Poi fu and posture

Poi fu starts with posture that supports repeatable movement and reduces strain on shoulders, knees, and lower back. Nick Woolsey guides you into a tall, gently lengthened spine with a lightly engaged pelvic floor, an open chest, and shoulder blades settling down the back, avoiding crunching or over-tension.

You then apply that alignment to basic turning mechanics, pivoting through both feet and letting the back heel lift so the whole body rotates together. The drill builds safe torque management so your posture stays stable while you change facing and prepare for later poi patterns.