SpinPoi

05/05/2026

⬆️ Level Up Your Poi, May Edition!

This month we’re diving into the buzzsaw, a short string movement that’s perfect for seated spinning and adding visual variation. You will learn how to do a nice clean buzzsaw and how to transition between buzzsaw and long string poi spinning. We’ll also explore different inspin patterns with varying numbers of petals, across different planes, timings, and directions. This will help you better understand how poi moves through space and feel more grounded and connected in your movement.

Join expert tutors Kay Spinner and Sara Tarek live on Zoom next weekend, or watch the recording to learn at your own pace or revisit what you missed.

🔗 Registration at: https://spinpoi.com/product/level-up-your-poi/

Ready to unlock new moves and expand your flow?

13/04/2026

Congratulations to Sebastian von Hagen for becoming a Certified SpinPoi Instructor! Sebastian has been a circus arts instructor at a primary school for many years, and is convinced that circus arts make a significant contribution to positive development in terms of self-esteem, dexterity, coordination, balance, patience, cooperation, and creativity. Sebastian says “Poi playing holds a special place for me because it is particularly fun, can be learned quickly, and is almost a mixture of dance and meditation. Thank you so much for the valuable course, which has enriched my knowledge and makes me very happy. It feels good to still be learning new things at almost 60 and to push myself out of my comfort zone.”

🎓 Ready to join the SpinPoi team? There are 9 spaces left in our upcoming August cohort: spinpoi.com/certifications

09/04/2026

Gentle morning flow pajama jam with these gorgeous The Bamboo Closet silks 🌊

07/04/2026

Hey Auckland friends! Another 8-week SpinPoi course is coming to the Parnell Community Centre starting on 5 May 🙌 This course is perfect for anyone curious about fun, relaxing movement which challenges the body and mind.

If you're new to poi, we are hosting a special introductory session on Tuesday 28 April from 11:15 - 12:45. This will cover the foundational framework for all poi movements, and upon completion you will be ready to join the 8-week term. Click below for details and registration.

If you're returning, you can sign up for the 8-week term here: https://villagesquare.org.nz/enrol/p/spinpoi We'll dive into new poi concepts plus put movements old and new to music.

[b]Learn about SpinPoi fun and fitness in Parnell Community Centre's Spring with SpinPoi introduction workshop.[/b] SpinPoi combines gentle physical movement with mental focus through the art of International Poi, a style of poi practiced around the world as a form of exercise and play. Scientifical...

23/03/2026

Always incredible to see the legendary Te Waka Huia, here as part of the Auckland Arts Festival show "Ihi. Wehi. Mana" which was celebrating 45 years of Te Waka Huia kapa haka.

02/03/2026

Join us at noon on 22 April for our Path Program Lunch & Learn! This informal Zoom session is for ACC Lead Providers and supplier partners who would like to learn more about our online group therapy program that combines poi and EMDR for trauma recovery. We will share an overview of the program, discuss client suitability and outcomes we are seeing, and talk through referral pathways and practical considerations. There will also be time for open conversation so you can ask questions and connect with us and other providers. Click below to register and receive the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you then!

Join us for an informal Lunch & Learn designed specifically for ACC Lead Providers and supplier partners interested in The Path Program. This session is an opportunity to connect directly with the Path team, learn more about how the program supports clients through group EMDR therapy, and ask questi...

25/02/2026

Hey Nelson Tasman folks, get amongst it! Weekly SpinPoi sessions every Tuesday and Thursday by Age Concern Nelson Tasman.

23/02/2026

Ready to grow your poi skills? Join us for Level Up Your Poi, a virtual monthly workshop focused on refining your technique and learning new moves. Each month we dive deep into a specific movement framework with:
✨ Structured progressions
✨ Technical breakdowns
✨ Guided drills
✨ Real-time feedback

Sessions are held live on Zoom, and every registration includes access to the recording for 1 month - perfect if you can’t attend live or want to review and refine. All sessions are co-taught by Certified SpinPoi Instructors Sara Tarek and Kay Spinner.

Upcoming Topics:
🗓️ March – Turns (All Timings & Directions)
🗓️ April – Forward Weaves (2 & 3 Beat)
🗓️ May – Buzzsaw & Inspins

Details and registration 👇

Ready to unlock new moves and expand your flow?

14/02/2026

Great to connect with Brendan Larmer - Puketāpapa Local Board at today's Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau poi session. We had a chance to not only share poi moves but to share a bit about our journeys in life, which it turns out, both circle around making a positive impact in our communities, holding space to listen, and not taking ourselves too seriously. Just one of the many things I love about poi! The way it brings people together.

10/02/2026

We just made history. Today Dr. Chris Neuenfeldt and I facilitated the first PATH (Poi Assisted Therapy) sessions, combining EMDR and poi movement for trauma processing. As far as we know, this is the first time that poi has been formally used as bilateral stimulation within EMDR therapy. We’re just getting started, but I already know this is something special 🥹 I’m honored to bring poi into this space and to support trauma survivors in their healing journey.

08/02/2026

Still curious about the 5-Day Poi Meditation Challenge? Here’s your reminder that it’s never too late, you can join anytime. 💫

This free challenge is designed to help you reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and invite a little more flow into your life - all through gentle, rhythmic movement and original music. No experience with poi or meditation needed. Just a few minutes a day, wherever you are.

✨ Join now or whenever you're ready:
👉 https://spinpoi.com/poi-meditation-challenge

(Already signed up? Forward this to a friend who could use a little calm today.)