Posture and Poi-Fu for Poi

Intro

This lesson focuses on developing proper posture and smooth, safe turning techniques, which are foundational for poi practice. You’ll learn how to align your body, engage your core, and pivot effectively to protect your joints and enhance fluid movement.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding the importance of posture in poi practice
• Engaging your core and aligning your spine for stability
• Practicing safe and smooth turning techniques
• Learning how to pivot without putting pressure on your knees
• Incorporating whole-body movement for balance and control

Things to Practice

• Stand tall with your spine gently stretched and core engaged
• Relax your shoulders and roll your shoulder blades gently down your back
• Practice turning side to side, pivoting your feet while keeping your knees safe
• Balance your posture and movement while staying in place
• Warm up by practicing these movements without poi before adding them

Skill Progression

This video strengthens your Foundations, Body Awareness, and Transitions skills. Proper posture and turning techniques are essential for protecting your body and building a strong base for advanced poi movements.

Categories

• Foundations
• Body Awareness
• Transitions
• Movement Safety

Enjoy building these essential habits and feel confident in your progress!