Both hands, different jobs
Your left and right keep separate timing while your eyes track two moving objects. It builds coordination, reaction and a precise sense of where your body is. Sarah calls it a brain gym.
Why poi
Poi is a light weight on a cord. Simple to hold, surprisingly deep to learn, and gentle enough for most bodies.
What spinning does
Rhythm that quiets the noise
Steady circles leave little room for your to-do list. Many spinners describe it as moving meditation: focused, absorbed and calmer afterwards.
Gentle on the body
No impact and no gym. Poi can be done standing or seated, with options for lower mobility. If you are recovering from an injury or condition, check with your doctor or physio first.
Poi comes from Māori culture in Aotearoa New Zealand, where it has been part of performance and training for generations. Sarah’s teaching carries that lineage through SpinPoi.
Learn the shapes, not a list of tricks
Most tutorials teach isolated moves. Sarah starts with planes, stalls and transitions, so you can link anything to anything and find your own dance.
Choose a plane, a spin direction and a number of petals to see the shape poi draws.
4 petal flower