journey back to dance #3: mental and physical preparation

Take Home Tips #1: For Dancers

Here are a few tips my dance clients receive during and after a GYROTONIC® class that I would like to share. These tips are essentially all taught during a dance class, however, private and semi-private training allows an individual to focus on the areas that need more improvement to provide even more depth and clarity. Private or small group training also allows the individual …

how the gyrotonic method enhances dance performance

How the Gyrotonic Method Enhances Dance Performance

Gyrotonic [Exercise] has been the perfect addition in my training and performance as a dancer after battling with injuries for years and trying different kinds of crosstraining. Gyrotonic[Exercise] helped me understand where my movement starts and what parts of my body should be working less (with less tension) and which ones I was ignoring. Every …

Why is Lady Gaga Training with the GYROTONIC® Method?

Never thought I’d write a “celebrity” post but it’s seems completely unavoidable these days. Although it’s in the best possible way as these well-known figures seem to be enjoying some of my favorite things in life: Cronuts and the GYROTONIC® Method. So, why is GYROTONIC® exercise, once again, making the headlines amongst Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Andy Murray, and Tiger Woods, besides the …

10 Reasons to Cross-Train with the Gyrotonic Method

Here are 10 reasons why you should cross-train with the GYROTONIC® Method. Excellent for those wanting to expand and improve their existing workout routines. Firstly, do any of the following (or anything similar)? Pilates Yoga Cycling Running Walking Gym training/Weight lifting Tennis Golf Swimming Rowing Baseball Football/Soccer GYROKINESIS® Dance Perhaps consider cross-training with Gyrotonic to boost your existing routine. Secondly, what does this ‘cross-training’ mean? Cross-training …

My Top Fitness and Wellness Websites in 2015

Here are my top Health and Fitness websites on the GYROTONIC® Method, Dance Science, Running, & Nutrition From California to London, check out what these professionals have to offer. 1) Mike Luque Training Mike Luque is a jack of all trades. Mike has a diverse background ranging from Massage to Gyrotonic to Kettleball training. Therefore this website is able to provide a multitude of …

Why is the Gyrotonic Method SO Expensive?!

Another oh-so-common question we trainers often hear is: “Why is the GYROTONIC® method so expensive?!”. So, I would like to crack this mystery a little bit. I have to say, it’s not really the trainers who completely make this appalling financial decision. To put things into perspective, we’ll first look at the rest of the health and fitness world. Average Costs of Other Equipment Based Training (per hour): …

My Favorite Gyrotonic Instructors in the UK (outside London)

The following GYROTONIC® instructors and locations in are dear to my heart and I need to share them with you. As I’m obviously a huge advocate for GYROTONIC® Exercise, these GYROTONIC® instructors certainly know their stuff. They also specialise in other therapies and exercise methods (so I would say that they’re kind of a big deal!). On another note, if you love …

5 Reasons Dancers Should Take the Gyrotonic Method

Here are 5 key reasons why all dancers should work with the GYROTONIC®, regardless of their discipline. As a classical ballet and contemporary dancer, with almost 18+ years under my belt (started super young like most of us), I thought it would be a great idea to share with all the dancers out there what my favorite benefits of GYROTONIC® are to …

Welcome to The Movement Blog!

Happy 1st of April, internet world! Hope no one fooled you too badly today. I have been very excited to get this blog rolling. Thank you to everyone for the positive energy and London for the sunshine and flowers. About Me For those of you who may or may not know, I am a certified GYROTONIC®  trainer …