
Taught by Seed Center co-owner, and Master Trainer apprentice, Charley Aldred
Prepare to become a GYROTONIC® Instructor or participate in the course to deepen your understanding of this amazing system! Open to aspiring teachers or dedicated students. This 30-hour course is a prerequisite for the Level 1 GYROTONIC® Foundation Course.
Register online and pay a $300 studio fee to reserve your place. Tuition is due the first day of the course and payable by cash, check, or Venmo to Charley Aldred
Instructor: Master Trainer Apprentice, Charley Aldred
Course Location: The Seed Center — EAST HAMPTON NY
Course Dates: April 25-27 & May 2-4
Course Duration: 6 days, 30 hours
Hours: 12 pm - 6 pm on Friday, 10 - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday
Course Fee: $1050 + $300 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee

TAUGHT BY MASTER TRAINER, TAMARA YONEDA
The Leg Extension Unit utilizes functional, full-body movement sequences in various planes to strengthen upper/lower body and hand/foot coordination and increase joint functional strength and stability. Though called the Leg Extension Unit, this piece of equipment utilizes the entire upper body, arms, and abdominals.
Register online and pay a $300 studio fee to reserve your place. Tuition is due the first day of the course and payable to Tamara Yoneda
Instructor: Tamara Yoneda
Course Dates: June 16th-21st, 2025
Course Hours: 12-7pm (with break) every day
Course Duration: 6 days, 30 hours
Course Location: The Seed Center - San Francisco
Course Fee: $750 tuition + $300 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee

Taught bY Specialized Master Trainer, Tamara Yoneda
During the apprenticeship period, students must complete 60 “teaching client” hours and a minimum of 30 supervised apprenticeship course hours. Apprentices complete their supervised apprenticeship review course hours under the guidance and supervision of a Gyrotonic Master Trainer either in the form of a six-day Gyrotonic Apprenticeship Course or by re-taking the Gyrotonic Foundation Course.
This 6-day course is required to enter the Gyrotonic Final Certificate Course. This course is over two 3-day weekends.
Register online and pay a $300 studio fee to reserve your place. Tuition is due the first day of the course and payable by cash, check, or Venmo to Tamara Yoneda
Instructor: Specialized Master Trainer Tamara Yoneda
Course Location: The Seed Center — San Francisco
Course Dates: August 1,2,3 & August 8,9,10 2025
Course Duration: 6 days, 30 hours
Hours: 12 pm - 6 pm on Friday, 10 - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday
Course Fee: $1050 + $300 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee

TAUGHT BY SPECIALIZED MASTER TRAINER, KATHY VAN PATTEN
The GYROTONIC® Method Level 1 Final Certification course is the final step in becoming a certified GYROTONIC® Trainer. To take this course, the following pre-requisites must be met:
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Successful completion of Level 1 Pre-training course, Foundations course, and Apprentice Review.
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The Master Trainer overseeing your Supervised Apprentice Review Course must sign and date your Apprentice Log Sheet, including the last page giving “final approval” to take the Final Certificate Course.
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Your Apprentice Log Sheet must show 60 completed teaching hours minimum.
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You must present your Apprentice Log Sheet at registration on the first day of the Final Certificate Course. DO NOT mail the Apprentice Log Sheet!
Register online and pay a $325 non-refundable, non-transferable studio fee to reserve your place. This guarantees your spot in the certification.
$550 Tuition is due the first day of the course and payable by cash, check, or Venmo to Kathy Van Patten
Instructor: Kathy Van Patten
Course Location: The Seed Center — San Francisco, CA
Course Dates: September 5 - September 7, 2025
Course Duration: 3 days
Hours: Friday 9-10 am registration, 10-4 pm course, Saturday 10-6 pm, Sunday 10-4 pm
Course Cost: $550 + $325 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee

TAUGHT BY SPECIALIZED MASTER TRAINER, KATHY VAN PATTEN
This 3-day course serves as a refresher for GYROTONIC® Level 1 trainers or fulfills the required yearly update for GYROTONIC® Pretrainers.
This is a great course to keep your license renewed and to be up to date with current changes or modifications in the system.
Register online and pay a $200 studio fee to reserve your place. Tuition is due the first day of the course payable by cash, check, or Venmo to Kathy Van Patten.
Instructor: Kathy Van Patten
Course Location: The Seed Center — San Francisco, CA
Course Dates: September 9-11, 2025
Course Duration: 3 days, 15 hours
Hours: 12:00 pm - 6 pm every day
Course Fee: $525 + $200 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee
Prerequisite: GYROTONIC® Level 1 Trainer