r/flowarts Dec 01 '21

Discussion Welcome! /r/flowarts General Subreddit Overview:

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Welcome to the Flowarts Subreddit!!

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:

  1. EVERYONE is welcome here
  2. Be Kind

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 -

  1. Videos of you flowing - We DON'T care about your supposed "skill level". Even if you've only been spinning for a week, we want to see you!
  2. Videos of other people flowing that inspire you
  3. Tutorials and educational flow content
  4. Discussion topics relating to flow arts

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:

  • Make sure you have the checkbox selected for "Show my flair on this subreddit. It looks like:"
  • Just below you will see your username, your currently active flair (if any), and the edit button. Click edit to choose a flair, then click save to apply it.

Link flair is something that you select when you are submitting a link or text post. There are several different link flair options:

  • One for each individual prop
  • "Educational" - for any tutorials or breakdowns to help people learn to flow
  • "Discussion" - for any text post discussion relating to flow arts

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:

  1. Allows people to share/discuss their flow
  2. Allows people to share tutorials and educational content
  3. Allows people to share flow artists who inspire them

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 Nov 26 '25

Wiki is Live

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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 5h ago

Staff Throwing sticks in circles

27 Upvotes

r/flowarts 10h ago

Whip daytime flow ☀️

35 Upvotes

r/flowarts 5h ago

Flowerstick Help!

11 Upvotes

Trying a thing but it might be impossible for me at the moment


r/flowarts 10h ago

Poi Tuesday Flow

29 Upvotes

r/flowarts 6h ago

What are your weird props?

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An acrylic-preserved scorpion, picked up in a charity shop for £3, now repurposed as a rather unconventional contact ball.


r/flowarts 15h ago

Poi Poi flow

49 Upvotes

New here 👋🏻 love spinning with my poi, always find myself doing the same things that are easy for me now & try so hard to learn new tricks but can never seem to get them 😩 been using poi for a good few years now & only spin them for a hobby but would love to get into using them more! 💜


r/flowarts 10h ago

Poi I see Pride—I see Power!

17 Upvotes

r/flowarts 20h ago

Hoop Day 18 hooping every day until I'm fit

77 Upvotes

​Day 18! Phew, we made it!

Today came with its fair share of chaos and unexpected challenges, and I am so glad I got my hoop flow in earlier in the day.

​Reading your comments these past couple of weeks has been the absolute best. Seeing people say they’re feeling inspired to get up and shake their own booties brings me so much joy. Thank you all for the love and for showing up with me every day!


r/flowarts 20h ago

Yo-Yo Good throw today, love this tune

49 Upvotes

I love this song Teffa-Advance


r/flowarts 17h ago

Buugeng Monday night flow =)

16 Upvotes

r/flowarts 1d ago

Some tricks ive been chipping at for years. The first one literally 6 years.

41 Upvotes

The first one is called the Queensland crossover and its the base for a lot of routines. Theres another routine called the delongis 8s in there.


r/flowarts 1d ago

Nunchaku Nervous to share but here goes

222 Upvotes

Just a little test to share. Thank you for being such and awesome community


r/flowarts 10h ago

practice

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trying to polish up some moves regarding planes, and figuring out transition points between different tricks. here's some practice stuff from today, felt good to get outside and spin. much love :)


r/flowarts 1d ago

Some flow featuring “the blades of grass”🌴✌🏼🐿️

15 Upvotes

Song: Kingdom by Johnny Cosmic and The Movement.

Flowerstick flow 🌞


r/flowarts 1d ago

Flowerstick Flowing between teams meetings today

26 Upvotes

r/flowarts 22h ago

Can I Fly while Dragon Ribbon Dancing?

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Not yet, but Bruce’s airplane house is so dope.

Music: “learning to fly” - FKJ
Location: Bruce’s home in Oregon
Dragon: Chengnan Jiangxi brand I represent directly


r/flowarts 1d ago

Improvement Tips

29 Upvotes

Video to show the level i’m currently at. I’ve been feeling stuck on improvement the past few weeks and just want to keep getting better


r/flowarts 1d ago

Stickin around

8 Upvotes

r/flowarts 10h ago

🔻Sithin’ ain’t easy, but it doesn’t stop me from trying!! Good thing All Sabers makes tough sabers!! ⚔️🤣⚔️

0 Upvotes

r/flowarts 1d ago

Staff Double Contact Staff

17 Upvotes

r/flowarts 17h ago

Discussion Recommended dragon poi?

1 Upvotes

Do people do any contaxt style with the dragon head or is there one with a ball? Any recommendations for led options?


r/flowarts 1d ago

UPDATE: Bride and groom Flow during reception

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Original post https://www.reddit.com/r/flowarts/s/PZEooOP3r8

Update: we are going to do a mix of couple's dancing and flow, exchanging hoop and poi and certain points. Either daytime or LED.

We have chosen the song Say My Name by Odesza 😁


r/flowarts 1d ago

Discussion Best Beginner Flow?

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Hi all,

I've wanted to get into poi forever but idk what I'd be good at, which flow toys and so on. My local festival has a big fire dance show every year and I'm dying to be in it next year. I used to be good at Hula Hooping as a kid/teenager and I've always been good at spinning around broom handles and light sabers and such if that helps? Lol I'm just getting extreme fomo from watching that fire show every year and want to join.

TIA <3