What is "Flow Arts"?
The term "Flow Arts" covers a very broad range and can refer to a series of art forms presented through movement, including body movement, physical movement and the manipulation of inertial motion of props. Flow Arts is both an art form and a spiritual practice. In addition to pursuing skills and creative expression, it pays more attention to physical coordination and rhythm. In the process of manipulating the body or props, sensibility is more important. Many people describe Flow Arts as It is a kind of "dynamic meditation" that helps to concentrate the mind.
We can feel the flow relationship between the body and the props while operating the props, and transform the technique of operating the props into an extension of the body movements. Guide yourself into a "Flow state" by exercising your body and brain continuously. While every artist defines Flow Arts differently, in many cases Flow Arts are uniquely capable of providing a moment of relaxation.
Who is suitable for learning Flow Arts?
Flow Arts emphasizes self-awareness and awareness in the process of operating props. It has no technical requirements. Even the most basic actions can have infinite changes and experiences, which is also the attraction of Flow Arts.
For children and teenagers, Flow Arts is not only a very positive interest, but can also be aware of their own needs in the process of practice and understand the relationship between the two.
For the elderly, there are more foreign studies on Flow Arts and on the physical and mental health of the elderly. Research leader Dr. Kate Riegle van West pointed out that the training of Flow Arts (Poi) has a more positive impact on the physical health and cognitive impairment of the elderly than other wellness activities.
It can be seen that Flow Arts is an art activity suitable for most age groups, and it is also very helpful to their physical and mental health.
How to start learning
Flow Arts?
There are many ways to present Flow Arts, many of which focus on the body. Our website also introduces the popular Flow Arts props in foreign countries. We will feel the movement patterns and find our own body, mind and spirit by operating the props, and the flow properties of different props are also different. Therefore, those who are just learning Flow Arts can start by finding props that suit them.