Libby Farr
Gyrokinesis

Gyrokinesis Awakening of the senses and stimulation of the nervous system Gyrokinesis is a method developed by Julio Horvath, a gymnast, ballet dancer, and swimmer. Through his recovery from multiple injuries he created the system. The exercises integrate key principles of Yoga, Tai Chi and dance while being an original system. The class begins with self massage to awaken the senses while the use of breath stimulates the nervous system. This is followed by rhythmical spiraling and rippling movements, integrating the spine, the pelvis and the head, in all possible planes of motion. Once the spine and nervous system are prepared to support the limbs circular arm and leg movements are added. As the muscle tone and body awareness increase more advanced exercises are performed. The class offers stretching and strengthening exercises focusing on functional capacity of the spine thereby developing greater.