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GYROTONIC®

Based on movements from Kundalini yoga, swimming, dance, gymnastics, and tai chi, GYROTONIC® methodology is a system comprised of fluid, rhythmic movements, and specific breath patterning. The spiraling, expansive movements both strengthen and mobilize the spine and all of the joints, stimulate the nervous system, strengthen and lengthen the muscles, and release tension from the body, as well as providing cardiovascular stimulation. GYROTONIC® movements develop overall fitness and promotes good health, as well as creating a longer, leaner, toned appearance. You'll get strong, toned, and gain greater mobility, without getting bulky. If you've explored movement through yoga or pilates training you'll find GYROTONIC® exercises are a great next step in developing greater body awareness and physical ability. If you're new to body-mind training GYROTONIC® lessons can also be a great place to start your exploration. GYROTONIC® training can be made appropriate for any fitness level. Even those who have had neck and back pain with other exercise can benefit from the specialized “therapeutic applications” work.

 GYROKINESIS®

This system, derived from what was originally called “Yoga for Dancers” and from which the GYROTONIC® work evolved, is a great way to realize all the benefits of the GYROTONIC® work, but without equipment and in a group setting. In GYROKINESIS® classes offering fluid, rhythmic, spiraling movements are done seated on stools, standing, and on the floor. The work can be adapted to just about any fitness level. This system is great for people who travel, or who are looking for a program they can practice at home, since all you need is a chair and a mat or soft floor and it can be done anywhere. We advise taking a few private GYROTONIC® or GYROKINESIS® sessions before going into the GYROKINESIS® classes, as this work is very different from what you may have done before and it's good to have an understanding of some basic concepts before jumping into the group class. The effects this work has on the body can be very profound, so we hope you'll give it a try for several classes. It will change the way you think about your body!

GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and is used with their permission.