Gyrotonic Floor Exercises

The gyrotonic expansion system is a unique holistic approach to movement.

Gyrotonic floor exercises.

Sitting on the floor cross legged raise your arms up and out to the sides so they re in line with your shoulders palms facing the ground. People come out of a gyrotonic class with increased freedom of movement greater strength and more agility. Gyrotonic is a specifically gentle form of exercise. These specially designed mats provide a cushioned platform and have a sturdy low friction surface which allows the mat to stay in place without gripping or bunching during fluid movement transitions.

Using nature as his model and experience as his teacher gyrotonic creator juliu horvath began creating a unique and innovative line of exercise equipment in the early 1980 s. Gyrotonic exercises are adapted to fit anyone s ability from those recovering from injury or living with a disability to elite athletes. Gyrotonic method. Juliu horvath created gyrotonic equipment and exercises after many years of intense study and self exploration.

The gyrokinesis method is a movement method that addresses the entire body opening energy pathways stimulating the nervous system increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic flowing movement sequences. This unique method offers the same benefits also acquired by practicing yoga dance gymnastics swimming and tai chi but is not derived from these exercises modalities. Gyrokinesis mat designed by juliu horvath to support the body in all gyrokinesis floor positions. The gyrotonic method is an original and unique movement method that addresses the entire person by opening energy pathways stimulating the nervous system.

The gyrotonic pulley tower combination unit was the first unit of gyrotonic equipment to be sold to the public. Reach as far as you can to the right then bend forward. With the addition of circular movement rhythm and breath gyrotonic turns these simple forms into complex exercises in coordination equilibrium and focus which serve to greatly increase understanding of how the body moves. Gyrotonic and persistent pain.

These exercises are meant to give you an introduction to gyrotonic and a little taste of the dynamics of the system. In 1991 horvath introduced a line of specialized equipment. It is often difficult finding a form of exercise that allows movement and release of endorphins especially when you are experiencing pain. The gyrotonic tower supports the natural range of motion of joints and allows for functional three dimensional movement.