The GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods are the two main branches of the overall system. It’s a movement practice that helps to consciously change old behavior patterns in the body and is designed to restore balance in the whole person. By changing on the level of the nervous system, our bodies are able to achieve permanent improvements in strength, posture, and flexibility.

The focus is on expansion–not just contraction–so the joints have more space, and the body can move more fluidly, with more buoyancy and resilience. The breath underlies every movement promoting optimal function of the nervous system. Energy levels increase as the circular motions and breathing patterns relax stiff joints and tight muscles, and these circular motions aid coordination as you learn to make your major muscle groups function interdependently.

GYROTONIC® uses equipment to take the body beyond its current limitations. Resistance is used in every exercise to create muscular length, functional strength, balance, and coordination.

GYROKINESIS® awakens one’s entire system and brings it into optimal balance while sitting on a chair, a mat, or standing.

BENEFITS

Some of the many benefits include internal and external awareness, strength and balance for complex movements, increased flexibility, and postural integrity. You will notice subtle and profound changes in your body due to opening new pathways that have been stagnant for years. You’ll learn to expand from the tips of your toes to the top of your head, to evenly mobilize and stabilize your spine, and you’ll experience a workout that leaves you feeling energetic and alive as well as calm and grounded.

what to expect

The training is a vibrant, dynamic, and new experience every time and not meant to be routine or rote. Like anything new, it takes time to embody. Try at least three classes and be consistent. It’s a practice that is adaptable to fit anyone’s ability, from the injured to the elite athlete. Classes are tailored specifically around the needs of the people who are attending class. And not to be confused with Pilates, the Gyrotonic movements are much more closely aligned with Yoga.