Training to improve functional strength in the Pilates system involves more than simply increasing the force-producing capability of a muscle or group of muscles. Rather, it requires training to enhance the coordinated working relationship between the nervous and muscular systems.

Functional strength training and Pilates involves performing work against resistance in such a manner that the improvements in strength directly enhance the performance of movements so that an individual’s activities of daily living are easier to perform. Simply stated, the primary goal of functional training is to transfer the improvements in strength achieved in one movement to enhancing the performance of another movement by affecting the entire neuromuscular system.

Trial sessions can either be 1 hour or a half hour long.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity please call us today at 510-286-8100 to reserve a timeslot.

Gyrokinesis leads the practitioner through graceful, circular movements that loosen and rejuvenate the body and help the mind relax and focus. Like yoga, it is often taught in small classes requiring only the bod and the option of a mat and stool. Gyrokinesis exercises, however, are uniquely based on circular patterns built around seven natural spinal movements: forward, backward, left side, right side, left twist, right twist and circular. Gyrokinesis improves flexibility and balance, strengthens muscles and joints, and invigorates the cardiovascular system through breathing synchronized with the exercises. There is both gentleness and challenge to the movements so that students can master them at their own pace. The freestanding nature of the exercises makes them easy to practice anywhere and to gain the benefit of feeling more relaxed, flexible, and at ease in one’s body.

Benefits

• Improves overall conditioning
• Strengthens muscles and joints
• Builds core strength
• Increases flexibility and coordination
• Improves posture and balance
• Promotes relaxation and sense of well-being
• Enhances athletic performance
• Provides safe, whole-body conditioning for dancers
• Utilized in many rehabilitation and physical therapy programs

The Gyrotonic Expansion System® is a powerful exercise system that anyone can do to improve strength, stamina, flexibility, and coordination. Founded by Juliu Horvath, a former ballet dancer and yoga practitioner, this revolutionary system incorporates movements from yoga, swimming, dance and tai chi to provide total body conditioning. The sweeping circular and spiraling movements guide the body through its full range of motion in three dimensions, gently stretching and strengthening muscles and joints, promoting cardiovascular fitness, and improving flexibility and balance. A Gyrotonic workout is challenging and fun, leaving your body and spirit refreshed and more relaxed.

The System offers two complimentary modalities, Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis. Gyrotonic exercises are performed using beautiful custom equipment that allows for complete three-dimensional freedom of movement while safely supporting the body. Instruction is usually private or duet. Gyrokinesis consists of fluid, revitalizing movements and postures using only the body and is often taught in small classes.

To learn more about the Gyrotonic Expansion System, please visit www.gyrotonic.com.

Gyrotonic

Gyrotonic offers whole body conditioning through exercises performed on custom equipment that allows for complete freedom of movement while safely supporting the body. A freestanding sculpture for bodywork, each beautiful piece of equipment can be adjusted to fit different body types and the requirements of individual client sessions. The instructor guides the client through movements that gently utilize full range of motion to condition, strengthen, and align the body along its natural rotational axes.

Gyrotonic practice strengthens and stretches muscles throughout the body while strengthening and stimulating joints through their full range of motion. The sweeping circular and spiraling movements work naturally with the spine to enhance strength, stability, flexibility, and balance. The practitioner breathes in synchronized patterns with the exercises to promote aerobic conditioning and a sense of overall well-being.

Gyrotonic benefits

• Increases muscle strength and endurance
• Conditions joints
• Builds core strength
• Increases flexibility and coordination
• Improves posture and balance
• Promotes relaxation and sense of well-being
• Enhances athletic performance
• Improves golf game
• Provides safe, whole-body conditioning for dancers
• Utilized in many rehabilitation and physical therapy programs

Teresina has taken several workshops since the beginning of the year. She feels that they deepen the way she’s already been practicing. Each one addressed a different area of health – nutrition, function, and breath. All three of these areas need to be addressed concurrently. Gyrotonic is the vehicle she uses to teach movement. Through teaching, opportunities open up for her to introduce other modalities for a holistic program. She’s studied nutrition and exercise her entire life and believes that everything we do outside the studio affects our workouts and vice versa. Somedays one area of health needs more attention. Teresina sees her job as facilitating the process of bringing all areas of fitness into balance for her clients.

Camps will be held August 3rd through the 8th and August 17th through the 26th, Monday-Friday 3-5pm.

For more information and to register call Teresina Goheen (415) 531-3353