GYROKINESIS® & GYROTONIC®
You use handles and pulleys to enable sweeping, arching movements, and there’s a fluid quality that goes hand in hand with your breathing. Each movement flows into the next, and the accumulation of repetition and pattern gives the joints the correct articulation without jarring or compression.
GYROKINESIS®️ is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. some of the exercises are performed on low stools while others are done lying down, sitting, or standing. Gyrokinesis movement maximizes the flow of energy through the body leaving you feeling energized, balanced, and grounded.
GYROTONIC®️ is based in principles of yoga, dance, tai chi, and swimming and a session takes on equipment. Unlike yoga (and most workouts), there’s an emphasis on rotation and spiraling movement that doesn’t have an end point. You use handles and pulleys to enable sweeping, arching movements, and there’s a fluid quality that goes hand in hand with your breathing. Each movement flows into the next and the accumulation of repetition and pattern gives the joints the correct articulation without jarring or compression.
CRANIOSACRAL WORK®
is based upon the thorough knowledge of cranial and sacral anatomy and requires sensitive hands to enable the practitioner to discern and then optimize the cranial wave formations. The classical definition of the craniosacral system includes the 22 bones in the cranium, 33 bones in the spine, the sacrum, the membranes that connect them all, and the cerebrospinal fluid that circulates within the spine and cranium. CRANIOSACRAL WORK® can be an effective therapy and supports healing for anxiety, headaches, neck and back pain, whiplash, concussions, jaw pain (TMJD), sinus issues, trauma, and surgery recovery.
Hugh Milne ‘ Before the Mind’ Podcast
Click on image to play episode w/ Ryan Hallford
Much of what we know as CRANIOSACRAL WORK® was researched and developed by Dr. Willam Garner Sutherland at the start of the twentieth century. Dr. Sutherland perceived that all cells of the body need to express rhythmic breathing in order for them to maintain optimal ability. Through his profound knowledge of human anatomy along with finely tuned tactile senses, he discovered that the subtle respiratory movements can be palpated by sensitive hands.
The skull has been the symbol of humanity for thousands of years. Our ancestors have revered the skull since prehistoric times. ‘ Sacrum’ has its etymological root in ‘sacred ’; the sacrum bone is, among other things, the fulcrum of support for the human torso, and as such is well designed to take great physical stress.
Think of yourself as an electric battery. Electricity seems to have the power to explode or distribute oxygen, from which we receive the vitalizing benefits. When it plays freely all through your system, you feel well. Shut it off in one place and congestion results.
DR . A.T. STILL
Francesca’s pursuit of healing extends beyond dance. She has been working in the practice of GYRONKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® since 2008, during her professional dance career in New York City. She found she needed other forms of movement to integrate her body in order to be able to continue to perform and train at the highest level. Fran is is currently studying with the premier in CRANIOSACRAL WORK®, Hugh Milne at his own Institute.
In a session with Francesca, you will experience her joy of teaching people of all ages and backgrounds and assisting them in their own inner movement journey. Visit https://www.francescaromo.com/vcsw or contact fran@dwjh.org to schedule your appointment today!