What is the GYROTONIC® Method?
The Gyrotonic®Method is a distinctive approach to movement that engages the whole body by opening energy pathways, stimulating the lymph, muscular, nervous, and vestibular systems while focusing on proper bone placement.
Benefits of the Gyrotonic® method include:
- Increases vitality
- Corrects of muscle imbalances and poor postural habits
- Hydrates and opens the fascia through active stretching sequences
- Promotes spinal decompression
- Enhances spinal mobility through all motions: arch, curl, spiral, and side bend.
Improves joint mobility and decompression - Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles
- Helps slow the natural aging process by promoting mental and physical regeneration
- Stretches and strengthens the body to increase range of motion
Each Gyrotonic exercise flows seamlessly into the next, allowing joints to move through their natural range without stress or compression. These thoughtfully designed sequences foster balance, efficiency, strength, and flexibility, leading to a greater understanding and awareness of one’s own body through movement, patterns, and function.
The human body is meant to function as a cohesive system, following smooth, spiraling movement patterns. Juliu Horvath, the creator of the Gyrotonic Method, developed specialized equipment that aligns with these natural movements. This adjustable equipment can be customized to accommodate each individual's unique body type and abilities, including variations in height, limb length, and range of motion.
Gyrotonic classes attract a diverse range of participants, from fitness enthusiasts and seniors to skilled athletes and those in rehabilitation. These exercises not only help athletes enhance their performance but also support quicker and more complete recoveries for those healing from injuries.