The GYROTONIC® Method

Movement in three dimensions.

Circular, spiraling sequences on specialized apparatus that open the joints, decompress the spine, and return the body to its full range of motion.

A client balancing overhead on the GYROTONIC® ARCHWAY® in front of the studio shelving
What it is

Strength that flows.

The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® was developed by Juliu Horvath, a former dancer, drawing on principles from dance, yoga, swimming, and tai chi. Where most training moves in straight lines, GYROTONIC® movement is circular and continuous, coordinated with the breath.

Sessions take place on purpose-built apparatus with rotating discs, weighted pulleys, and arched supports that guide the body through spirals and waves. The effect is a simultaneous lengthening and strengthening: joints open, the spine decompresses, and the nervous system settles. Clients often describe leaving a session taller.

At In Movement, the method is taught privately by certified GYROTONIC® trainers, including co-founders Devon Dionne and Gina Chai, both of whom hold advanced certifications and specialized apparatus training.

Who it is for

Dancers, athletes, and anyone who wants to move freely again.

Recovery and rehabilitation

Gentle, decompressive movement for spinal issues, joint restrictions, and post-injury recovery, often coordinated with your medical team.

Performance

Dancers, athletes, and performers use the method to expand range of motion, refine coordination, and build resilient, elastic strength.

Longevity

For bodies that sit, travel, and carry stress. The method restores mobility and breath, and complements a Pilates practice beautifully.

The apparatus

A complete GYROTONIC® suite.

Pulley Tower
Two GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Combination Units, the foundation of the method
GYROTONER®
A compact unit for seated and standing spiraling arm and torso work
ARCHWAY®
An arched frame for suspended, inverted, and deeply extended movement
Jumping Stretching Board
Lower-body power, elasticity, and dynamic stretching
Private training

Begin with a private session.

GYROTONIC® training at In Movement is taught one-on-one. Tell us about your body and your goals and we will match you with the right trainer.