The GYROTONIC® methodology is a movement training/exercise system that demands rotational movements from your body. This makes it unique and an extremely effective form of exercise. As it addresses all parts of the body, you will feel as if you had a "workout" but the difference is that your spine and joints will feel "released."

Gyrotonic exercise can be done on a machine that combines a bench, rotating exercise wheels and a weighted pulley tower, or, on specialized equipment including the Jumping-Stretching Board, GYROTONER®, Archway and Leg Extension Unit. Alternatively, or in conjunction with, you can take the non-equipment form, called GYROKINESIS®. The Gyrotonic group classes use the equipment. You need some experience in Gyrotonic to join a group Cobra Tower class so you are familiar with the basic movements and how to use the equipment.The Gyrokinesis group class just uses a stool and a floor mat and you do not need prior experience to join this class.

The intention in a full workout is to work all the major joints in the body through their full range of motion. Special attention is paid to increase the functional capacity of the spine, resulting in a stronger, yet more flexible body, which is significantly less prone to injuries. 

After a few weeks of training, you will likely feel a pronounced difference in strength, ease, efficiency of movement, and an overall sense of well being.
Initially, the movements may seem complex until you get the hang of them - because we're just not used to twisting our spines - but they need it!

Connecting with your body and  breathing is crucial to getting the most out of Gyrotonic training which means switching off and leaving the pressures of life outside. Establishing this state of active relaxation can be hard, especially when you are concentrating on mastering new body skills and trying to do your best - but the results are well worth it!