GYROTONIC® Soho at Movement & Beyond

Purpose: Introduction to Gyrotonic Expension system® is to introduce students to the general idea and concepts of the movements and prepare their body to receive the Pre-training course. This course is a pre-requisite for enrolling in the Pre-Training Course. Introduction to Gyrotonic® is designed in two part to learn the basic understanding of Gyrotonic® Expension system and Gyrokinesis®, the fundelmental base of Gyrotonic® Expension system.

Purpose:
The Pre-Training Course prepares students physically for the Foundation Teacher Training Course. The main focus is on the physical execution of the essential exercises according to the Pre-Training Course Exercise List.

Pre-Requisite:
Introduction to the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®
The Pre-Training Course prepares students to become a Certified GYROTONIC® Trainer Level 1. After the pre-training course, student is required to do Independent Study as well as private sessions to insure a complete understanding of the pre-training material before starting the foundation course.

Amount of days:
The Pre-Training Course is not less than 6 days in length, and the student must complete 24 hours of classes during these six days.

Mandatory GYROKINESIS® sessions:
Students enrolled in the GYROTONIC® Pre-Training Course must also complete a minimum of two (2) 90-minute GYROKINESIS® classes. more...

Description:
Through this Course, Master Trainers introduce to the students teaching techniques and principles in the Exercise Syllabus Level 1, as taught on the Pulley-Tower Combination Unit. The student learns to conceive of and prepare individual GYROTONIC® Training Programs.

Pre-Requisite:
The student must present to the Master Trainer the Pre-Training Qualification Agreement that has been signed by both the Pre-Trainer and the student in order to gain entry into the Course. The Master Trainer reserves the right to refuse a student entry into any Foundation Training Course if the Master Trainer assesses that the student is not ready for the Course.
The Foundation Course is designed for the student learns to take the role of student and teacher alternately to facilitate the learning process in supervised groups. The methodology is taught through verbal instruction and physical guidance of a moving person and reinforcing the correct execution of breathing patterns synchronized with the corresponding movements. The student will learn how to execute these breathing patterns and corresponding movements in her or his own body, and will also learn, as teacher, how to physically guide another student in the execution of the exercises. All exercises will be taught based on the Foundation Level 1 Syllabus and Manual.

General Content:
The student learns in supervised groups, taking the role of student and teacher alternately to facilitate the learning process. The methodology is taught through verbal instruction and physical guidance of a moving person, reinforcing the correct execution of breathing patterns synchronized with the corresponding movements. The student will learn how to execute these breathing patterns and corresponding movements in her or his own body, and will also learn, as teacher, how to physically guide another student in the execution of the exercises. All exercises will be taught based on the Foundation Level 1 Syllabus and Manual.

Amount of days:
12 consecutive days, maximum of 6 hours per day.

Amount of hours:
6 hours per day. more...

Purpose:
The Apprenticeship period is to help the Apprentice review and practice the Foundation Course material and prepare for the Final Certification Course. The Apprentice can only gain entry into advanced GYROTONIC Educational Courses after successful completion of the Final Certification Course Level 1. The Apprentice is also expected to physically execute the exercises on a regular basis.

Responsibility of the Apprentice:
It is the responsibility of the Apprentice to make all arrangements in order to fulfill the requirements of the Apprenticeship Period.

Apprenticeship Program is designed to full fill all parts of Apprenticeship:
The Apprentice is authorized to teach clients according to the syllabus of the GYROTONIC Foundation Manual Level 1. The Apprentice must teach at least 60 HOURS. These hours must be documented and marked under the category of “Teaching Client Hours” in the Apprentice Log Sheet. more...

Purpose:
This 2 segment format Apprentice Review Course counts as 30 Supervised Apprentice Hours towards the Apprenticeship Requirements. Under the supervision of a Master Trainer, the Apprentices have to execute and apply the "physical guidance" aspects of all Foundation Course exercises to a moving person.
Prior to participating in any Supervised Apprentice Hours, the Apprentice has to complete “20 Teaching Client Hours” documented in the Apprentice Log Sheet. All Apprentices have to execute and apply the “physical guidance” aspects of all Foundation Course exercises to a moving person. more...