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The Many Benefits of Poi
Poi spinning is becoming more and more popular with both adults and children. Anyone can learn poi with a little dedication and gain the amazing benefits to be had from this ancient Maori hypnotic art form.
As an adult, poi can be a new exciting and challenging experience. As we get older the more we are set in our bodies and brain to repetitive thought patterns and movement, probably without even knowing we are even doing it. Poi can teach you to work with both your hands and open the mind to a new way of thinking. It works on improving your concentration and the rhythmic movement is great for increasing your upper body strength.
Poi Exercise
Poi is a graceful and rhythmical movement. Bringing confidence, co-ordination and understanding of the balance, of body left and right and focusing the mind to concentrate.
With poi each survival stage becomes easier and more definite. It counter-balances each change of reactions, which is characteristic of individual personalities. The process of learning is different for each individual.
Here are some of the 25 body parts benefited through poi dancing!
Brain right side
The right side of the brain processes information in a more holistic less structured manner.
Brain left side
The left side of the brain can recall information, which processed in a factual and logical manner.
Eyes - are the mirrors of the soul.
Nose - learning the breathing pattern of inhaling & exhaling.
Neck - turning and stretching movements can express emotion.
Hands and Fingers - this is probably the most important part of poi. The hands and fingers control the directions and the movements of the poi. Your hands can talk and tell their own tale just as the poi does.
Arms - the extension and direction of arm movement can be used to convey force and intention
Learning poi can bring many benefits beyond the basics of being able to enjoy this ancient tribal art. Poi is extremely good for training both the left and right hand side of the brain and body.
Poi Passion can help those with special needs including dyslexia and ADHD, by improving concentration, brain gym work coordination and much, much more.
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