“My equipment is very important because its guides you… it gives you assistance… but you the mover command the feeling… you have to do the work. “ Juliu Horvath (creator) The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® utilizes custom designed equipment to facilitate complete freedom of movement in all planes of motion. The main piece of equipment is a pulley tower that is equipped with weights. The weights provide resistance to develop strength and allow assistance when difficult. It is fully adjustable and can meet the needs of many people with varying body types and levels of strength and flexibility. The exercise sequences are put together through a series of multiple progressions allowing students to dynamically stretch and strengthen muscles. ​ These sequences are composed of spiraling, circular movements, which flow together in rhythmic repetitions with corresponding breathing patterns. Each movement flows into the next, allowing the joints to move through a natural range of motion without jarring or compression. These carefully crafted sequences create balance, efficiency, strength, and flexibility. ​ The GYROTONIC® methodology also has many pieces of specialized equipment that adds to the diversity of the method implementing the needs of each individual. The studio is equipped with the Leg Extension Unit, the Jumping Stretch Board, and the Archway. These assist in activating muscles in the natural movement patterns of the body while creating awareness through specific and challenging progressions of continuous movement.

“The movement is not separated from the breathing." Juliu Horvath (creator) GYROKINESIS® exercises are performed while sitting, standing, and lying on the floor. There is not any equipment used. Students learn to move through space while creating their own length and resistance in their bodies. This allows students to work on the entire body through 7 natural elements of spinal movement and joint articulation. This approach systematically works the joints and muscles through consistent rhythmic and undulating movements. ​ Classes are designed to challenge the body through coordination and balance. Each class has a focus depending on the students present and their needs and goals. Modifications can be made for all exercises.

Please wear whatever you are the most comfortable in. You will want to have clothing that does not restrict movement, such as yoga pants or sweatpants. If you choose to wear shorts we encourage them to be tight or to have a tight layer underneath for modesty’s sake. (There are movements that involve your legs in the air.) T-shirts & tank tops are great for the upper body. Every person is different, so to acclimate yourself to the environment layers are encouraged. These will not only allow your body comfort prior and into the workout, but also maintain a protective cool down after your session.

We have filtered hot and cold water available to you at the studio. If you choose to refill your water bottle we simply ask that you avoid touching the spigot to maintain a sanitary environment for all. Towels are available for use during your session but we ask that you bring your own if possible. If you come more than once a week we may ask you to label your towel and set it aside in a cubbie for your next visit. After your session there is a hamper for you to put anything you used in the studio that needs to be laundered.

The studio has a changing room available to you upon your arrival. Please bring all of your belongings out afterward and place them in the baskets provided. This way your personal things are secure and in your eyesight. This will also allow the next person arriving the ability to use the room. There is a restroom in the hallway.