November 4th and 10-12th
poiretreat.com in collaboration with mama difé
Flow comes to Mauritius!
Two events: Full day poi workshop on Nov 4th and Mini-retreat on Nov 10-12.
The aim of these events is to share the knowledge and art of flowing, and tapping into meditative states, with or without fire, using flow props, such as poi, to propagate and pass on the healing benefits of ‘flow state’.
“Flow state describes a feeling where, under the right conditions, you become fully immersed in whatever you are doing.
The focus that, once it becomes intense, leads to a sense of clarity: you know exactly what you want to do from one moment to the other; you get immediate feedback, it’s like a dance with yourself.”
With this event, we’re also hoping to enforce the local fire community and support its growth.
Full day with poi on a (shaded) beach! Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels but we will accommodate all levels. Together we’ll explore the most important fundamentals of poi spinning, program our minds to work in a circular framework, and teach our body how to follow the kinetic energy of poi so that we feel connected, within the flow.
If you need to borrow poi, there will be poi to borrow (and also for purchase)
This is the tentative schedule:
| 10:00 Meet & greet, welcome drink |
| 10:30 – 12:30 Introduction to the Poi Movement and other topics |
| 12:30 – 14:30 Lunch Break |
| 14:30 – 16:30 More Poi |
| 5:00 – 6:30 Jam / individual learning |
| 6:30 onwards: Sunset Fire & LED Jam (starts with a quick Fire Safety workshop) |
3750MUR in pre-sale till 1st Nov, then 4000MUR last-minute tickets from 1st to 4th (including the day of the workshop in cash)
Included in price: Welcome drink, lunch and afternoon tea/coffee & snacks
You can pay by MCB Juice app!
Send to Varsha’s mobile: 57845516 OR -MCB account 000444476997
This goes to Varsha who’s the main organiser, and she is the one to ask any questions you may have.
The first (mini) retreat in Mauritius! We’ll spend 3 days together, playing, learning, and sharing our passion for movement and flow arts, at the unique space the Green Village, in Le Morne – close to the sea, yet isolated in nature.
This 3-day event will provide more workshops than just poi – our other international artist guest, Melissa Richardson will teach fans and palm torches, we’ll do morning yoga led by Mama Difé, and Vojta will also share some staff spinning skills.
Fans and staffs will be provided, but we have a limited amount, if you can bring yours, please bring yours!
Evenings will be dedicated to fire spinning (fuel provided). We’ll talk about the safety of spinning with fire, and we’ll be happy to assist you with your first burn 🙂 If you don’t have fire props, we will lend you some.
On Saturday (which happens to be the day of the Divali celebration), you will also witness a show held by the instructors and Mama difé! After that, we’ll enjoy a small party with fire jam and DJs.
The venue & accommodation
The eco village Green village will be this retreat’s home! https://thegreenvillagemu.com/
Camping is free in the Green Village for the retreat participants! If people arrive from far and cannot bring a tent, there are a few already standing that you can use. Please, let Varsha know (see below)
The price is 7600MUR (160€) until 7th Nov, then 8000MUR (also in cash at the spot)
It includes all meals, workshops, the show, jams & fuel, and camping at the Green Village.
Tickets to be purchased by credit card will be made available soon! For now:
You can pay by MCB Juice app!
Send to Varsha’s mobile: 57845516 OR -MCB account 000444476997
if you have any questions, Varsha will be happy to assist you and she can be reached at +230 57845516 or
Tentative schedule
| 13:00 | Lunch & introduction |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Poi |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Staff spinning / Fans (choose one) |
| 18:00 | Jam |
| 19:30 | Dinner |
| 20:30 | Fire & LED Jam |
| 7:30 – 9:00 | Yoga / meditation |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | Poi & Movement |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | FREE TIME |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Staff / Fans |
| 17:30 – 19:00 | Jam / skill share |
| 19:30 | Show (& dinner) |
| 20:30 | Fire & led jam (Divali Night) |
| 7:300 – 9:00 | Yoga / meditation |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | breakfast |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | Poi & Movement |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 16:00 | FREE TIME |
| 16:00 | Recap & Jam session on the beach |
| 18:00 | Sunset Fire videoshoot & jam |
The daily poi classes
During the poi classes we will be focussing on:
Mr. Poi Prof Stolbenko is a Czech poioneer who excels at combining tech tricks with dance and acrobatics. With a style and approach all his own, he has created innovative new poi techniques. With a style and approach all his own, he has created innovative new poi techniques that enriched the poi world.
Despite being famous for his poi spinning, Vojta also excels in spinning other props too. He’s been a professional fire performer for over 10 years now and is frequently performing with many high-level artistic companies and groups at various events worldwide. Nowadays he mainly works with his ex-Cirque du Soleil colleague Srikanta Barefoot and the company Fusion Arts, as well as the French companies Supercho, Mandalights, and Cercle de Feu. You can also often see him on stage with Phoenix Fire Dancers, or his Czech co-performers Tom Hora and Kri stina Zebrova.
Vojta has shared his poi enthusiasm all over the globe and has taught many in his workshops and retreats worldwide. He’s filmed many popular inspirational poi videos (thanks to being a professional videographer, besides poi), including the world’s most-watched poi video “The Future Is Now”. In 2020 (with the arrival of Covid) he got fully into creating poi tutorials that also gained a lot of popularity. On his Patreon channel, you’ll find almost 100 poi tutorials. Check out Vojta’s videos and personal website to learn more about this talented artist. Just click on the icons below.
