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Universal Principles of Movement Studio







GYROTONIC®
Juliu Horvath, a principal ballet dancer searching for a way to learn how to move without constant pain and injury, developed a technique to heal himself and others. He invented a progression of exercises known as GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® that work the body in a 3-dimensional way, focusing on joint mobility and facilitating the nervous system.
The Figure-Eight Exercise, performed with the handle units is a rotational exercise that mobilizes  the ribcage and shoulder blade area.


Based on swimming, gymnastics, yoga and other disciplines, these progressions follow the spiraling pathways of the body. Movements are matched with breathwork that encourage flow and range of motion. Repetition and the progression of one exercise into the next provides an  excellent cardiovascular workout.

These exercises can be done using the body’s own weight which is called GYROKINESIS®  or with the weighted Gyrotonic equipment.

Gyrotonic training has many benefits to offer.  The technique focuses on universal principles of movement that translate to any sport, martial art, or daily life activity.

Improved posture, pain-free movement, joint mobility, muscle length, strength, and  flexibility as well as increased energy and a feeling of well-being are just a few of the benefits of Gyrotonic training.

Clients have also expressed more focused and organized thinking following their Gyrotonic workouts.

The Sidewinding Exercise performed with the Gyrotonic handle units works the oblique muscles and waistline.
“Years of learning the Pilates method under the experienced guidance of Cathy Ferrara has enabled me to feel stronger and flexible with an increased sense of well being. And so when Cathy first introduced me to the Gyrotonic discipline, I was surprised at the immediate benefits I felt. Those habitual "kinks" and strains in my shoulders and neck, for example, have disappeared. I highly recommend this work to anyone who is serious about increased vitality, vigor and mind/body awareness. Cathy is an extraordinary teacher, a caring, careful professional who understands and is devoted to her work.”
~ Aviva Blaichman

“When a person comes to study with me, I
listen to what they have to say and assess
their goals and needs.

Keeping that in mind we then have the benefit of both the spring-resistance Pilates equipment  to build core-strength quickly through lengthening and stabilizing the body; as well as having the Gyrotonic tower with its pulley-weights to facilitate joint mobilization and deep stretching and strengthening through wonderful spiraling movements done with all parts of the body.”
~ Cathy                 
“I have been doing Pilates for many years but recently started doing Gyrotonic work, and the help it has given me is enormous. I have a bad knee and have been in pain and not able to walk far or easily. Since doing Gyrotonic sessions, my muscles have built up in a different way. I am in much less pain and often can walk almost normally. It’s very exciting. I love the many different things we do on this machine.”
~ Mary Calder Rower
-Singer

The Legwork Series performed with the tractional pulley-weight on the Gyrotonic tower gives a deep stretch while strengthening the legs and abdominals.
GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp. and are used with their permission.


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