About Private Training in Pilates and GYROTONIC® Exercise
Our Instructor
The Exercise Methods
The Exercise Methods
Diana Emerich
owner and certified trainer
Like Joseph Pilates and Juliu Horvath, Diana came to the Pilates and GYROTONIC® methods from injury. Years of training Kyokushin karate, working sedentary jobs and a family history of spinal stenosis had taken its toll. She felt such relief from taking Pilates lessons that she got certified through
Diana Emerich
owner and certified trainer
Like Joseph Pilates and Juliu Horvath, Diana came to the Pilates and GYROTONIC® methods from injury. Years of training Kyokushin karate, working sedentary jobs and a family history of spinal stenosis had taken its toll. She felt such relief from taking Pilates lessons that she got certified through Core Pilates NYC. As Diana gained teaching experience at several studios throughout NYC, she deepened her knowledge of the body and its amazing capacity to rejuvenate, earning certifications in GYROTONIC® levels 1 and 2, GYROKINESIS®, and the complementary TRX Suspension System. Diana strives to help others achieve their goals, whether to relieve chronic pain or win the next marathon.
The Exercise Methods
The Exercise Methods
The Exercise Methods
Pilates
Pilates, originally known as Contrology, was developed by Joseph Pilates, who dedicated his life to improving his physical fitness after growing up as a sickly child. Pilates’ background as a professional boxer, circus performer and self-defense trainer reflects in his system.
The Pilates method is exercised on the mat and various
Pilates
Pilates, originally known as Contrology, was developed by Joseph Pilates, who dedicated his life to improving his physical fitness after growing up as a sickly child. Pilates’ background as a professional boxer, circus performer and self-defense trainer reflects in his system.
The Pilates method is exercised on the mat and various patented equipment, including the reformer, tower and chair. The apparatus aid in the alignment of the body, enabling it to work efficiently, and its springs provide toning resistance. Pilates practitioners are guided by the principles of Breath, Concentration, Control, Centering, and Precision, which can be applied to all aspects of life.
GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®.
GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® are complementary exercise methods that comprise the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. Juliu Horvath, a professional dancer who suffered a series of debilitating injuries during his career, developed GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® as a way to heal himself, and regain his strength and agility.
GYROTONIC® exercises are performed on custom-designed GYROTONIC® equipment, and GYROKINESIS® generally uses a mat and stool. Both methods involve spiraling, circular movements that echo those found in yoga, tai chi, gymnastics and dance. Each movement flows into the next, allowing the joints to move through a natural range of motion without jarring or compression.