Poi Classes, Fire Safety & Flow Lessons
Teaching People how to take Balls to the Face Gracefully
I get this question a lot: what is the ideal length for my poi? I took the time to write out an answer to someone on Instagram this morning (if you’re not following me, you can on my PoiPriestess account or if you’re into Mandalas, on my PoiPriestessMandala account ) and thought I’d share it... Continue Reading →
We got some beautiful new HDPE tubing and have enough to make some custom sizes for folks. Set up an appointment for a costume fitting at our studio in SoMa on Mission Street (953, between 5th and 6th) for your own personalized hoop. Your purchase includes a 20 minute hoop fitting consultation and mini lesson to get... Continue Reading →
Temple of Poi recently partnered with Randy Simpson to bring you Rage Cage Sparkle Poi, a newer poi fire effect that is both fun and different looking. Here's a little FAQ to help you get started with Sparkle Poi! What are sparkle poi? Sparkle poi are metal cages with holes that have charcoal in them that are... Continue Reading →
Here's GlitterGirl working her poi-la-hoop practice, where she spins both tools concurrently from her Instagram channel. Clearly, these are works in progress and rough around the edges -- be generous with your watching! 😉 https://www.instagram.com/p/BU5y1Lulloc https://www.instagram.com/p/BVHWnOQFXt3 https://www.instagram.com/p/BVNDIKZFw_N
Temple of Poi recently facilitated the Summer Sparkle Photo Clinic which, unfortunately got shut down. This friday, August 19, we will return to try again at a new location for the Flash In the Night Photo Clinic & Contest. Meanwhile, a few photographers captured photos and entered them in the photo contest. Here they are! Sparkle... Continue Reading →
Photographers and want to be photographers, you are invited to join Bay Area fire dancing artists, GlitterGirl, Nova and The Amazing Zihni for a night of fire dancing photography fun from which we will have the Summer Sparkle Photo contest. About the Photography Clinic In March, we ran the Spring Forward Photography Clinic at the Palace of fine arts and we had... Continue Reading →
When you think about taking up poi dancing, and especially if you're looking to spin fire, the first thought in terms of safety most people seem to have is either about setting themselves on fire or simply how much it hurts to get hit with the poi. Lesser known but perhaps more annoying because of the... Continue Reading →
I recently took some time to answer this question which continues to be asked again and again: What are the best fire fans to get for beginners? Never done it before so I really want to get a pair and dive right in. First and foremost, remember that best is subjective and relative to your goals with... Continue Reading →
Just in time to enjoy for the rest of the summer, we've just created these one of a kind hand dyed silk flag poi. Each pair of flag poi is dyed lightweight silk as part of limited run lot of flags. While the flags have a beautiful and large visual impact, the lightweight nature of the silk... Continue Reading →
Need a costume? See our video below for samples and then contact GlitterGirl to get your one of a kind original as unique as you are. The gates open in less than a month and the man burns in 34 days at the writing of this post. We miss our the incredibly awesome event that... Continue Reading →
Due to some internet challenges here at Temple of Poi HQ, we didn't get this out there in time for the shopping spree that often defines Black Friday. All the same, we'd love to help you support local business owners by offering this fabulous discount special that allows you to give the gift of poi... Continue Reading →
As I've been watching the information flip across my screen defining paths of tools and rotational forces and geometric shapes, I find myself in an interesting series of thoughts around styles of conceptualizing and integrating patterns we learn. While I certainly don't have the time to have read every post that comes across the group,... Continue Reading →
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