GYROTONIC® Level 1 Teacher Training Program

Experience an in-depth exploration of the Gyrotonic level 1 movement principles, learn a progressive series of Gyrotonic class sequences, develop teaching skills, and techniques unique to the Gyrotonic Expansion System, and teach Gyrotonic sessions to clients.

Each step must be completed sequentially before advancing to the next.

Below is a preliminary understanding of the course. For detailed information about the curriculum and the teacher training program, please visit the Gyrotonic website at https://www.gyrotonic.com/

Step 1: Pre-Training Course

To provide a foundational understanding of the Gyrotonic level 1 exercises and prepare students physically for the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course. During this course, students focus on gaining experience and developing a personal understanding of the exercises on the Pre-Training Course exercise list.

Duration:

6 days and 5 hours per day

Upon successful completion:

Once students have successfully completed the Gyrotonic Level 1 Pre-Training Course, they may proceed to the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course. The foundation course must be taken between one week and 3 months after the pre-training course.

Step 2: Foundation Course

To provide a more in-depth understanding of the Gyrotonic Level 1 curriculum and provide students with the specific skills and techniques needed to teach these exercises to clients. During this course, a Gyrotonic Master Trainer introduces the teaching techniques and principles underlying the Gyrotonic Level 1 exercise syllabus and introduces the complete Gyrotonic, Level 1 exercise curriculum.

Duration:

12 days and 5 hours per day

Upon successful completion:

Once students successfully complete the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course, they are considered a Gyrotonic Apprentice. At this stage the Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprenticeship period begins and students can begin teaching the Gyrotonic level 1 exercises they have learned in the role of Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprentice. The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year. During the one year apprenticeship period, students will finish the Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprenticeshp Review Course, practice teaching hours and the Gyrotonic Final Certificate Course. Students must spend a minimum of six months in personal practice and practice teaching before they are eligible to attend the final certificate course.

Step 3: Supervised Apprenticeship Review

To help Gyrotonic Level I Apprentices expand their experience and understanding of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course material and to prepare them for the Gyrotonic Level 1 Final Certificate Course.

Duration:

6 days and 5 hours per day

Upon successful completion:

Once Apprentices have successfully completed all of the apprenticeship requirements, over a period of 6 months - 1 year, they can proceed to the Gyrotonic Level 1 Final Certificate Course. At least two weeks must elapse between the last day of the apprenticeship review course and the final certificate course.

Step 4: Final Certificate Course

Apprentices must physically execute and demonstrate a proficient understanding of the exercises and principles in the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course syllabus.

Duration:

3 days and around 5.5 hours per day

Upon successful completion:

Upon successfully completing the Gyrotonic Level 1 Final Certificate Course, students are considered qualified Gyrotonic Trainers. Gyrotonic Trainers are required to meet continuing education requirements and renew their trademark license every two years. After successful completion of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program, students are also eligible to enroll in Gyrotonic Specialized Courses, and Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment Courses.

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