Gyrotonic Mat Exercises

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.

Gyrotonic mat exercises.

Gyrotonic is a progressive body conditioning system created by juliu horvath which employs key principles of swimming ballet gymnastics qi gong and yoga to work the body in a circular integrated manner. Dingmans ferry pa 18328 t. At first gyro was practiced seated on a chair or mat without any equipment and called gyrokinesis then. Extension flexion side bend rotation spiral lateral glide.

Gyrotonic international headquarters 134 dingmans ct. Six years ago young discovered gyrotonics a hybrid of dance pilates and yoga that focuses on movement of the spine and alignment both key to preventing injury. Both gyrotonic and gyrokinesis exercise sequences are composed of spiraling circular movements which flow together seamlessly in rhythmic repetitions with corresponding breathing patterns. Gyrotonic exercise is a training method that s pretty similar to yoga and pilates because of its mind body properties and emphasis on breathing.

Gyrotonic exercises are performed on custom designed gyrotonic equipment whereas gyrokinesis exercises are performed on a mat and chair. In coordination equilibrium. Gyrotonic is a unique workout that combines yoga pilates tai chi and swimming. There is even a mat version of the practice known as gyrokinesis which excludes the use of equipment.

Gyrotonic international headquarters 134 dingmans ct. Gyrokinesis mat designed by juliu horvath to support the body in all gyrokinesis floor positions. Like gyrotonic training the gyrokinesis method allows one to work on the entire body through six natural elements of spinal movement. Gyrokinesis exercise systematically and gently works the joints and muscles with fluid movements and is practiced sitting on a stool and on a mat.