How to Become a GYROTONIC® Trainer
Blog Content Education // April 28, 2025
Are you interested in learning how to become a licensed GYROTONIC® Trainer?
Every Gyrotonic Trainer starts out right where you are—falling in love with the method, session by session. The Teacher Training Program is designed to help you deepen your personal practice while learning how to guide others skillfully.
There are two in-depth teacher training programs available for those interested in teaching the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods. The methods are complementary, and so some people pursue training in one, while others study both. This overview is focused on training to become a Gyrotonic Trainer, but you can also learn about the process to become a Gyrokinesis Trainer on the program overview.
The GYROTONIC® Teacher Training Process
The Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program is open to experienced Gyrotonic students. The program consists of four courses and 60 teaching hours (195 hours in total) that are taken in succession. On average, it takes a student approximately six months to a year to complete the training program.
Courses are offered at many different Gyrotonic Studio locations internationally. With the Teacher Training Course Finder tool, individuals can find dates and locations of upcoming teacher training courses.
You can find more detailed program information and costs on the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program page.
A GYROTONIC® Trainer working with a client
Gyrotonic Classes
The first step toward becoming a Gyrotonic Trainer is to become a Gyrotonic student.
The most skillful Gyrotonic Trainers are those who have spent a lot of time in the studio, taking Gyrotonic classes.
For students who don’t have access to Gyrotonic classes in their area, it is possible to take the Extended Gyrotonic Pre-Training course, which provides an additional three-day introduction to the Gyrotonic Level 1 progression exercises. For this option, students need to contact the Pre-Trainer that they want to work with and ask if they would be willing and able to offer the extra days of review included in the extended option. ,
More often, students spend one or more years taking regular classes with a licensed Gyrotonic Trainer(s) before taking the Pre-Training Course.
Where to take a class? You can search for Gyrotonic studios by location with the Gyrotonic Studio Finder tool. If there are no studios in your area, it may be necessary to travel somewhere to take classes.
Pre-Training Course
After one has spent enough time in Gyrotonic classes with a licensed Gyrotonic Trainer to experience the foundational Gyrotonic level 1 sequences and has gained a basic understanding of the Gyrotonic principles and exercises, they can take the six-day Gyrotonic Pre-Training Course.
The Pre-Training Course is the first of four courses in the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program. Like all Gyrotonic Courses, this course is very experiential. Almost all class time is spent learning and practicing movement sequences. The intention of this course is to prepare students for the Gyrotonic Foundation Course. In this course, students experience a progression of lessons that gradually build the skill and ability required to enter the Gyrotonic Foundation Course. This course needs to be taken between two weeks and three months before the Gyrotonic Foundation Course.
Foundation Course
After successfully completing the Pre-Training Course, students qualify to take the 12-day Gyrotonic Foundation Course. In the Foundation Course, students build on the lessons learned in the Gyrotonic Pre-Training Course and also begin to layer on a new skill- teaching those lessons to others. In the Foundation Course, students learn practical verbal and tactile teaching skills that are unique to the Gyrotonic Method.
Upon successful completion of this course, one is considered a Gyrotonic Apprentice and is granted a license that allows one to teach Gyrotonic classes. At this point, one can begin teaching clients professionally in the role of “Apprentice”. Apprentices are required to teach a minimum of 60 client hours in the 6-12 month Apprenticeship period before they take the Final Certificate Course.
A session during a GYROTONIC® Teacher Training course
Apprenticeship Course
In the six-day Gyrotonic Apprenticeship Course, Apprentices meet with a Gyrotonic Master Trainer to review and refine what they have learned up to that point. New exercises and skills are introduced in this course, and the Master Trainer will assess each student’s progress and readiness to proceed to the Final Certificate Course.
Where to take the Apprenticeship Course? You can search for Foundation Courses by date and location by using the Teacher Training Course Finder tool.
Final Certificate Course
The Gyrotonic Final Certificate Course is the final course in the Level 1 Teacher Training Program. In this course, Gyrotonic Apprentices spend three days with a Gyrotonic Master Trainer, reviewing and refining the exercises and teaching skills they have developed up to that point. New exercises and skills are also introduced. During this course, the Master Trainer assesses each student’s progress and determines if they have developed the skills and abilities required to successfully complete the program. Those Apprentices who successfully complete the course graduate from Gyrotonic Apprentice to Gyrotonic Trainer.
Where to take the course? You can search for Level 1 Teacher Training Program Courses by date and location with the Teacher Training Course Finder.
Continuing Education Courses and Licensing
In order to teach Gyrotonic classes professionally, Gyrotonic Trainers are required to take one CEC Course and renew their Trademark Use License every two years.
CEC Courses are offered internationally and on a myriad of specialized topics. On our website, you can see the complete list of Gyrotonic Specialized Courses.
When you become a GYROTONIC® Trainer, you’re not just learning a system—you’re joining a global community. Our vibrant network of trainers spans over 80 countries. We share ideas, celebrate growth, and support each other through every step of the journey.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to become a GYROTONIC® Trainer, visit our Teacher Training Page.
A student in a GYROTONIC® Level 2 Course
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find a studio to take Gyrotonic classes?
Use the Gyrotonic Studio Finder tool to search for studios by location.
Where do I go to take Gyrotonic Teacher Training Courses?
You can use the Teacher Training Course Finder tool to search for courses.
How long does it take to become a Gyrotonic Apprentice and begin to teach Gyrotonic classes?
Typically, students are ready to teach in the role of Apprentice around 3 months after beginning the teacher training program.
How long does it take to complete the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program and become a fully qualified Gyrotonic Trainer?
Ideally, it takes around 1 year to complete the full program.
How much does the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program cost?
The Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program page lists each course within the training program and the course fee for each.
Please note that these prices do not reflect any studio fees that may be charged separately by the course hosts. Each hosting studio sets their own fees and refund policies. This is a separate fee determined by the hosting studio, which is paid directly to the studio to cover their expenses.
Do I need to take all of the Teacher Training Courses with the same Master Trainer or at the same hosting studio?
No. You can take each of the level 1 training courses with any qualified Teacher Trainer and at any hosting studio. You can choose to take courses at the same studio, or you can choose to take different courses at different studios and with different Teacher Trainers. You are free to choose between hosting studios and Teacher Trainers.
What do I come away with upon completing the Teacher Training Program?
- A skillset that empowers you to teach the Gyrotonic Level 1 exercise sequences to clients.
- A trademark license that allows you to advertise your Gyrotonic teaching services professionally.
- Your own unique Trainer Profile Page on gyrotonic.com where potential clients can find out about you and get verification of your credentials
- Educational resources access, such as Master Classes and an extensive Learning Library. These resources are exclusively available to licensed Trainers
- Access to Gyrotonic CEC Courses
- Membership in the Gyrotonic Trainer Facebook group
What are my responsibilities as a licensed Trainer?
As a licensed Trainer, you’re responsible for taking continuing education courses and renewing your trademark use license every two years. You’re also in charge of managing all aspects of your own business. This includes but is not limited to: all studio management, marketing, media, and advertising of your services.
