A short insight into a hobby I have, enjoy!
I had no idea what "Poi Spinning" was until August last year when my eldest daughter, Sally returned from a music festival with a pair in hand.
The definition given, is a beautiful, highly visual performance art in which you create mesmerising patterns of circles around your body, accompanied by much "ooing" and "aaahing" from anyone standing watching you close by. The circles are created by trails of fabrics or fire, attached to the 'Poi' which you spin in stunning complex patterns as you dance.
Poi spinning originated in New Zealand, performed by the Maori people to increase upper body strength but now it is practised all over the world and by many different cultures.
Poi spinning is not only fun and visually entertaining but it can also offer you the following benefits:-
Poi Spinners will tell you that most moves they perform are self-taught and each move achieved is a milestone and truly satisfying.The natural progression from Poi Spinning is Fire Spinning. Twirling fire holds a great thrill but you need to be very comfortable with the moves and VERY respectful of the dangers of Fire Spinning.
There appears to be no age boundaries, for this beautiful art. Raphael (3) has his own set of Poi (especially adapted for the length of his arms) which he can swing expertly over his head and round his body. I am 46 and Poi with my 2 daughters and their friends in the garden, in the park or even abroad on the beach. Well I hope I have given you a little insight into my hobby and why I find it so appealing. Perhaps you might go take a look to find out more on this fascinating sport.
1 comment:
My name is beth
i live near hull having just returned from europe after a serious accident
i am a poi spinner and looking for some people to spin my time away with.
i'm not at 'peak' physical condition at the moment, still using walking sticks,
but i can still spin (just finding my balance again)
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