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Team / Corporate Workshops
Poi is a really great activity to incorporate into your team building or corporate events. Poi is a really good ice-breaker providing people with the opportunity of trying Poi in a non competitive and fun way.
Some people find Poi easier than others and it can act as a great team building exercise among people who help each other master certain moves.
Poi is very good for the brain as through its activity both the left and right side of the brain are being stimulated. For most people who are right handed using the left hand in the same way as the right causes some initial difficulties, however after practice the left hand can be trained. This then acts to stimulate the other side of the brain rarely stimulated through activity. This can act to further develop co-ordination. It is an amazing way to see who is a quick learner!
What will we do.
Poi Passion can set you up a morning or afternoon of poi spinning training. You will be taught the basics of poi spinning movement. We will teach you a simple exercise that you can take home to practice. This will help strengthen you arms and wrists and help you to work with both sides of the brain.
History of the Poi
Poi Passion will teach you the history of the poi and also some history on how the right and left-brain works.
How will it benefit me?
Poi Passion believes that poi is a great way to find out your strengths and weaknesses within your body and mind. You could be very surprised at how little we use both right and left of our body and the brain. We will teach you exercises that will help you to strengthen both left and right. Poi takes a certain amount of concentration.
Poi Passion offers a fun session and would ensure that all people involved will come away from the class thinking about their abilities to work with both sides of their body. It is also a good way to team build as we would put a small show on in small groups.
Can anyone poi?
With time and patience, anyone can learn the art of poi spinning, although some people are naturally rhythmical and coordinated. Poi can take some time to work out, but we believe that any thing in life is possible if you want it and put your mind into it.
How long will it take to learn?
Poi can take years to learn, but we can ensure you that you will pick up at least 5 basic moves in poi spinning and if the team like what they have learnt, you can always book Poi Passion for some more poi training.
Make your own poi
Poi Passion will teach you how to make your own poi, so you can go away and practice what you have learnt.
Equipment
Poi Passion will supply all equipment and also have poi for sale on the day of the workshop.
How many people to a class?
Poi Passion can teach 15 people at one time. If there is more than this, we will have to invite another Poi Passion teacher in to help.
About the venue
Poi Passion can sort the venue out in Brighton or if you have your own venue in mind we can come to you.
Testimonials
Sarah 37 - Beautician "Poi for me has been about learning a new skill, something that is completely different from the ‘usual' hobbies. It is great fun and something that my daughter and I have done together. It is like a form of meditation where you get completely lost in it and get away from the stresses of everyday life. It is a great way to meet really interesting people."
Chris 31 - Marketing Developer "Poi spinning was great fun to learn and Kate is a brilliant teacher who obviously enjoys teaching. Poi is lots of fun and great for fitness, co ordination and a nice way of meeting people. Its especially fun the first time you learn to do poi with fire. I would recommend anyone learning poi at Poi Passion."
Maria 32 - Photographer "Learning poi helped me focus and enjoy dancing. Because you need to pay attention to the coordination of your arms your mind is all the time on the present which means you feel less stressed and enjoy the moment you are dancing. While you progress on the different moves you gain more confidence which helps you start to create your own style and when that moments arrives you can't stop dancing! It's real fun."
Maz Tinkerbell - Teacher "I started poi when I was 18 and because of my busy life I didn't do poi for 2 years! Then i met Kate when i was 21, she put the passion for poi back in me and I love it! I've been poi-ing for nearly 2 years now. I've been going to class every monday. I see it as a place were I can release all my stress through poi. Through poi I have met loads of beautiful people, including Kate, she has become a good friend who teaches me poi and also helps me de-stress with her cheery ways. You can take poi in any part of the world and you will find some one who shares the same interest ... I recently went to Thailand and was asked to do a fire show with some locals that poi every night on the beach and I loved every minute! Thanks Kate for all you support!!!"
All of our Poi passion teachers are CRB checked and hold full public liability.
Poi passion has health and safety and child protection certificates and info.
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