I'm new and I don't know anyone. Won't I feel like an outsider?
I'm haven't taken any classes yet but I'm interested in the community. Is that okay?
How can I meet community members?
I've played with other fire artists and noticed a lot of ego elsewhere, but heard you guys aren't like that. Why is that?

I don't know anyone. Won't I feel like an outsider?

Starting in anything new can often be both exciting and intimidating, often leaving people who are new to the experience feeling one step behind or on the fringes. Temple of Poi artists gather for fun, friendship and fire and are generally present to the challenges of being new to the community, as the Temple of Poi community itself is constantly in flux. The community as a whole is inclusive, welcoming, friendly and the artists are very willing to share their knowledge as much as is reasonable.

I'm haven't taken any classes yet but I'm interested in the community. Is that okay?

Yes! Temple of Poi is both a community and a school. People are welcome to participate in community events only, classes only and both as they feel comfortable. If you are participating with the community and incorporate the Flowology Mindset(tm) in your practice, you will fit right into community events, regardless of what classes you may or may not have taken.

How can I meet community members?

The best way to meet community members outside of classes is to attend some of the Bay Area practices.

I've played with other fire artists and noticed a lot of ego elsewhere, but heard you guys aren't like that. Why is that?

When GlitterGirl established the Temple of Poi in 2003, it was because she longed to play with people who were accepting and less driven by ego. This was a tremendous factor in developing the tenants of the Flowology Mindset(TM) which invites all students to leave their judgment behind -- of themselves as well of others. Rather than focusing on "good" and "bad", Temple of Poi artists focus on their own progress which dramatically reduces the potential for judging other artists.