Transform your body – and your life – with

a GYROTONIC® exercise practice. 

Frequently Asked Questions ~ New To GYROTONIC® or GYROKINESIS® Exercise

What do I need to wear or bring?

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and be prepared to take your shoes off. GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS are practiced with bare or sock feet, (pedicures not required!) We’ll provide all of the equipment and props you may need. For your safety and everyone’s comfort, please keep jewelry and perfume to a minimum. Please bring a pair of clean socks. (Toe Sox are for sale at our Studio.) A bottle of water and a small hand towel are recommended.

Do I need to make a reservation for class?

Yes! We ask that you sign up for your class(es) online if possible, space is limited and preference is given to those with reservations. You are encouraged to arrive a few minutes before class to settle in and fully arrive. If this is your first class so you’ll need to fill out registration and waiver forms, so come earlier. Please turn off your cell phones and pagers, and remove your shoes in the lobby. Also, if we are not expecting you, and the class cancels for some reason, we would not know to phone you.

I’m not flexible, can I still do GYROTONIC or GYROKINESIS?

Absolutely!  The key is to honor your body. GYROTONIC Kona is a non-competitive environment where we encourage you to simply accept where you are at, with no judgment. Our skilled instructors may be able to bend over backwards, but they’ll do so to help you, not intimidate you! No frustration, just gratitude.

What if I can’t do something the rest of the class can?

Then breathe and modify. We offer private lessons and classes for all experience levels and if you encounter a movement or sequence that you are not quite ready for, focus on your breath and ask your instructor for modifications. (Odds are someone else feels just like you!) You may always go into a resting posture like child’s pose or mountain. Remember, this is your practice and no one else’s. Honor your body and in time you’ll master the movements and move into more challenging patterns.

What if I have an injury or medical condition?

Both GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS have many proven health benefits; physical, emotional and spiritual. However, before you start any exercise program you should talk to your doctor or health care provider. It is also essential that you communicate any and all pre-existing medical conditions or injuries to your instructor before class so certain exercises can be modified to accommodate your needs. Many of our instructors have specific training in working with a variety of health conditions and injuries. Contact us and we will help you find the instructor who is right for you!

Do GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS really help manage stress?

Yes! GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS can provide wonderful relief from stress. The system is a complete union of mind, body and spirit. GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS promote mental clarity and calmness, enhances self-awareness and creates an overall sense of well being. GYROTONIC is often prescribed by health care providers for the relief of stress as well as an aid for a variety of other health concerns (including high blood pressure, osteoporosis, back pain, fibromyalgia, and tension headaches).

I want to lose weight and gain strength. Can GYROTONIC and/or GYROKINESIS help with that?

Yes! All of our GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS sessions, from beginner to advanced (practiced regularly) can help you lose weight and gain strength. Our classes are a combination of breath work and movement enabling you to increase your metabolism and burn calories. (You will sweat ~ especially in GYROKINESIS!) The inner and energetic focus you’ll gain in GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS will help you be more mindful of what you are eating and how you are treating your body outside of class. In addition, regular GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS training improves muscle tone, flexibility and your posture helping you to look leaner.