Capped Swoopty-Swoops (AKA opposite CAPs switchbacking with 4-petal antispin/extension)

I’ve been getting requests for something more advanced, so here we’re looking at a pattern that uses several different skills together. It will take several videos to go over all...

Opening into extended whirling from weaves and windmills

Opening into extended whirling is fun. It’s like flying. It’s like having super powers. It’s like… space bending. To do it well takes some practice and patience! Here’s how… Need...

Wall planes, saloon doors, and orbing: Important for lots of poi goodness

Control of your planes is essential to a lot of great poi spinning patters. In this video we look at “Saloon Doors,” an approach to gaining skill through a full...

4×4 fountain plus a special way to turn with the weaves = a beautiful flow!

In this poi lesson we look at how to turn with the weaves high on one side and low on the other, which creates a poi pattern that looks much...

The secret to turning with weaves with controlled planes

Learning to turn with the weaves is one thing, learning to control your planes as you turn is another. Here we look at the secrets of using rhythm to understand...

No-beat windmill, milled 2-beat weaves, and other tips for mastering mills

Mills are split-time same-direction patterns where the poi are crossing front to back of your body. If you want to play with mills with confidence and grace, it helps to...

The Jedi Grip (AKA Palm Grip, AKA Butterfly Knot) and how to use it

Somehow it’s taken me until now to make a video on how I use a single-loop handle, and possibly only because Jar Harman inspired me to do it with his...

Threading the needle behind the body

Learning to thread the needle behidn your body will teach you great control over your planes. This will make all your patterns with opposites and butterflies more beautiful and confident....

Horizontal Flowers and CAPs

Learning to play with inspin and antispin on the horizontal plane will open a whole world of horizontal poi spinning. It’s also a great way to learn flowers and CAPs...