GYROTONIC®

The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® stretches the body while increasing range of motion and developing coordination with minimal effort. GYROTONIC® training uses specifically designed equipment built to assist the body’s free movement with no restrictions, instead enhancing coordination, strength, flexibility and spinal function. The methodology embraces key principles from many varied disciplines including yoga, dance, gymnastics, and tai chi. Each exercise is performed rhythmically with corresponding breathing patterns to create programs ranging from gentle to vigorous.

Unlike most conventional exercise machines where linear or isolated movement patterns are performed creating uncoordinated strength, the patented GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® emphasizes multiple joint articulations without compression, thus strengthening ligaments and each attachment.

The motion patterns are natural, turbulence free and pure with no interruption, creating a bridge between contraction and extension through the rotating movement of the joints, resulting in a balanced support system for the skeleton. The exercises are performed through spherical awareness and circularity of movement, enabling the user to perform under permanent guidance, variable controlled resistance, and real sports simulation with no limitation to speed and impact.

GYROKINESIS®

GYROKINESIS®The first level of GYROKINESIS® is the core of GYROTONIC® methodology. The system works the entire body through seven natural elements of spinal movement: forward, backward, left side, right side, left twist, right twist and circular, as well as all other joint articulation.

This methodology systematically and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating exercises. Movement stimulates the body's internal organs and different corresponding breathing patterns are integrated.

Fluidity is the key. Postures are not held for long periods of time. Instead, postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected through the use of breath, making exercises appear and feel more like a dance than traditional yoga.

The beginner classes start with self-massage and simple breathing patterns to awaken the body. The next focus is on the spine and pelvis. Seated on low stools, the class mobilizes the spine through a series of arching, curling, bending, twisting and spiraling movements. These same movement patterns are expanded to release the hip, knee, hamstring, quadriceps and so on, in all possible directions: front, back, twisting and turning. The corresponding breathing patterns in every movement stimulate the nervous system, open up the energy pathways and oxygenate the blood. The more advanced classes add endurance training to bodies prepared for more strenuous activities. The classes encompass not only sitting but also laying and standing positions

TEACHER TRAINING

Master Trainer and Authorized Pre-Trainer, Elizabeth Holland, is available and open to travel for GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® certification course work, Archway Certification, and Ladder Workshops. She can also provide introductory classes and workshops at your facility to show you the system and what it can do for your body, your clients and your business. Contact Elizabeth @ 702-233-4976  or lvgyrotonic@gmail.com for additional information.

To read more about GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methodology and Juliu Horvath, please visit www.gyrotonic.com.

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