Stormy & Sunny Workouts

Stormy & Sunny Workouts

At last t-shirt days and balmy nights have arrived. As we slip into our flip-flops, we might be very tempted to leave far behind us memories of March and April’s inclement weather. We had a bumpy ride of windy and rainy days with plunging and rising temperatures....
Finding Resources in Our Bodies as We Teach

Finding Resources in Our Bodies as We Teach

As Gyrotonic teachers, we are not merely leading bodies through a series of exercises, but guiding people who are each bringing their unique spirit, energy and psyche into their sessions. Consequently we are often sensitive to our clients on multiple levels: we are...
Floor as Teacher

Floor as Teacher

Here is a charming video of a baby named Liv discovering movement in her body over the course of a year. The floor gives Liv feedback and support, while the occasional toy provides her desire to move through space. Two key elements that we all share as movement...
A Moment for Your Mantra

A Moment for Your Mantra

Walking into Bryant Park, I passed by this woman patiently sitting at her table at the corner entrance. Like a seasoned New Yorker, I was going to absorb the scene with a flicker and move on. But her sign piqued my interest: “Would you like to exchange your proverbs...

Weighted Comfort

The other day I lay down on the floor, my favorite napping place. I like to feel the pressure of weight against my body, so I laid a folded-up blanket and two yoga blocks on my belly and chest. I was quickly soothed into dreamland. This nap-time set up reminded me of...