Hoop Yourself Happy - Every Tuesday night at Asmi Yoga Studio you can hula hoop yourself happy in Bend.. 7 - 8 PM, $10, all levels of practice welcome. Located at 911 se armour road (behind packit). Hoops are available for use.
Poi classes - Every Wednesday at Namaspa Studio, 1135 NW Galveston, $5 - $10 sliding scale, 7 - 8 PM. Open to all levels of practice. Poi is provided or bring your own.
Upcoming Workshops
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Fire Hoop Playtime!
We had such overwhelmingly good feedback from our last Fire Hoop Workshop, that we decided to host a Fire Hoop Play shop that will be entirely focused on fire hooping, techniques, tricks, lighting, play and performance.
We will all get to burn multiple times and learn some great new fire hooping moves.
Prerequisites - Must have attended our fire hoop workshop or please email to see how you can join too!
When - June. 24th, 7:15 - 8:45 PM
Where - Asmi Yoga Studio 911 se armour road
Cost - $20
All fuel, hoops, safety and everything you need provided. Just bring yourself and a friend!
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Fire Poi Workshops
June 12th & 13th
Want to learn to Spin Fire Poi?
Day 1 - 11am 1:30. We will practice some poi using unlit fire poi to get you used to the weight. You will work on creating a simple choreography that you can then burn on day 2. You will learn about what clothing is ok and how to stay safe.
Day 2 - 7:30 - 9 PM. We will spin for a while repeating the choreography that we learned yesterday. You will learn about fire safety and proper spotting techniques, You will learn about different fuels and proper use. You will learn how to safely use fire poi and then we will all get to light once or more times!
Where -
Asmi Yoga Studio.
Cost -
$50
Pre-registration required
Feedback from recent Fire Hoop Workshop
"Absolutely amazing. Thank you for your time and commitment to teaching hooping to the world. The detail in preparing, safety and ending was excellent."
"Wonderful experience. The information given was explained clearly and all questions were encouraged and answered thoughtfully. Thank you so much. It is beautiful that fire dancing is so attainable." - Robin
"Brandon & Mollie - That was so much fun, informative and thorough. Thanks so much! You clearly and logically laid out all the basic info and more (everything you need to know about equipment and safety). The performance techniques were an awesome added bonus."
"I learned so much in a short period of time. I feel totally prepared to safely pursue fire hooping. Fun and Empowering" - Karly
Part 1 - We will cover some basic hooping while using unlit fire hoops.You will learn what is safe to do with a lit hoop and what is not. You will learn some great performance techniques and how to create a strong presence within the hoop.
Part 2 - In this class you will learn all aspects of fire safety, including; what to
wear, fuel info and MSDS, lighting, extinguishing, precautions and local laws.
Part 3 - Now the fun stuff! We will all get a chance to light up our hoops and
experience the rush of fire hooping. Everyone gets to burn at least once.
Prerequisites - Must be able to hoop proficiently without dropping your hoop.
When - June. 6th, 6 - 9ish
Where - Asmi Yoga Studio 911 se armour road
Cost - $60
Please bring a fire hoop, I will have hoops for sale and a few to borrow if you
don’t have your own.
Tap into core strength, work your edges, and stay present to yourself and others. This workshop will include:
A fun vinyasa sequence focusing on core. Techniques for practicing and assisting handstand, headstand and forearm balance, acrobatic partner yoga including flying, basing and assisting, therapeutic partner yoga infusing elements of Thai massage and traction. Great for people who want to learn inversions and lean how to assist and support others.
You can come alone or bring a friend.
Saturday, May 15, 11 AM - 1:30 PM
$30 pre-register, $35 day of event
Cultivate trust, open communication, playfulness and connection in this two-hour workshop that integrates counter balancing, stacking, and beginner partner acrobatics. We will spend the majority of the time focusing on partner acro with some nice therapeutic flying and thai massage near the end of class.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, and open to all levels of practice. Come by yourself or with a partner. Bring a mat, water, and comfy yoga clothes, and be ready to have some fun.
$20 per person, $35 per couple. Pre-registration is required.
For information , please email: brandon@thespinsterz.com
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Circus Foundations
All classes held at Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston, Bend OR.
Besides the classes listed below, we are also available for private lessons and small classes in: Poi, Hooping, Partner Balance, Juggling, Devil Sticks, Contact Juggling, fire dancing and basic Staff Twirling. In addition to teaching classes and workshops we also do performance, including Fire Dancing. We are available for parties, events, weddings, festivals, etc.
Please send us an email to brandon@thespinsterz.com if you are interested in having us bring some fun to your next event!
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Acrobatic Partner Yoga Level I
Cultivate trust, open communication, playfulness and connection in this two-hour workshop that integrates partner stretching, counter balancing, stacking, and an introduction to partner flying.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, and open to all levels of practice. Come by yourself or with a partner. Bring a mat, water, and comfy yoga clothes, and be ready to have some fun.
Level I
Jan. 9th & 23rd , 3 – 5 PM (two separate workshops)
Acrobatic Partner Yoga Level II
Focus on flying sequences and transitions, partner acrobatics, inversions, and creating a graceful flow with your partner.
This workshop is for people with basic partner acro experience, or completion of Level I workshop. Come by yourself or with a partner. Bring a mat, water, and comfy yoga clothes, and be ready to have some fun.
Level II Jan. 10th & 24th, 1:30 – 3:30 PM (Two separate workshops)
Pre-registration required.
$20/person or $35/couple, sign up for Level I & II and receive $5 off!
To sign up email thespinsterz@gmail.com or call 503-737-7842
Example of Poi Spinning
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Poi Spinning
Wednesday nights, 7 - 8 PM Open to all levels of experience. $5 - $10 sliding scale fee. Drop Ins welcome.
As well as in person training, you will also get an online video tutorial of the things that we covered in class, so that you can continue to practice the skills at home.
held at Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston, Bend OR.
Feedback from classes & workshops
"Thank you for a magical evening and the opportunity to learn and experience fire spinning. The evening was cool but my soul stayed warm & I will carry the feeling with me for a long time. You covered everything thoroughly and professionally." - Alison
"I had a great time! Even with the 17 people it still felt like I got the individual attention I need- What a wonderful experience. Thanks."
"This was the most fun I've had in - I don't know when! Well prepared, well presented, a real confidence builder. Wish I had done it years ago instead of at age 70!" - Luida
"Well done, really appreciate your knowledge and clear presentation."
"This was so fun! I had no idea what it would be like to be in a burning hoop, but it was definitely exhilarating and somehow freeing! Thank you for the experience!" - Wendy
"Simply amazing! Brandon & Mollie, you are the best! Very informative and I truly enjoyed this workshop and fire hooping!"
"Really enjoyed myself, all the info and safety tips were very well explained." - Katherine
We are available for private lessons in; Poi Spinning, Hula Hooping, Partner Acrobatics & Yoga, Juggling, Fire Dance & Stilting. Contact brandon@thespinsterz.com for more info.
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