GYROKINESIS® exercises use all the same principles as GYROTONIC® movement, but is free of equipment and in most cases taught in a group class environment. Class starts on a stool where you warm up your spine. You progress onto the floor where you address the hips, back and abs. By the end of class you have completed roughly 100 different movements that leave your body feeling like it just had a full body massage. In the end you may be relaxed but for the duration of class is an intense workout that will make you sweat. You never hold a position for long but work at creating a fluid connection between the postures creating a dance that is invigorating and toning.
Benefits of Gyrokinesis practice:
* Promotes spine and joint articulation and mobilization
* Increases muscular contraction, extension, flexibility, and coordination
* Increases circulation of blood, lymphatic fluids, and energy
* Improves elimination and absorption
* Compliments traditional cardiovascular activity and cross-training
* Provides a mobile workout that can be easily performed while at home, office, or traveling
* Increases body awareness
What takes place in a Gyrokinesis class?
Classes can have a strong sense of community. Deeper personal rewards can be found as the class moves, breathes, and grows together.
Awakening of the Senses
Class traditionally begins seated on a bench. The class prepares the mind and body for the movement ahead with an awakening of the senses through self-massage and simple breathing patterns.
Stool Work
In the seated position, the class moves through a series of fluid movements that mobilize the spine. These movements include arching, curling, bending, twisting and spiraling. The same patterns are expanded upon as the class leaves the benches and proceeds to floor work.
Mat Work
Encompassing a variety of positions including kneeling, seated, and standing, the floor work releases and strengthens the entire body. Focus is on a variety of joint and muscle groups including hips, knees, hamstrings and abdominals. Corresponding breathing patterns stimulate the nervous system, open energy pathways and oxygenate the blood.
