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History of the GYROTONIC® Equipment with Creator Juliu Horvath
Blog Content Featured Interviews // December 04, 2020
View ArticleHave you ever wondered about the origins of the GYROTONIC® Equipment and how it came to be? The Gyrotonic Media team connected with Juliu over a zoom call to hear his story about the origins of the equipment. Read our highlights below, and watch the full video to hear the story from Juliu. The Sparks […]
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GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Class Options Fit a Variety of Schedules and Budgets
Blog Content Education Featured // August 18, 2022
View ArticleGYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® classes can be found around the world in a variety of capacities that accommodate a spectrum of possibilities and budgets. We’ve highlighted the most common class options below to help you think through what might fit best into your lifestyle. IN-STUDIO – PRIVATES Private classes are one-on-one with client and trainer. […]
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Complementing your Pilates Practice with the GYROTONIC® Method
Blog Content Education Featured Interviews Testimonial Tips for Trainers // February 03, 2023
View Article4 highly-credentialed movement professionals share their experiences What do you get when you sit down to talk about movement with highly credentialed movement professionals, Dawnna Wayburne, Julie Cordier, Miriam Friedrich-Honorio, and Angela Crowley? Inspired is the first word that comes to mind, but we’re not sure that totally captures the experience, the wisdom, and the […]
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Exploring Tongue Placement for Postural Alignment and Stability
Blog Content // Education // May 22, 2024
Introduction Understanding the intricacies of our body and its functions is crucial for Gyrotonic trainers. Dominika Borovansky Gaines, GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer, delves into an often overlooked aspect in her latest article. In “Exploring Tongue Placement for Postural Alignment and Stability,” Dominika sheds light on the profound impact tongue positioning can have on various bodily […]
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Bony Landmarks: Using Bones As a Guide to Observe Movement
Education // April 19, 2024
Introduction Our sincere thanks to Dr. Justine Bernard for creating this enlightening article. Read on as Master Trainer Justine Bernard unveils the fundamental role of bones as navigational tools within the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods. Offering a glimpse into her recent Master Class: Using Bones as a Guide to Observe Movement, she delves into how […]
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Running Reimagined: GYROTONIC® Techniques for Endurance and Agility
Blog Content // Interviews // March 29, 2024
Introduction Chantal Deeble and Robert Meggle have co-authored a GYROTONIC® course specifically tailored for runners, but also beneficial for any trainer whose clients are interested in walking or running. The inspiration for the course came from conversations with Juliu Horvath, creator of the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods, who encouraged Chantal back in 2013 and shared […]
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Adaptation to Aging: Modifying Sequences for Mature Movements
Blog Content // February 28, 2024
Paul Thrussell is a GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® instructor at The Carillon Miami Wellness Resort (formerly Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa). Paul’s classes at The Carillon have been wildly popular, earning him a loyal following among the residents. Paul finds that his students are not only capable but eager to learn. To keep the sessions enjoyable […]
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From Birth to Breath: The GYROTONIC® Method and Postpartum Recovery
Blog Content // November 11, 2023
Pregnancy and motherhood, universal experiences that transcend borders, backgrounds, and challenges, are journeys filled with transformative moments, unique to each individual. The journey is unique for every individual. In this collective exploration, we delve into the postpartum experiences of Gyrotonic trainers and practitioners to gain valuable perspectives on the role The GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods […]
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The GYROTONIC® Method and Neuroplasticity
Blog Content // November 03, 2023
Many thanks to GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer Angela Crowley, who wrote this article and gave her permission for us to share. Introduction Neuroplasticity is an exciting, quickly expanding, and respected field of science and medicine, providing vast new applications to us as somatic therapists. The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is uniquely conducive to positive neuroplastic […]
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Juliu Horvath on the Origins of the Ultima® XS
Blog Content // Education // Interviews // August 01, 2023
INSPIRATION I started on this project about thirty years ago. I had the idea to create the two equipment models [the Pulley Tower Combination Unit and GYROTONER®] together, but I tried, and I didn’t have the skill at that time. So, I tried all kinds of combinations, but nothing was good enough to be commercially […]
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Finding Possibilities: Teacher Training for the GYROKINESIS® Method in a Wheelchair
Blog Content // Interviews // July 19, 2023
Dana Gingras is a renowned choreographer, filmmaker, performer and a specialized GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Master Trainer. She is the Master Trainer for Liz Winklaar, a Gyrokinesis Level 1 Trainer. We asked her to share her experience working with Liz and adapting the material for her training and practice. You can read more about Liz, here. […]
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Awareness and Imagination: The GYROKINESIS® Method from a Wheelchair
Blog Content // Interviews // Testimonial // July 19, 2023
Liz Winkelaar is a Gyrokinesis Trainer, choreographer and dancer. She earned a Master’s degree in Canadian Studies at Carleton University, leading to an interest in Disability Art and Culture and to Propeller Dance. In addition to dancing in Propeller Dance’s company, she has taught outreach workshops for Propeller, assisted with the children’s program, and pioneered […]
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Overcoming Long-Haul Covid through the GYROKINESIS® Method
Blog Content // Testimonial // June 21, 2023
In 2020 we spoke with Master Trainer Miriam Barbosa about her traumatic experience of contracting Covid-19 in the early days of the pandemic. Coupled with pre-existing medical conditions, it was a harrowing time. However, Juliu Horvath, creator of the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods, gave her a specific breathing protocol, to which she attributes much of […]
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