Gyrokinesis & Gyrotonics

Class review: Open Gyrokinesis @ Kinespirit

by Elaine Y - Adv Beginner: Fitness. Non-dancer
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Kinespirit CLASS LEVEL: OPEN GYROKINESIS Gyrokinesis, yoga and Pilates share some similarities, but I was unsure of whether it was just stretching and breathing, a core muscle workout, or both. I later found out after the class that gyrokinesis is meant to strengthen and tone one’s muscles and increase flexibility. The gyrokinesis class format is [...]

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Article: What to Wear to a Yoga Class

by Tasha N - Intermediate: dance/fitness/Injury recovery

When you begin practicing yoga, one thing that you must consider (and many people forget this step until it is too late) is what you will wear. Yoga is unlike most exercises in that you will find yourself in many different positions in a single routine. Therefore, you need clothing that will be comfortable and [...]

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Class Review: Pilates Mat – Open

by Carolyn M - Intermediate: dance/fitness

Sal Amthony’s Movement Salon


CLASS LEVEL: PILATES MAT – Open

Want to know the top-secret trick to fabulously toned legs, chiseled abdominals, and sculpted arms? One hour of intense, no messing around Pilates with Yuko is all you need. I’ve taken enough Pilates classes to be familiar with the routine positions, but about half of Yuko’s class consisted of moves I’ve never seen.[...]

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