Gyrotonic

BENEFITS:  Increases flexibility, range of motion and strength.  Heightens energy and awareness of alignment.  Strengthens immune system and reduces stress.

Created by Juliu Horvath, the Gyrotonic Expansion System (GXS) incorporates the movements of yoga, gymnastics, swimming and dance.  As a former dancer, Horvath sustained numerous injuries thus launching him into a search for a modality of movement and exercise that would revitalize and invigorate his body.  The Gyrotonic Expansion System stems from 3 dimensional, undulatory, spiraling motion.  From his study and observation of the natural, organic movement of animals and infants, Horvath’s GXS allows the practitioner to tap into his or her innate, inherent motion patterns and move freely.  This motion is initiated from the pelvis, creating space between the vertebrae and alleviating the spine of daily compression.  The skeletal system becomes balanced and grows stronger.  These movement patterns constantly utilize concentric and eccentric contractions, as both agonist and antagonist muscle groups are worked and evenly distributed.  Gyrotonic demands exertion and concentration from all parts of the body, as this is an incredibly integrated system of movement and exercise. 

The Mala Motion client will enjoy a well-proportioned body less prone to injuries through increasing the functional capacity of the spine.  Heightened flexibility, strength and power also result from the use of the Gyrotonic equipment.*****  The dials, pulleys and free weights allow for limitless resistance and range of motion, as breath is coordinated with all movement.  Dependent upon our client’s needs, the emphasis of breath will reside in different areas of the pelvis and spine.  For example, if additional thoracic stretch (middle back) is a goal, an inhalation is paired with a rounding of the spine and a concentric contraction.  Whereas, an eccentric contraction (lengthening of the spine) and light weight resistance are matched with an exhalation when stronger abdominal muscles and a controlled center are desired.

Gyrotonic is designed for anyone.  Whether young, old, couch potato or elite athlete, GXS will guide the practitioner to an enhanced physical life.  This full body system is wonderful for increasing one’s golf swing, tennis serve, swimming stroke, dance technique or understanding of yoga poses, to name just a few.  Gyrotonic gives the MalaMotion client additional ease, body awareness and performance virtuosity throughout all movement and exercise…sports, athletic competition, parenthood and life.  In addition, GXS may be an educational tool for children to assist in their physical consciousness, coordination and confidence.