Wanderlust Stratton 2019

Poi-dancing is an ancient movement and performance art with roots in the Polynesian culture. Modern poi-dancing involves swinging tethered weights, and sometimes fire, in various rhythmic, synchronized, geometric patterns.

This Soul Flow Poi™ class weaves the basics of poi with yoga and dance into a soulful movement meditation and playful inquiry of the Self. Harmonizing with our hearts and awakening the sacred, sensual, feminine, in us all, we will let the dance be the teacher of our true nature, honoring the natural cycles and rhythms that are universal to all Life. As a transformative and healing somatic practice, powerfully restoring and re-patterning the nervous system, we will leap gracefully into new, expanded ways of moving, thinking, and being. With each new move, we will ignite sparks of empowered and inspired flow. Come celebrate the fire within as you discover new realms of creative expression and beauty that transforms.

Class Flow:
15 min playful and sensual warm-up with yoga, dance and introduction to poi movements
12 min seated guided meditation, sharing of context (cultural and spiritual), brief chanting
50 min breakdown and practice of choreographed poi-dance sequence
12 min community flow and closing

Poi will be provided.
Class time devoted to lecture: 5-10 minutes