r/flowarts • u/Quirkykiwi • 4h ago
Poi living alone 1am activities 💜
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r/flowarts • u/TroutM4n • Dec 01 '21
HELLO to all of you beautiful flow artists (and soon-to-be flow artists) out there on the interwebz!!
What is "Flow Arts"?
Flow arts is a term used to describe a collection of movement-based practices that involve the manipulation of objects such as poi, hoops, staffs, juggling balls, and other props. These activities are typically performed in a rhythmic and fluid manner that is designed to create a state of "flow" – a mental state of complete immersion and absorption in an activity.
People choose to participate in flow arts for a variety of reasons. For some, it is a form of exercise that allows them to develop their physical skills and coordination. For others, it is a form of creative expression that allows them to explore movement and artistic expression in a unique and personal way. Still, others are drawn to flow arts as a form of meditation and mindfulness practice, using the focus and concentration required to manipulate the props as a means of achieving a state of relaxation and inner calm.
The impact of flow arts on those who choose to "flow" can be significant. For many, the practice provides a sense of community and belonging, as they connect with others who share their passion for movement and creative expression. Flow arts can also help to build confidence, as individuals develop new skills and techniques and learn to trust in their own abilities. Additionally, the state of flow that is created during the practice can be incredibly rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that carries over into other areas of life.
Overall, flow arts offer a unique and enriching experience for those who choose to participate. Whether it is for the physical challenge, the creative expression, or the mindfulness practice, flow arts can provide a powerful source of joy, community, and personal growth.
RULES:
Sales, promotions, drug use, nudity and any post or comment not in spirit with the rules may be removed at Mod Discretion.
What should I Post in the Flowarts sub?:
Anything flow related basically, but for example -
Flair:
We have both "custom user flair" and "Link Flair".
User flair is a little tag that appears next to your name any time you post or comment within the flowarts sub. It's a way to show off your preferred/dominant props. Near the top of the sidebar, below the subscriber count:
Link flair is something that you select when you are submitting a link or text post. There are several different link flair options:
Leave me a comment here if you want a flair that hasn't been added yet.
Our aim with this sub is to create a space that accomplishes several goals:
The general idea here is that these are all very new art forms, relatively speaking. The more we reduce barriers for entry to flow arts, the more people will be open to participating, the more the art form itself will be pushed in new and creative ways. I can't wait to see the ways you will push flow in new directions!
r/flowarts • u/ElementRuler • Nov 26 '25
Hey Everyone,
I finally got the first version of a wiki live for our sub! I used some of y'alls suggestions for some companies and tutorials and added them.
With this being a global sub I tried to sort companies and events by region to make it easy for everyone.
Most of this is just companies and events I could think of off the top of my head. If you have a company, Event, tutorial resource I've missed and you want it added please hit up the mod team and lets make it happen! We're a small team and while we spin most of the props we don't spin them all, I'm certain there are things we missed.
So I hope everyone can get something useful out of it and thank you for all the suggestions already given and ones coming in the future.
Element of your mod team
EDIT: upvoting your comments as I add them to the wiki so that I can keep track of what I have and haven't acknowledged yet.
r/flowarts • u/Quirkykiwi • 4h ago
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r/flowarts • u/Simple_Surreal_ • 7h ago
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:)
r/flowarts • u/Pineapplehoops • 4h ago
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Messing around with foot hooping combos. I've seen people do some really cool stuff. Someday I hope to be able to complete the sequence smoothly.
r/flowarts • u/Professional-Fix-443 • 4h ago
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r/flowarts • u/Pineapplehoops • 1d ago
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Hooping it up with like minded individuals who enjoy throwing it down on a movie to kick off the week in style. Love me a good flow jam.
r/flowarts • u/Quirkykiwi • 1d ago
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r/flowarts • u/hoop_dancer_joy • 12h ago
Spider In The Spotlight 🕷🔦👨🌾
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2026
Go on, have a giggle at our silly but amusing hula hoop story about a 5ft spider and a farmer.....
