October 19, 2021

GYROTONIC® METHOD Teacher Training December 2021 - January 2022

A woman is sitting on a pilates machine with her arms outstretched.

PRE-TRAINING COURSE
with Lauren Elford at Body Aligned, Tampa, FL

DATES: December 9-11 and December 16-18, 2021
STUDIO FEE: $200
REGISTER HERE: Click here
COURSE TUITION: $850 due on first day of course
TOTAL COST: $1050

 

The course will 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.


Prerequisites

An experienced Gyrotonic student with a basic understanding of the Gyrotonic level 1, progression I exercises. Students should take a minimum of ten or more classes with a Licensed Gyrotonic Trainer before registering for this course. For students who do not have access to Gyrotonic classes, a three day introductory course designed to provide an introduction to the Gyrotonic level 1, progression 1 exercises can be taken before the Pre-Training Course.


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. 


FOUNDATION COURSE
with Lisa Lansing at The Movement Studio, Oxford, FL


DATES: January 7-12 and January 18-23, 2022
See website for more info:
https://www.gyrotonic.com/event/7007/
https://www.themovementstudiofl.com/


About Lauren
Lauren discovered her love of movement when she began to study ballet and jazz at the age of six. In 2003, her passion for dance led her to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Dance Performance from Valencia College. She taught and choreographed ballet, modern, and jazz for ages seven through adult at places such as Blake High School for Performing Arts, Brandon Ballet, Hillsborough Community College and Sarasota Contemporary Dance.


In 2012, she earned her bachelor's degree in business from the University of South Florida. Upon graduation, she moved to Colorado, where she had a profound experience discovering GYROTONIC® Method. Within a month, she was on a track to become an instructor to learn all she could and share the benefits of this modality with others.


Lauren loves to learn. In her desire to further help her students, she became certified as an ACE Personal Trainer and as an instructor for TRX Suspension Training. After discovering the benefits of Pilates for herself and her students, she became a certified instructor for Mat and Reformer Pilates through Balanced Body®. 


Another rewarding part of Lauren's career has been working in Sarasota Memorial Hospital's medically integrated fitness center, HealthFit. This experience has given her the opportunity to work with stroke victims, people suffering from posture issues, osteoporosis and joint replacements, as well as those working towards weight loss and overall health.


Movement has given Lauren joy and improved her quality of life. Her goal is to share her experience, helping her students find the joy of movement while building a higher quality of life for themselves. 


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