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I had the pleasure of seeing “Pina” this weekend, a 3-D film by Wim Wenders that beautifully presents work by German choreographer Pina Bausch. Though Bausch unexpectedly died from cancer in 2009, “Pina” avoids a talky tribute, and instead puts … Continue reading

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Stormy & Sunny Workouts

At last t-shirt days and balmy nights have arrived. As we slip into our flip-flops, we might be very tempted to leave far behind us memories of March and April’s inclement weather. We had a bumpy ride of windy and … Continue reading

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Gathering Together, Moving Together: Beginnings of a Movement & Community

Gathering Together On October 16th, NY Spirals launched their first event for Gyrotonic instructors and studio-owners at the Fluid Fitness studio here in New York City. As I had mentioned in my previous post, for a long time I have … Continue reading

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Finding Resources in Our Bodies as We Teach

As Gyrotonic teachers, we are not merely leading bodies through a series of exercises, but guiding people who are each bringing their unique spirit, energy and psyche into their sessions. Consequently we are often sensitive to our clients on multiple … Continue reading

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A Moment for Your Mantra

Walking into Bryant Park, I passed by this woman patiently sitting at her table at the corner entrance. Like a seasoned New Yorker, I was going to absorb the scene with a flicker and move on. But her sign piqued my … Continue reading

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