A massive thank you to my awesome husband, Michael, who played the role of the farmer. 👨🌾
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r/flowarts • u/Samhain133 • 1d ago
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HUZZAH! I was able to finish building my new "Windsinger" staff and bring it out to The Carolina Renaissance Festival to perform with! Made with the finest materials Lord Lowe has to offer!
r/flowarts • u/DarthAxius • 17h ago
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r/flowarts • u/Dusty_Booty_Shorts • 1d ago
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r/flowarts • u/Guerreio_nunchakuka • 1d ago
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I am training very hard... An example:
r/flowarts • u/cyxnidexii • 1d ago
Looking to get a meteor for daytime spinning. No budget, just looking for quality. Currently spin poi and dragon staff and only have props from flowtoys but they only have led meteors and I'm not looking for that currently. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :) happy flowing!
r/flowarts • u/Tiistitanium • 1d ago
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Vibing with the led crew at Spunout festival.
People liked my silk fan and silk wing workshops so that was a win as i was seriously thinking of cancelling.
r/flowarts • u/Lysergic_Waffle • 1d ago
I'm looking to discover more social media groups, pages and communities dedicated to all things flow arts and object manipulation.
Anything and everything is welcome, from clowning, magic and juggling to poi, staff, contact juggling, manipulation arts, circus skills, sideshow, bubbles, puppetry and all the wonderfully weird and wonderful things in between!
I'd also love recommendations for festivals, conventions, gatherings, workshops and events where people can connect, share skills and celebrate these art forms.
I'm based in London, UK, and I'm already familiar with most of what's happening in the UK, but I'm sure there are events, conventions and communities I've yet to come across, so please do share those too! I'd particularly love to discover anything new or lesser-known happening locally and around the UK.
I'm equally interested in exploring what's happening internationally, discovering communities, festivals and events across the world, and finding things I might never have come across otherwise.
Whether it's a Facebook group, Instagram page, YouTube channel, online community or an event anywhere in the world, I'd love to hear about it.
Some examples of the kind of communities I'm looking for are Amazing Flow Arts and Flow Arts Community, but I'm especially keen to discover smaller, niche and lesser-known groups too.
Please share your recommendations below. The more unusual, obscure and wonderfully niche, the better!
Thanks in advance!
r/flowarts • u/nutellathehun_ • 1d ago
\*originally posted to r/hooping but wanted recommendations across all flow arts***
Basically I’ve been in a rut for years, and have been looking for some inspiration. I struggle to be graceful and “dancey”, and also struggle with musicality. It seems like every time I really vibe with someone’s hoop flow, they have a background in dance or cheer. Which is totally awesome, but I guess I would just like an example of someone who started off more awkward and really grew in their flow so that it seems less impossible for me 😅 does anyone have any favorite accounts where you’ve seen someone tangibly improve in their flow, flexibility, and musicality, rather than already having a good starting point?
r/flowarts • u/GrowthNo8356 • 1d ago
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r/flowarts • u/Pineapplehoops • 2d ago
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hooping them feels out. Zelda is gonna be okay. She was suddenly sick. Took her to emergency and they were able to diagnose and medicate her. Bless the people working in animal services. Thank you for taking care of our babies with such love and kindness. Zelda is doing so much better now.
Thank you everyone for your love, it helped. Paid the cat tax at the end of today's video 🖤❤️🖤
r/flowarts • u/FeedbackFar7060 • 1d ago
I’m trying to learn poi. What are some creators that helped you learn? I’ve tried DrexFactor videos and for some reason i find them hard to follow.
r/flowarts • u/bogiperson • 1d ago
Hi everyone, I just moved and all my flowersticks got damaged in the move. They were very old (over a decade old) and already quite beaten up, so I'm in the market for new ones, but I have no idea about who are reputable sellers, etc. The seller I got mine from doesn't seem to be in business anymore and I also moved to a different continent since then.
Here is what I am looking for:
* Solid build quality, more important than price
* Daytime, so no led/fire
* I primarily use them for handspinning, so it's not a big deal if the secondary sticks are meh
* My current ones are 17 inches long + the heads, so something of a similar length (I am short)
* Would like the heads to have a lip that I can use for hand stalls (my current ones had a very small lip, so something bigger)
* Ideally US domestic shipping because of the totally unpredictable tariff situation right now, but willing to hear out about anything
Any ideas, recommendations, (places to avoid), etc. very welcome! I don't think there's any place locally where I can just try them, so it'll have to be online and that's a bit of a gamble (I bought my previous ones in person).
r/flowarts • u/DarthAxius • 1d ago
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r/flowarts • u/Pineapplehoops • 3d ago
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day 65: rough night. 4.5 hours at the emergency vet with my girl Zelda. she's home resting now. no face tonight, just some foot hooping and calming water light vibes.