautiful Bali

Nick's spent a few months a year in Bali since first going in 2007.  Playpoi artists often convenes there to work on projects and host retreats.  Included here are some of our adventures, some of the people we've met, and lots of beauty.

Thailand Fire Photos

Special photos shoot from Pai and Koh Phangan in the Winter of poi in 2006-2007 where many artists come together to train and make light.

Fire Spinning for the Long-Neck Karen Tribe

candlekaren2.jpgAbout two weeks ago, the Amazing MK (Marykristn) invited me to join her on a trip to Nai Soi, a refugee village near the border of Burma, inhabited by Long Neck Karen Hill Tribe members, who have left Burma in fear of their lives.

Thailand Adventure

Winter of poi in Thailand, where many artists will come together to train and make light.