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Juliu Horvath on Pilates and the GYROTONIC® Method
Blog Content // Interviews // December 16, 2024
Introduction The origins of the Gyrotonic Method have often been misunderstood or mistakenly associated with Pilates. However, Juliu Horvath, the creator of the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods, clarifies that these transformative movement systems were born from his personal experiences with Kundalini energy, not from Pilates. In this reflection, Juliu shares how his methods evolved organically […]
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Juliu Horvath on Kundalini and the Energetic Origins of the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods
Blog Content // Interviews // December 03, 2024
Introduction In this insightful interview, Juliu Horvath, creator of the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods, takes us on a journey into the origins of his work, rooted in his profound experiences with Kundalini energy. Through his exploration of Kundalini, Juliu discovered the movement patterns and energetic principles that would eventually crystallize into the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis […]
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“Narrowing” According to Juliu Horvath
Blog Content // Interviews // November 07, 2024
Introduction Narrowing is a core concept in the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods and one that may be a bit abstract when first coming to the method. So, we had Juliu give us the most basic explanation. According to him, it’s elongation and extension and you must experience it to really understand it. This post contains […]
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Bony Landmarks: Using Bones As a Guide to Observe Movement
Education // April 19, 2024
Introduction Our sincere thanks to Dr. Justine Bernard for creating this enlightening article. Read on as Master Trainer Justine Bernard unveils the fundamental role of bones as navigational tools within the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods. Offering a glimpse into her recent Master Class: Using Bones as a Guide to Observe Movement, she delves into how […]
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Finding Possibilities: Teacher Training for the GYROKINESIS® Method in a Wheelchair
Blog Content // Interviews // July 19, 2023
Dana Gingras is a renowned choreographer, filmmaker, performer and a specialized GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Master Trainer. She is the Master Trainer for Liz Winklaar, a Gyrokinesis Level 1 Trainer. We asked her to share her experience working with Liz and adapting the material for her training and practice. You can read more about Liz, here. […]
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A GYROTONIC® Master Trainer’s Perspective on Training with Olympic Runners
Blog Content // Testimonial // Tips for Trainers // December 21, 2021
GYROTONIC® Master Trainer, Erika Parisi, has first-hand experience with and insights into working with athletes. She comes from a dance background and began working with Olympic runner Steven Solomon nearly two years before the 2021 games in Tokyo. She shares her approach to working at this level with a professional runner and how other athletes […]
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