education 2024/25

The path to become a certified GYROTONIC^® trainer:

• Gyrotonic Education begins with a 6 days/30 hours Pre Training course aimed to learn the basic Gyrotonic exercises.


• Then you have a 12 days/70 hours Foundation course aimed to learn all of the Gyrotonic L1 exercises and how to teach them.


• No more than three months should elapse between Pre-Training and Foundation courses. Extensions are granted if it is not possible to meet the deadlines.


• The Apprenticeship period begins after completing the Foundation course. In order to get sufficient experience, you need to accumulate 60 teaching hours. After 30 hours it is possible to take the Apprentice Review course


• The Apprenticeship period should last between a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year. Extensions are granted if it is not possible to meet the deadlines.


• During the Apprentice Review course (6 days/30 hours) all exercises will be reviewed and open questions answered, in order to register for the Certification.


• Upon successful completion of the Certification (3 days / 18 hours), a certificate is issued from the Gyrotonyc Headquarters, which certifies you as a Gyrotonic trainer.


• The teaching license must be renewed every two years following a course in continuing education.

GYROTONIC^® Pre-Training

In this course you will learn the basic program of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM^® with the aim to experience the functioning and effect of the system on your own body. It is the first step to become a trainer and the requirement to buy the Pulley tower. (more)
Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of the Gyrotonic level 1, progression1 exercises. You should have taken a minimum of ten or more classes with a Licensed Gyrotonic Trainer before registering for this course.
If you do not have access to Gyrotonic classes, you can take part, before the Pre-Training, to a three day course designed to provide an introduction to the Gyrotonic level 1, progression 1 exercises.

Upon successful completion

Once you have successfully completed the Gyrotonic Level 1 Pre-Training Course, you 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.

Trainer:  Flavia Tabarrini GYROTONIC^® Pre-Trainer
Date: 22-27 November 2024
Course duration:  30 hours (6 days a five hours)
Course fee:  1050,00 € (add studio fee)
Deadline for registration:   10 days before the start of the course
Language of instruction:  German (Italian, English and French by arrangement)
Registration Requirements: Knowing Progression 1


GYROTONIC^® Foundation Course

The course provide you a more in-depth understanding of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Programm and the specific skills and techniques needed to teach these exercises to clients.
During this course, a Gyrotonic Master Trainer introduces the teaching techniques and principles underlying the Gyrotonic Level 1 exercise syllabus and introduces the complete Gyrotonic, Level 1 exercise curriculum. (more)
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Pre-Training Course.

Upon successful completion

Once you successfully complete the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course, you are considered a Gyrotonic Apprentice. At this stage the Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprenticeship period begins and you can begin teaching the Gyrotonic level 1 exercises you have learned in the role of Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprentice.
The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year. During the one year apprenticeship period, you will finish the Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprenticeshp Review Course, practice teaching hours and the Gyrotonic Final Certificate Course. You must spend a minimum of six months in personal practice and practice teaching
before you are eligible to attend the final certificate course.


GYROTONIC^® Apprenticeship

To help Gyrotonic Level I Apprentices expand their experience and understanding of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course material and to prepare them for the Gyrotonic Level 1 Final Certificate Course.
The apprenticeship period lasts a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year. During the apprenticeship period, you are required to complete 60 “teaching client” hours and a minimum of 30 supervised apprenticeship course hours.
You can complete your 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. (more)
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course.

Upon successful completion

Once you have successfully completed all of the apprenticeship requirements, over a period of 6 mo.-1 year, you can proceed to the Gyrotonic Level 1 Final Certificate Course. At least two weeks must elapse between the last day of the apprenticeship review course and the final certificate course.


GYROTONIC^® Final Certificate Course

The purpose of this course is twofold. It is an education course and it is also a practical assessment of students' teaching skills and their understanding of the Gyrotonic Level 1 curriculum.
To successfully complete this course, you must physically execute and demonstrate a proficient understanding of the exercises and principles in the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course syllabus. Additionally, you must apply the appropriate verbal cues and physical guidance to a moving person according to the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course manual. (more)
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of the Gyrotonic apprenticeship requirements. You have a minimum of six months between the foundation course and the final certificate course.

Upon successful completion

Upon successfully completing the Gyrotonic Level 1 Final Certificate Course, you are considered qualified Gyrotonic Trainers, and are granted a trademark use license.
Gyrotonic Trainers are required to meet continuing education requirements and renew their trademark license every two years. After successful completion of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program, you are also eligible to enroll in Gyrotonic Specialized Courses, and Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment Courses.


GYROTONIC^® L1 Update Course

The main focus of the course is learning the last changes of the GYROTONIC Programm L1, completed by Juliu Horvath. Questions on sequences or about your own body are welcome, the goal is to deepen your teaching skills. (more)
Prerequisites:

Certified GYROTONIC Pretrainer and a valid trademark license.

Course material:

Updated version of the GYROTONIC L1 Program.


