life lessons from a poi journey :: Ronan McLoughlin

[@chriskellypoi]

Thank you Flowtoys. Thank you Ronan. Who knows where our art would be without the both of you. Forever grateful.

[@prisnanuengsigkapian6616]

Thank YOU Chris for inspiring so many people!

[@TLMKingMoon]

I started hooping at 46, got my first poi toys at 47 on my bday. I'm moving, lost weight, lost the pain of arthritis because I move and I'm distracted, I've grown spiritual and I'm ready to to share and grow some more

[@MichivanZ]

thanks for this words ronan! i was also shy and felt naked when i dance without pois - dancing with pois give me so many possibles and opened my mind and let me feel the music and rhytms more! i turned my drug addict into a poi addict and i am really happy about it! ❤💫🦋

[@hojojitsu]

I can relate to this, although probably not as deeply as Ronan. When people find out that I juggle/spin poi/whatever, they often assume that I'm doing it so that I can perform for a living. My answer is always the same, "No, I do it because it's fun."

[@drakuneshadar6488]

I think i needed to hear and watch this. I used to spin almost daily and suddenly, i stopped. I was comparing myself to others and thought "well, I'm not that good. Why continue?" but this video made me realize, who cares? Spin like you want. And just spin. If a technique comes to mind, do it! I miss that and i want it back... I wanna get back into my regular spinnings...

[@flowtoys]

So glad you watched this and found it useful. Ronan shares so many nuggets of wisdom that are foundational to a healthy outlook on learning and being. Feel free to share with peops who you think would appreciate it! :)

[@drakuneshadar6488]

flowtoys thankee, i shall ^_^ its fun to watch all the flowtoys videos. They're really inspirational and i always wanna spin after watching the amazing artists featured in them. Thankee very much

[@JPasquariello09]

I first heard this line while watching a Tamed Fire tutorial a few years ago and I always find myself coming back to it when I find myself doing pretty much just what you describe with the whole comparing myself to others and then letting it get me off kilter and it's during times like that when this quote really helps to keep me grounded: "Spin to express, NOT to impress." Ironically enough, when I remind myself to do that I inevitably start performing better and things fall into place so much better when I just try to feel my own flow. Glad you recognize what you want to improve...thats the biggest hurdle and the next step is much easier: just go out and make it happen:) All the best!

[@TheRealJuggaloJoel]

"As a poi spinner you are playing with infinity, so don't worry about what is going on over there. You are right here." That is amazing. I am going to be using this. Thank you Ronan for the inspiration.

[@flowtoys]

Indeed!

[@industrialrevolution2082]

Feelin it in 2023, timeless advice 🔥🖤✅

[@flowtoys]

Likewise! :)

[@DaihyoungKim]

My favorite poi performer ❤

[@stevenjacobs2750]

Still love this

[@flowtoys]

Timeless wisdom :)

[@sexcessproject]

Theres is something special I feel in my heart, because of people around the world loving the same art I do love. One art that turns more interesting more deep as you spend more and more time on it, connecting and developing your mind and body and with people. Thanks Ronan, Thanks flowtoys.

[@flowtoys]

Indeed! Thank you for sharing Victor - we couldn't agree more :)

[@imanamiomni]

Thank you! Just what I needed to hear before I blast off into this new chapter.. :)

[@prisnanuengsigkapian9935]

Have an amazing journey - hope to see you along the way :)

[@tvsneee]

I loved that. thank you for the inspiration.

[@DanielSixl]

Thank you very much for this!

[@indi888]

Where can someone possibly learn from him? Just got into poi also dragon staff but I love poi. It’s been my medicine and brought me to yoga and Qi gong

[@flowtoys]

Ronan is based in Ireland, and used to come to the US, but hasn't since 2020. I believe he occasionally teaches at Vojta's Poi Retreats - they are usually in epic locations. You can find them here: poiretreat.com/ ... happy to hear you found flow, yoga and qigong - all very complimentary practices :)

[@mystik_wyzard]

Thank you so much! Beautiful

[@qtrlb637]

very inspiring. what a wonderful person he is :)

[@elTinez]

awesome man this is like the really old school of poi

[@northshorefire1507]

Love your thoughts on this

[@kaiserinkumzar]

4 months now, no new or updates? what happened

[@kaiserinkumzar]

After I order online, its almost 4months now and my oredr never came, no replies on my emails

[@allidoisspinpoi8181]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TureHolm]

❤️

[@Jadorecettevie]

🙏😍🙏

[@kaiserinkumzar]

@flowtoys, where is my toy

[@flowtoys]

Hi! Sorry you haven't received your poi or email. We do answer all emails within 3 business days - it might have landed in your spam. Can you check please? Or tell me your full name/email and we can search for your message. I searched for Kaiser Illarina, but could not find you in our system. We also ship all orders out within 3 business days, but with covid restrictions there have been delays. Please tell us your email/name or email us at [e-mail] and we will definitely respond to you. Hope your poi are not lost in the mail, but if they are, we will make it right.

[@kaiserinkumzar]

[e-mail]

[@kaiserinkumzar]

@@flowtoys Invoice No. 100109446 and 100109445

[@flowtoys]

@@kaiserinkumzar Thanks! We'll look into it and get back to you via email.

[@TheAmazingZihni]

@Kaiser Ilarina we just sent you a direct email, so you should see it in your inbox/spam folder now :) Looking forward to hearing back!

[@Sabishi_YukiOnna]

i feel this way with my contact staff dancing.