GYROKINESIS®
exercises allow one to work on the entire body through seven natural
elements of spinal movement: forward, backward, left side, right side,
left twist, right twist and circular, as well as all other joint
articulation.
This approach systematically and gently works the joints and muscles
through rhythmic and undulating movement. These movements stimulate the
body's internal organs while different corresponding breathing patterns
are integrated along with the movements.
Fluidity is the key. Postures are not held for long periods of time.
Instead, postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected through the
use of breath, making exercises appear and feel more like a dance and
swimming than like traditional yoga.
A typical GYROKINESIS® class begins with participants practicing
self-massage and simple breathing patterns, something Juliu Horvath has
named, "Awakening of the Senses." Then the spine and pelvis are engaged
through simple exercises: while seated on low stools, participants
mobilize the spine through a series of arching, curling, bending,
twisting and spiraling movements. These same movement patterns are
expanded to release the hip, knee, hamstring, quadriceps and so on, in
all possible directions: front, back, twisting and turning. The
corresponding breathing patterns executed during every movement
stimulate the nervous system, open up the energy pathways and oxygenate
the blood. The more advanced classes offer endurance training to
participants prepared for more strenous activities. All GYROKINESIS
classes, from beginner to advanced, encompass not only sitting but also
laying and standing positions.
Those who practice GYROKINESIS® exercises tend to be more relaxed in
their daily lives and can move with increased flexibility and ease |
