Monday, September 15, 2008

Welcome to FLEX! One of the only studios in Barcelona offering the GYROTONIC® exercise method!

Located on a quiet street in the historic Gracia neighbourhood, FLEX offers clients a calm, cozy and friendly atmosphere for their workouts.

The studio is a welcome respite and is easily reached from all points in the city. Within a ten minute walk are Metro Line 3 (Diagonal) and Lines 4 and 5 (Verdaguer), as well as a variety of buses via Paseo de Gracia and Avenida Diagonal.

Flex is a place to relax and recharge; where you can concentrate on yourself and your body, away from the stresses of everyday life. Here at FLEX, you will find a friendly trainer who is professional, passionate, supportive and, above all, committed to your well-being.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to welcoming you to FLEX in the very near future!

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ABOUT THE TRAINER

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Amanda Greene
I´ve been practicing GYROTONIC® for 7 years and was first introduced to the method as rehabilitation after a car accident. From the very first session, I developed a passion for GYROTONIC®, hooked on the profound effects it has on the body. In 2004 I took the teacher-training course to enhance my own knowledge and technique. In 2007, after leaving a career in restaurant management, I re-took the course and began teaching GYROTONIC®, becoming a certified Level 1 trainer in 2008. Over the years, I travelled around the world and trained with renowned master trainers in Boston, Los Angeles, Rome, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro and also in Germany and Spain. These learning opportunities have given me invaluable insight and expertise of GYROTONIC®. To further my interest in working with clients who may have lower back issues, herniated discs, or with limited mobility, in October 2008 I participated in Paul Horvath´s ¨Pelvic Girdle¨ workshop, part of his series on the rehabilitation application of GYROTONIC®. I bring my personal experience with the method into my teaching and aim for my classes to be fun, energising and informative. I am happy to bring my love of GYROTONIC® to my clients!
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HISTORY OF GYROTONIC®

Juliu Horvath, GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® inventor, was born and raised in Romania. In his youth, Juliu participated in many sports, including swimming, gymnastics and rowing. At age 19, he became intensely interested in classical dance. Within a year, he was dancing principle roles with the Romanian State Opera.

In 1970, while on tour in Italy, with the Romanian State Opera, he defected and stayed in a refugee camp for six months. Juliu then received political asylum to the United States and headed to New York. In New York, he worked odd jobs, while auditioning and dancing in civic ballets. Juliu eventually was hired for the New York City Opera. He also danced as a guest artist at Radio City Music Hall as well as a principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. While with the Houston Ballet, Juliu ruptured his achilles tendon. This injury brought his dancing career to a sudden halt. After his injury, Juliu began intensely exploring the practice of yoga.

In 1977 Juliu moved to St. Thomas, in the Virgin Islands, where he continued an intensive study and practice of yoga. During this time, he discovered the inner workings of the body and developed a system that he called "Yoga for Dancers." This method is the GYROKINESIS® origin. Juliu returned to New York in the 1980's and began teaching his "method". When he developed a large enough following, he opened up White Cloud Studio.

Juliu dreamed of a machine that would help a dancer achieve a better technique. This dream and Juliu's creative energy lead him to the development of Gyrotonic Expansion System. Currently, Julio currently travels throughout North America and abroad, overseeing the Gyrotonic Expansion System teachings. He continues to develop his system, constantly broadening its possibilities as well as honing in on the best and most effective ways for certified instructors to teach the Gyrotonic Expansion System.