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We take a fresh approach to wellness.
Long Beach Dance Conditioning (LBDC) is a place where teaching is an art and your body transforms.
The environment and ambiance at our studio reflects and supports the importance of mind body connection. This focus assists in the mastery of our teaching goals. Long Beach Dance Conditioning incorporates two unique approaches to body conditioning:
- Pilates
- GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®
| What is Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis? |
 GYROTONIC® methodology is an exercise system created by Juliu Horvath, an ethnic Hungarian born in Romania. Horvath, who was trained as a ballet dancer, sought asylum in the United States in the 1960s and developed the Gyrotonic system there, after an injured Achilles tendon brought his dance career to a halt. He began to practice yoga, and co-developed a system called "Yoga for Dancers", with Hilary Cartwright, which eventually evolved into Gyrokinesis. GYROTONIC® exercises employ movements found in swimming, yoga, gymnastics, and tai chi, using specialized equipment developed by Horvath. The system is intended to improve flexibility and balance as well as muscle strength, and to increase overall flexibility, stability and mobility in joints. It has been compared to and contrasted with Pilates, but the Gyrotonic System offers three dimensional, circular movements,that use specific yogic breathing patterns that cleanse, detoxify and rejuvenated the entire body. After starting in New York City, Master Trainers and Trainers have established studios in locations across the globe, including San Francisco, Seattle, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, London, and Paris. It is widely used by dancers, athletes, and in rehabilitation facilities, as well as for general conditioning for all walks of life. (reprinted from gyrotonics.com) |
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