GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS®
The GYROTONIC® Method is an innovative approach to mind-body movement. Incorporating a blend of yoga, dance, tai chi, gymnastics and swimming, the GYROTONIC® exercise system emphasizes three dimen-sional flowing movements that work the entire body. The movements are done on specially designed equipment built to integrate the body, creating smooth unrestricted motion. Utilizing a pulley cabled, weight resistance system, the GYROTONIC® methodology creates a flowing rhythm as if you were supported in water. The 360 degree range of motion, in all dimen-sions, helps release stiffness and increase range of motion in the joints while building muscular, tendon and ligament connections. GYROTONIC® movements foster natural body mechanics to awaken the entire nervous system, improve cardiovascular function, stimulate and massage internal organs and open energy pathways. This low impact alternative to tradi-tional exercise can be practiced by everyone regardless of age or fitness level. The work is ideal for the man, woman, senior, athlete or dancer seeking health, fitness, stamina, strength, flexibility and vitality.
GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Benefits:
- Activates and strengthens the core muscles
- Develops strength & flexiblility from head to toe
- Improves posture and alignment
- Enhances balance, stability and coordination
- Decompresses joints creating greater mobility and increased range-of-motion
- Provides a low impact aerobic workout
- Stimulates the circulatory, nervous and lymphatic systems
- Opens and stimulates the energy pathways of the body through the meridian system
- Awakens and rejuvinates neuromuscular connections
- Great for preventing or rehabilitating injuries
- Increases sports performance (especially golf, skiing, tennis and baseball)
- A fun, creative and invigorating workout for total body conditioning
GYROKINESIS® is the core of Juliu Horvaths movement system without the use machines. It requires only a stool and a mat to perform exercises which are fluid and organic, working the spine and body with waves, spirals, arches and curls, and rocking movements. While seated on low stools, participants mobilize the spine through a series of arching, curling, bending, twisting and spiraling movements, re-leasing arms, shoulders, chest. These same movement patterns are expanded in lying and standing postures to release the hip, knee, hamstring, quadriceps and so on, in all possible directions: front, back, right and left, forward and back. The corresponding breathing patterns executed during every movement create a rhythm and flow that are both invigorating and calming. Fluidity is the key. Postures are not held for long periods of time. Instead postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected to re-educate the body to move with grace, relaxation and power. In addition to the overall training of the body, GYROKINESIS® improves metabolism and the functionality of the inner organs, and helps achieve a perfect balance between body, mind and spirit. The exercises can be adapted to meet the needs of anybody type regardless of age and fitness level.