The Gyrotonic Expansion System® is a holistic movement concept considered among the most modern and effective functional training systems.
It consists in sequences of multidirectional movement exercises, aimed at developing major potential of your psychophysical well-being.
Carried out with three-dimensional, fluid, circular, wave and spiral movements, every part of the body is involved in the process. There is a special attention paid to improving the functional capacity of the spine and to a balanced involvement of all muscular and connective tissue chains.
Elasticity, resistance and muscle tone will improve gradually, restoring a new postural allignment. Risk of micro-traumas and injuries will be considerably reduced and the practitioner will experience a deep sense of strength, balance, flexibility and stability.
The method is partially inspired by some of the key principles of yoga, martial arts, swimming and soft gymnastics, integrating their physical and energetic movements.
Each exercise is synchronized with a specific breathing pattern, some slow and deep, some more dynamic. This creates cardiovascular rhythms and builds up better oxygenation of the whole organism.
The Gyrotonic Expansion System® is practised worldwide by people of all ages and physical conditions. It has successfully been integrated into wellness, sport, dance and music.
It has also been successfully included in the international medical rehabilitation environment and has been established and recognized as an effective method for post-traumatic, functional and structural recovery.
IMPROVING OVERALL FUNCTIONALITY
It is effective for improving the flexibility of the spine and joints in general. It increases the range of movement and gives greater balance, stability and security of movement. It increases strength, endurance and muscle-tendon elasticity and reduces the risks of micro-traumas.
RELIEVING PAINFUL CONDITIONS
It provides excellent support to relieve painful conditions such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, scoliosis, osteoarthritis, joint and muscle pain in general.
IMPROVING THE PSYCHOPHYSICAL BALANCE
Harmonious movements combined with certain breathing patterns stimulate the production of endorphins and promote the reduction of stress symptoms such as anxiety, breathing disorders, hypertonia, chronic neck and back pain, fibromyalgia and rigidity.
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE IN SPORT AND AT WORK
It is suitable for sport performers, musicians, dancers and for all those who want to optimize their athletic and artistic performances. It is also efficient to recover from micro-traumas or after surgery.
A SUPPORT FOR ELDERS
It helps the elderly to regain greater fluidity and elasticity, reducing significantly
the restrictions of movement due to age. Your joints will be freer and your range of motion will increase significantly, giving a new sense of strength, flexibility, safety and confidence in your body.
It helps maintain and recover greater cognitive and coordinative skills.
It is also an excellent support for neurodegenerative conditions.
FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
In addition to adults, the method has an extraordinary educational value for children and adolescents who can derive enormous benefit and fun from the exercises.
IN PREGNANCY AND AFTER PREGNANCY
It is very useful for pregnant women and for recovering physical fitness in the postpartum phase. It facilitates postpartum postural realignment, with good recovery of muscle tone and helps to release tensions due to breastfeeding and loading positions.
A SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT DISORDERS
This method is a valid support for psychomotoric and neurodegenerative disorders. Its highly harmonious, fluid and coordinated movements help decrease muscle hypertonicity and improve motor skills in simple daily gestures. You experience a new way of feeling safe and comfortable in your body, regaining major awareness, balance, fluidity, security and psychophysical presence.
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