What is Poi?
Poi, an art that originated amongst the Maori tribe of New Zealand, primarily used to enhance self defence/weaponry skills and which has now evolved as a performing art. As an equipment Poi is a pair of equal weights suspended at the end of a cord and swung around the body to form beautiful patterns. These weights can either be LED sticks/balls or kevlar wicks that can be set on fire or just regular tennis balls.
Where?
H2O Water Sports Complex, Opp.Charni Road Railway Station(W), Mumbai-400004
When?
20th April, Friday
21st April, Saturday
22nd April, Sunday
Timings:
Session – Yoga for Flexibility from 5 pm to 5:30 pm
Poi session from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost for participation:
INR 800 per day for a 2.5 hr workshop
Age:
For day/glow poi the age limit is open from 8 yr old kids to adults
For Fire Poi One has to be over 18 yrs and above
Requirements to conduct the workshops:
Extra Long Soccer socks
Tennis balls in pairs
if you love the beach, if you love to sway to the music, if you love to stay agile, keep your wrists supple, learn better mind body co-ordination... playing poi can be very fulfilling. Its a beautiful art that is extremely captivating.... you can add the adventure streak by spinning the poi lit with fire! So lets get spinning!
