Whether you want to improve your strength and flexibility, reduce stress, prevent injury, or just have a good time, consider SpinPoi a fun and relaxing way to elevate your wellbeing. Book your one-on-one SpinPoi session with Founder and CEO Dr. Kate Riegle van West today.
What People Are Saying
“My first poi were delivered last Friday! I’m working on your figure 8’s and chasing the sun. I’m awkward and clunky but I am doing it and I am having fun! Your teaching style, technique, and energy are incredible. Thank you so much for the gift of poi. You are a big part of my poi journey and always will be.” – Charles
“I am 4.5 months into my beautiful poi journey and as the days go by, I feel more grateful for this art which Kate is busy spreading with so much love, kindness and patience. She has such an inspiring personality. We need more people like her in our world. – Varsha
“Poi has allowed me to openly express my emotions, heal from a number of mental scars, and live a happier life. I am amazed by Kate’s hard work, intense effort, graceful movement, articulate language, and deep passion. May she continue to be a bright and guiding light for many like minded souls.” – April
Book Your Private SpinPoi Session With Dr. Kate
With over 20 years of experience teaching poi to people of all ages and abilities, Dr. Kate will guide you in a one of a kind poi session tailored to your needs. Book your 1-hour session today.
Why Does SpinPoi Work?
✔︎ 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. In addition, poi practitioners across the globe are feeling less stressed, less depressed, more coordinated, and a greater sense of purpose.
✔︎ 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. The movements we evolved for are the ones that best optimize our health.
✔︎ 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. This makes it easy for SpinPoi to become a good habit, and good health habits are what we need! If you didn’t change the oil in your car as frequently as suggested, your car would probably stop working efficiently. Your body and mind are no different.
Get To Know Dr. Kate Riegle van West
Dr. Kate is the leading global exponent in working
with poi as a therapeutic tool. Kate is passionate about supporting people in improving their wellbeing, and conducted the first study in the world to scientifically investigate the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function. After the completion of her PhD in the health benefits of poi, she went on to establish SpinPoi and to train people across the globe in how to work with poi to improve health. Kate was awarded the Future Leader Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand and has been featured across international media including BBC World News, ABC News, TVNZ, Radio New Zealand, and Maori Television. In 2021 she was named as one of the University of Auckland’s Top 40 Under 40 inspiring alumni.
Interested in a group workshop? Request a quote today.
We would love to work with you and your community to host a custom group session. This could be anything from a short introduction to poi session to a full seminar. Please fill out the form below with what you have in mind and we will be in touch within 3 working days.