Originally called “yoga for dancers,” GYROKINESIS® is a unique movement system invented 40 years ago by former dancer, swimmer and gymnast Juliu Horvath.
By building his system on circular, flowing movement in three dimensions, Horvath healed his own serious ballet injuries and invented a practice that is profoundly revitalising for mind and body.
He later developed the equipment used in Gyrotonic, which supports the mover and introduces resistance, but Gyrokinesis itself is practiced without equipment, on a stool and the floor, and is very suitable for group classes.
Horvath himself is still teaching GYROKINESIS and our instructors have worked with him as he continues to develop and deepen the practice.
“I started GYROTONIC® due to a sports injury that was difficult to heal. No longer able to practice a lot of yoga, I looked for an alternative. I was pleasantly surprised by GYROTONIC® which provides an extraordinary range of movements and stretches but without the pain that I used to encounter on the mat due to my injury. Thu Anh is a gem! I always feel that she takes my development seriously and is ready to tailor and adapt her teaching, depending on how my body feels.”
“Working with Thu Anh has been inspirational; her skill and kindness in imparting the GYROTONIC® method has brought about both physical and behavioral benefits that at 52 I didn’t think were possible. It’s not an easy technique to instill but the benefits are huge; I stand taller, move with ease and enjoy the flexibility and poise that I didn’t have previously. There is definitely a mind body connection that brings a sense of quiet empowerment and strength.”
“Rob is great at finding just the right explanation or image to make the work come alive. I always enjoy my GYROTONIC® sessions with him. Each one brings a new discovery about how my body works, or rather, about how it could work so much better!”
“I was diagnosed with severe spondylolisthesis in my lumbar spine and I was told the solution would be a total lumbar spinal fusion and laminectomy. I was against invasive surgery and decided to find out alternatives. I have now been doing GYROTONIC® since early summer and I am delighted with the progress. I recently walked around the Tour of Mont Blanc with no problem!”
“GYROTONIC® has really improved my conditioning. Tisha from Kings Cross Studios has been helping me on that journey… I have had no problems in my hips and back; my flexibility has improved and many of the small niggles that plagued me before have been solved.”
“I have been attending GYROTONIC® at King’s Cross Studios for over a year and I love everything about it. The teachers and classes are great. GYROTONIC® is a wonderful exercise and helps keep my joints strong and mobile. I look forward to each lesson.”