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What is the best way for me to get started at the studio?
We recommend our 'Intro' Special to everyone. The 'Intro' Special gives you three private sessions in either Gyrotonic, or Gyrokinesis for a reduced fee. You can try one private in each type of movement we offer or take three privates in just one of our offered disciplines. It's entirely up to you. This also gives you the opportunity to get to know a few different teachers on our talented staff. The Intro special is also a Pre-requisite for some of our more advanced Group Classes.
What is The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®?
GYROTONIC is a three-dimensional circular system that strengthens the body's core muscles from the inside out. “Gyro” is “Circular” and “Tonic” is a “ healthy tonic for your body”. There is focus on moving from a strong connection to the body's energy centers and then trying to 'free' the body. GYROTONIC develops increased functional strength and flexibilty, while developing coordination, neuromuscular control, and re-shaping the entire body.
Can you do this if you are totally out of shape?
Absolutely! We are skilled at making the basics accessible to everyone and providing the right level of challenge to each of our clients. We have many pieces of equipment and a huge vocabulary of exercises to choose from. It is never to late to start from scratch when it comes to your body's health. Our exercise program is suggested for regular individuals without any specific orthopedic or health problems. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program including ours.
How are GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC ®different?
GYROKINESIS was actually developed before any of the equipment was made. It is a series of movements done on a stool and on a mat that provide a complete stimulation for the entire body. GYROTONIC is what we call the equipment aspect of the system. A typical GYROTONIC session will include some GYROKINESIS exercises (usually done as a warm-up) before progressing on to the equipment for the remainder of the work-out. We often ask our clients to do these GYROKINESIS exercises as their home-work program in between their sessions or to take a weekly GYROKINESIS class so they can fine-tune the movements which make up the basis of the system.
How often should I do this type of exercise?
We recommend 2-3 work-outs per week. However, that could mean coming in to the studio twice a week and then doing a home-work program once a week on your own. It could mean a combination of GYROKINESIS group classes and GYROTONIC private lessons. Or, it could be just private lessons. Or, all group classes. Each persons needs are completely different. What is important is that you participate in the activity a few times per week so your body has a chance to really assimilate the new information you are giving it. Doing anything only once a week gives your body six days to completely forget what is has just begun to learn and leads to a slow rate of progress and therefore more tendency to not stick-with-it.
Are your teachers certified?
Yes. Every one of our talented instructors are certified either in Pilates, Yoga, Dance, GYROTONIC,® or GYROKINESIS®. each gone through and Our GYROTONIC®/GYROKINESIS® Instructors have fully completed their training and are 'Certified' instructors of their systems.
Why should I start with private instruction?
The reason we recommend beginning with either one, two, or three (our Introuctory Package) private sessions is two-fold. First, we need to use your first few sessions as a way for us to evaluate the skills and/or challenges you're coming in with, gain an understanding of what your goals are, and observe how the exercises affect your own individual body as no two bodies will respond exactly the same. Second, we use a variety of teaching methods at the studio including; verbal guidance, imagery, and hands-on cuing. With gentle touch we can help to guide our clients into a better form and sometimes into a place they couldn't find on their own. Obviously, it becomes difficult for our teachers to teach in this way with more than one client at one time, which is why we suggest a few sessions on your own at the beginning- so that you can have the experience of total attention from an instructor and get the guidance and support most beginners really need.
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