In this three-day update course, GYROTONIC® teachers learn the definition, incidence, and physiology of bone loss and how to help clients prevent osteoporosis fractures and falls using the Gyrotonic method. Trainers will learn how to understand a bone density scan, how to recognize a client who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis, and some basic information about nutrition and medications. The course will also cover modifications of GyrotonicLevel I exercises for clients with Osteoporosis as well as new exercises specifically for bone reformation and prevention of osteoporotic fractures.
On the last day of the course, you will experience 3 classes of the material covered: one for a client with severe osteoporosis, one for a client with osteoporosis, and one for a client with osteopenia. The material is excellent for any therapeutic population including someone with a neurologic condition, poor balance, poor posture, or difficulty walking.
Instructor: Dr. Justine Bernard
Course Dates: January 23-25, 2026
Course Duration: 3 days, 15 hours
Course Hours: Friday & Saturday 11am - 6pm (1 hr break), Sunday 9:00am - 1:30pm (no break)
Course Location: The Seed Center - San Francisco
Course Fee: $525 course fee + $300 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee
TAUGHT BY SPECIALIZED MASTER TRAINER, Debra rose
The GYROKINESIS® Method Level 1 Final Certificate Course is the final step in becoming a certified GYROKINESIS® Trainer. To take this course, the following prerequisites must be met:
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Successful completion of the Level 1 Pre-training course, the Foundation Teacher Training Course, and the Apprentice Review Course.
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The Master Trainer overseeing your 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 30 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 Final Certificate Course.
$525 tuition is due the first day of the course and payable by cash, check, or Zelle to Debra
Instructor: SMT Debra Rose
Course Location: The Seed Center — San Francisco, CA
Course Dates: February 6 - February 8, 2026
Course Duration: 3 days
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Friday 9-10 am registration, 10-5 pm course(includes 2-hour lunch break)
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Saturday 10-5 pm (includes 2-hour lunch break)
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Sunday 10-4 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break)
Course Cost: $525 + $325 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee
For more information, contact the studio at 415-674-1362 or email: info@seedcentersf.com
TAUGHT BY AUTHORIZED MASTER TRAINER, RITA RENHA
This course was developed by Physiotherapist, Paul Horvath who has utilized the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis methods with orthopedic patients at the Rheintalklinik in Bad Krozingen, Germany. In this course students will review basic terms and anatomy associated with Scoliosis. Students will learn about common patterns associated with Scoliosis and will build on this conceptual framework with practical Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis exercise applications.
The Efficiency of the GYROTONIC® Method Applied to
Scoliosis
1. Understanding Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional condition involving spinal
curvature, asymmetry, and imbalance in muscular support.
Traditional approaches often emphasize correction in one plane,
which can create tension or compensations.
2. Why the GYROTONIC® Method is Unique
Unlike linear exercise systems, the GYROTONIC® Method works through
spirals and wave-like motions — three-dimensional patterns that
reflect the natural intelligence of the spine.
These multidimensional pathways allow the body to explore space
with efficiency, gradually restoring balance and freedom without
imposing force or rigidity.
3. Principles of Efficiency
• Economy of Effort: Instead of bracing or overworking,
the method emphasizes pathways where movement flows with less
resistance.
• Neurological Re-patterning: Through repetition of fluid
sequences, the nervous system learns new options for alignment and
balance.
• Deep Core Activation: Centering from the pelvis and breath
provides internal support, allowing the spine to elongate
naturally.
4. Application to Scoliosis
• Three-Dimensional Mobilization: Encourages balanced
lengthening of both concave and convex sides.
• Breath & Expansion: Breathwork opens restricted areas of the
ribcage and reduces collapse.
• Symmetry Through Asymmetry: Instead of imposing artificial
symmetry, the body learns to self-organize efficiently within its
unique structure.
• Functional Strength: Clients develop strength that translates
into everyday movement, not just isolated exercise.
5. The Outcome
Clients with scoliosis often report:
• Greater freedom of movement
• Reduced discomfort
• A sense of elongation and spaciousness in the spine
• More efficiency in posture, walking, and daily activities
Teachers observe:
• Less compensation in shoulders, hips, and pelvis
• A more balanced distribution of effort across the body
• Greater adaptability and resilience in movement
In short: Efficiency in GYROTONIC®
is not about “correcting” scoliosis but about helping the system
function with less effort, more balance, and greater
integration.
Register online and pay a $300 studio fee to reserve your place. Tuition is due the first day of the course payable by cash, check, or Venmo to Rita Renha.
Instructor: Rita Renha
Course Location: The Seed Center — San Francisco, CA
Course Dates: April 16th - April 19th, 2026
Course Duration: 4 days
Hours: 12PM - 6PM Thursday and Friday, 10AM - 4PM Saturday and Sunday
Course Fee: $525 + $300 Non-refundable Deposit/Studio Fee
Prerequisite: GYROTONIC® Level 1 Trainer