Question: Is this like Pilates, Yoga, etc?
Answer: The GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods were founded and created by Juliu Horvath, and has completely different movement principles than any other movement method. Juliu was a professional dancer and had a lot of experience with gymnastics, swimming, yoga, ice skating, qigong, and tai chi. He is alive today and continues to refine his unique movement method and vast offerings. His incredible machines are his own unique inventions. He used to hand make every machine to tinker and find what provides the most benefit for the body. I've tried many other movement methods, and nothing has made me feel as mobile, strong, connected, and calm as the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINEIS® methods. Most other movement systems like only incorporates movements in one or two planes, while the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods offers movements in spiraling patterns in multiple planes. Our bodies are need to be trained and supported to move in every direction. GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® classes offers the advantage of teaching people how to become strong and mobile and train in every direction. The movement principles also highlight coordination, tensegrity, breath control, expansion, wellness, and mindfulness.