Yamuna Body Rolling^®

This is a 10 days certification program. It is offered as a 10 day intensive, two 5 day sessions ( Part 1 & Part 2), or locally over several weekends. Part 1 already leads to the center of Yamuna training. Here, you will learn about the anatomical foundations of YBR in practice: with the YBR balls you will sensitive the course of the muscle strands, as the basis of any therapeutic competence in this field.
Afterwards, you will learn basic exercises from the field of YBR, which allow you, including the entire body posture, to control your body and thus to achieve a reduction in pain and finally freedom from pain for both yourself and your clients. (more) In addition to the introduction to the basic principles, the course focuses on the following key aspects of the relationship between muscle and skeleton:
- the importance of the anterior and posterior thigh muscles
- the anterior and posterior calf muscles
- the rotators and adductors
- of the back and spine
- all the routine about this muscles

Please note:
After completing part 1 you have to register for part 2 within one year!



It is HIGHLY recommended to have the AnatomyU app on your tablet or mobile device.

Additional Fees - Payable directly to your instructor:
- Practitioner Kit: Silver Ball, Gold Ball, Perl Ball, Pair of Calf Balls, Pump

(Please inform us if you already own products above)

In Part 2 the following topics will be considered:
- The anterior torso
- Neck
- Chest
- Site line of the body
- all the routine over the above mentioned musculature
- Variations and Advanced routines
- Guidelines for group and private sessions
- Creating a YBR class

How to become a certified YBR Practitioner?
- Attend complete 10 days course: Part 1 and Part 2

Final Exams:
- Open Book Written Exam - Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Essay
- Teaching a class Practical (90 min.) - The instructor gives you the focus class at the time of the exam and You will be asked to perform hands-on assists on the instructor

Note:
- The practical is scheduled with the certifying instructor of your choice
- There is a fee of $150 for the practical and that is paid directly to the Certifying Instructor testing you out
- We ask that your testing, both written and practical, be completed within 1 year of completing the course
- Proof of CPR. It can be done online
- Proof of malpractice insurance. Listed by Yamuna Studio as additional insurance
- Signed independent contractors agreement
- Each internship is scheduled with the certifying instructor of your choice

Benefits of YBR Certification and Membership:
You will be able to teach Yamun Body Rolling® technique in group and private sessions, you will be listed on the www.yamunausa.com, purchase most YBR products at wholesale prices.

The following is required in order for you to maintain in good standing:
- Annual membership dues of $150 will be collected by June 30th of every year
- Attend a recertification course every two years
- Valid proof of CPR
- Valid proof of insurance listing YZ Studio, Inc. as an additional insured (in U.S.A. only)

Trainer:  Flavia Tabarrini (Yamuna^® Body Rolling, Yamuna^® Food Fitness YFF^®)
Website:  www.yamunabodyrolling.de
Date:   look up or contact Flavia
Course duration: 5 days a 5/6 hours (part 1) and 5 days a 5/6 hours (part 2)
Course fee for 5 day session:  1000 € + Studiofee; 1900 € + Studiofee for the whole education ( part 1 and part 2 )
(online 900,-€ or 1.800,-€ for part 1 and 2)
Deadline for registration:   10 day bevor starting date
Language of instruction:   German (English, Italian and French by arrangement)
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Yamuna Foot Fitness with Foot Wakers^® Teacher Training

YFF Training - Yamuna Foot Fitness (FEET). A one-of-a-kind job. To solve the problems of the foot such as valgus toe, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, etc..
(mehr) Yamuna Foot Fitness (YFF), is designed to retrain the feet and restore full foot function, which is often limited by wearing tight shoes for long periods of time.
It is not only a foot workout but improves posture, alignment, gait, flexibility, strength and circulation of the entire body.
In the course, semi-circular nubby balls (Foot Wakers) are used as aids, which are specially designed to facilitate the exercise program.
Yamuna Foot Fitness program is helpful for: flat feet, hollow feet, hallux valgus of the big or small toe, hammer toes, heel spurs or tension in the sole of the foot, Achilles tendon or calf muscles.
Foot Fitness is suitable for everyone, especially the some who stand a lot. With YFF exercises at home you can improve sports like jogging, yoga and pilates.
With Yamuna Foot Wakers^® you achieve flexibility and freedom of movement between the foot bones, improved muscle tone and optimal blood circulation.

Training content

- Introduction to the anatomy of the foot (bones and muscles of the leg);
- Alignment and awareness exercises;
- Walking Test;
- Foot Fitness principles;
- Strengthening and stretching the toes;
- Training programs and exercise structure with and without Foot Wakers;
- Work on the front of the foot;
- Practical aids;
- Common foot problems: Flat, splay or hollow foot, hallux valgus of the big or little toe, hammertoes, heel spurs;
- Gait analysis.

Trainer: Flavia Tabarrini
Date: 4-6 october 2024
Course duration: 6 hours per day
Course fee: 800,00€ (online), in Studio ( add Studio fee 90,-)
Registration deadline: 27 september 2024
Teaching language: German-Italian (English by arrangement)
Registration requirements: places are limited, to reserve one place please pay 250€ deposit, full payment before the course starts
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Fill it in and send it to info@bodyworks.cologne
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