Gyrotonic is a low-impact expansion system that can be practiced by everyone regardless of age or fitness capability. Whether you are an advanced athlete, a beginner student or recovering from an injury, Gyrotonic increases flexibility and range of motion dramatically while at the same time toning and strengthening the body. A difference is felt immediately as one begins the low-impact Gyrotonic warm-up starting with gentle undulation of the spine.
Gyrotonic exercise is not linear, but is in fact multi-dimensional, as it smoothly reverts back and forth from contraction to expansion. This procedure releases joints and ligaments from muscular constriction while strengthening surrounding tissue. In conjunction with the exercise procedure, a special method of harmonized breathing aligned with fluid movement takes the body through a complete and full range of motion.
Developed by Juliu Horvath, a former dancer and Yogi, Gyrotonic incorporates key movements taken from ballet, yoga, swimming and gymnastics. Using graceful circular movements together with gentle resistance, the continuous rhythmic movement elongates the spine and rejuvenates the spirit bringing the entire body and mind into balance. These unique and innovative exercises are performed on the specially designed equipment called the Gyrotonic Expansion System.
Gyrotonic Instructor & Personal Trainer at Gyrotonic Manhattan:
Kathryn Weisbeck has been an active member of the fitness community for over 10 years in a variety of capacities. Kathryn has studied aerobic group fitness, personal training, pilates and went through a prenatal and postnatal certification program designed by Anne Martens of Bella Bellies Studio including the findings of Julie Tupler and Postpardom Doula care. She has been a dancer for over 20 years studying ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, character, hip hop, modern... the list continues to grow!
Perhaps Kathryn is familiar to you. She has appeared on NBC's ER, Law and Order and in the film 27 Dresses - and her film and television credits continue to grow. Kathryn graduated in 2003 with a BA in Dance and a BA in Theatre from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Through her dance training she began practicing pilates and yoga and soon started teaching. In 2006 she moved to New York and with all her knowledge and experience chose to certify in Gyrotonic. She has been training clients at Bella Bellies Studio as well as Gyrotonic Manhattan. Kathryn is back and forth between NY and LA teaching also at Gyrotonic LA in Santa Monica. Kathryn is a very talented teacher, setting her clients up for challenging success. She enjoys sharing her love for movement with others helping them feel good inside and out!
Check out Bella Bellies Studio, Gyrotonic Manhattan and Gyrotonic LA for more information.
