Private poi lessons are one of the fastest ways to build confidence and improve your skills. Whether you’re new to poi or looking to deepen your flow, a one-on-one session gives you personalized guidance tailored to your goals. Our Certified SpinPoi Instructors are trained to teach poi in an accessible and supportive way, helping you develop confidence while learning new movements at your own pace.
How Private Poi Lessons Work
Booking a lesson is simple. Choose the instructor you’d like to work with below, and send them an email to schedule a time that works for both of you. You can also request a free 15 minute discovery call to see if it’s a good fit. Lessons take place online and are $50 USD per hour.
Sarah (Egypt)
Poi has been a big part of Sarah’s personal journey, and she shares it with a deep understanding of its foundations, technique, and flow principles. Flow is at the heart of Sarah’s teaching approach, where movement is seen as a continuous thread—each pattern naturally leading into the next. Rather than learning tricks in isolation, she helps students understand how to connect them into smooth, effortless flow. She focuses on building strong movement foundations, body awareness, and an understanding of how poi moves through space, which gives students the tools to navigate patterns with intention, clarity, and creativity.
BOOKING: [email protected]
Kay (Canada)
Kay fell in love with poi 30 years ago. After many years of spinning poi as a hobby, Kay began performing and teaching poi. She now works at a circus school where she teaches poi, juggling, and other forms of prop manipulation. Kay focuses on techniques and concepts that help spin the poi with control, which improves overall poi spinning. She also supports learning individual tricks and building strong technical skills. Kay is experienced with group poi spinning, musicality, choreography, and performing, and can show ways of synchronizing poi spinning with a group and with music.
BOOKING: [email protected]
Dori (U.S.A.)
Dori found poi after a long battle with an autoimmune disease that caused muscular and neurological damage. She aims to create an empathetic and psychologically safe movement space where every body, regardless of strength, disability, or any other factor, can find success. Dori brings the principles of problem solving, research and analysis, and iterative improvement from her twenty-year career in software development to her poi teaching. Her preference is to work with beginners, those seeking therapeutic movement, and anyone wanting to go deep into the mechanics and neurological effects of poi.
BOOKING: [email protected]
Advanced Coaching with SpinPoi Founder Dr. Kate
Dr. Kate is the leading global expert in working with poi as a therapeutic tool. A private session with Kate is designed for people who want deeper guidance in working with poi in professional, therapeutic, or research contexts. Sessions are ideal for those who want:
• Support integrating poi into therapy or wellness work
• Mentorship in teaching or facilitation
• Guidance in designing and conducting research on the health benefits of poi
$200 USD per hour.
“Poi has allowed me to openly express my emotions, heal from a number of mental scars, and live a happier life. May SpinPoi continue to be a bright and guiding light for many like minded souls.” – April
“I am 4.5 months into my beautiful poi journey and as the days go by, I feel more grateful for this art which SpinPoi is busy spreading with so much love, kindness and patience. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. – Varsha
“I thoroughly enjoyed the session and how easy it was to follow along on zoom. Being a small business is rewarding and intense all at once and poi certainly helps level this out. When in doubt poi! – Tim
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you’re new to poi, you might enjoy starting with the SpinPoi Beginner Pack. In this easy-to-follow video series you’ll learn the basics of poi and how to connect poi movements into flowing routines to music. Try it risk-free: if you don’t love it, just ask for a full refund within 30 days—no stress, no pressure, no questions asked.
Why Learn Poi?
✔︎ Scientifically proven. A clinical study on the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function showed improvements in grip strength, balance, and attention after just one month of poi practice.
✔︎ Relaxing, natural movement. Vigorous exercise can put the body under excessive stress, and research shows that people with the highest life expectancies aren’t pumping iron or running marathons. Instead, gentle and natural movement such as SpinPoi can help nourish your body with better results and fewer injuries.
✔︎ Flow state. Spinning poi is a fast track to inducing “flow state”, or being in the zone. Research shows that people are their most creative, productive, and happy when they are in a state of flow.
✔︎ Habit forming. SpinPoi doesn’t involve expensive equipment or workout gear, and it can be done any time, anywhere, including from the comfort of your own home. Many students say poi becomes a daily practice that helps them feel more calm, focused, and energized.
FAQ
Can someone who isn’t coordinated learn poi spinning?
Yes! Many students start with no experience, and often feel they are not very coordinated in things like dancing or sports. Absolutely anyone can learn poi as the movements are simple and scalable to your ability level. Private lessons are a great way to learn with personalized guidance.
Do I need my own poi?
Yes, you’ll need a pair of poi for your lesson. If you don’t have any yet, check out our DIY poi making tutorial.
Are online poi lessons effective?
Yes, many people successfully learn poi spinning online through live instruction and practice. All our instructors have experience teaching in an online format, and will be able to give you tailored feedback as you go.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Send an email to [email protected] and we will support you with any further questions.