Adrienne Ruzic

Teaches: Kaiut Method Yoga, and occasional specialty workshops

About:

Anne Howe

Teaches: Gyrokinesis, Happy Feet, and occasional specialty workshops

I am Certified as a GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Trainer.

The GYROTONIC® Method is an exercise system that employs three-dimensional, rhythmic movements and patterns. By utilizing a multifaceted combination of muscle engagement, it supports spinal movements while mobilizing and articulating the joints. This method strengthens the whole body while dynamically enhancing flexibility, balance, strength and coordination, promoting freer movement and greater self-awareness in how you move through life. Gyrokinesis exercise is done on a stool, mat or standing while Gyrotonic exercise uses specialized equipment to assist the movements while also providing some resistance.

Gyrokinesis class begin seated on stools. We start slowly with flexion and extension of the spine along with arm movements adding the breath - creating a cadence and rhythm. We move on to spinal rotation, then side bending and arm movements plus breath. Following with circular spinal movement or circumduction and finally combining all the spinal motions to create waves. A truly yummy and juicy flowing warm up!

Now that the spine and upper body are warmed up, the legs and abdominals are added into the mix to prime us for the floor work. We shift onto the mat adding stretching and strengthening sequences to continue connecting the lower body and pelvis to the spine and upper body.

As we continue our movement journey through our whole being we finish our class standing, breathing and winding down from our experience of the movements. This class connects all of the elements of our body systems into a journey of flowing movements - we don’t hold postures for lengths of time. You are left with a blissful and meditative state of being.

Gyrokinesis exercise is both a physical workout and a meditative, flowing experience. Focusing on connecting the breath, the movements, and body awareness throughout the class journey helps create that deep sense of flow and relaxation. It’s like a dance for the whole body, but with a strong grounding in functional movement.

GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS® and the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.