Gyrotonic: Exercise Outside the Lines

Gaiam Life is an informational website dedicated to better living.  They recently posted this new article on the benefits of Gyrotonic and its circularity. The photo was taken at Erin’s old New York studio Kinespirit.

Working out can be so linear: treadmill, stair climber, bike path … Even yoga and Pilates mats steer you into moving along an axis.

If you’ve ever felt the urge to break out of “front-facing” workouts (notice how different you feel when you dance vs. work out?), Gyrotonic is a workout to try.

Derived from words for “circle” and “stretch,” Gyrotonic works your body in a decidedly nonlinear way through a fusion of expressive-looking circular movements. Combining elements of dance, yoga, swimming, t’ai chi and gymnastics, it’s a liberating experience — a way to exercise outside the lines.

To read entire article click here.

The article talks about the differences between Gyrotonic, Pilates, and yoga, and gives you exercises you can do at home!