Gyrokinesis: The Best Workout for All-Day Energy

If you've been hearing a lot about Gyrokinesis, that's because
it's versatile exercises and systematic relaxation techniques
allow everyone from those beginning their fitness journey
through highly-trained athletes to increase flexibility, stability,
joint mobility and muscle strength. Gyrokinesis is a new way of
exercising developed by Juliu Horvath. Horvath, a Hungarian
born in Romania, was trained as a ballet dancer and eventually
moved to the United States in the 1960s.  He began developing
his Gyrotonic system during the '70s after an injury to his
achilles tendon brought his dance career to a halt.

Gyrokinesis combines aspects of yoga, gymnastics, dance,
swimming and tai-chi without following any one too closely. It
has been compared to pilates; however, Horvath's system uses
three-dimensional, circular movements with specialized yoga
breathing techniques that cleanse and rejuvenate the entire
body.

Gyrokinesis exercises workout the body through spinal
movements and joint articulation.  The movements are rhythmic
and fluid, designed to mimic the body's natural movements. 
There are seven elements of spinal movement: bending
forward, bending backward, arching left, arching right, left twist,
right twist and circular motion. Unlike pilates and yoga, which
focus on strengthening muscles by holding positions,
Gyrokinesis incorporates fluid movements that resemble dance-
like movements. Through a series of push-pull movements,
connective tissues gain greater flexibility and dexterity.

An important aspect to performing Gyrokinesis exercises is self-
massage and patterned breathing or what Horvath refers to as
an "awakening of the senses." Gyrokinesis not only makes you
stronger physically, but also provides you with the mental
stamina to get through the toughest of days.  Beginning
Gyrokinesis classes typically include an introduction to self-
massage as well as learning patterned breathing techniques
with corresponding movements. Gyrokinesis does not use
machines or other large equipment; all you need is a yoga mat
and you are ready to begin.

The benefits of Gyrokinesis:

    * Improves flexibility and relaxation
    * Increases mobility, balance and coordination
    * Increases blood flow and oxygen throughout the body
    * A renewed sense of vitality and well being
    * Accessible to the super-athlete as well as the physically
disabled

While Horvath currently teaches and certifies instructors in
Florida,there are 873 licensed Gyrotonic studios worldwide, with
532 located in the United States.