The GYROTONIC® Level 1 Teacher Training ProgramExperience an in-depth exploration of GYROTONIC® principles and Level 1 movement sequences under the guidance of a skilled GYROTONIC® Master Trainer.
This comprehensive training prepares students to professionally teach the GYROTONIC® Level 1 exercise sequences using the GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower.
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The GYROTONIC® Level 1 Teacher Training is a comprehensive 188-hour certification program completed over approximately one year.
Training progresses through Pre-Training, Foundation, Apprenticeship, and Review, allowing students time to embody the work while steadily developing teaching skills.
Students learn to design and teach progressive Level 1 exercise sequences using the GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Combination Unit, the most widely used piece of GYROTONIC® equipment and the result of more than thirty years of research and development.
This structured progression supports deep learning rather than accelerated certification.
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All courses are led by experienced GYROTONIC® Master Trainers and authorized instructors.
Faculty provide individualized feedback while maintaining the integrity of the GYROTONIC® methodology. Instruction balances technical precision with adaptability for different bodies and learning styles
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Students begin applying what they learn early in the training process.
The apprenticeship phase provides opportunities to practice teaching in a supervised environment, helping students refine communication skills, sequencing, and hands-on guidance before certification.
Many trainees begin teaching in an apprentice role within months of starting the program.
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Learning continues beyond certification.
GYROTONIC® Trainers maintain their certification through continuing education courses offered every two years, expanding skills and deepening specialization within the method.
Graduates also gain access to advanced and specialized equipment training opportunities.
The Training ProcessThe GYROTONIC® Teacher Training journey begins with the Pre-Training Course, followed by the Foundation Course and Apprentice Review.
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30 Hours. $1300 USD
Pre-Training courses are offered locally as well as through affiliated studios.
Available Locations
Saugerties, NY. Mary Brodkin
Kingston, NY. Petie Russo-Caratelli, Physique
Niskayuna, NY. Susan Stewart, Enliven
Mamaroneck, NY. Meghan Anne Jones, Breathe Movement Studio
Millbrook, NY. Siobhan Roberts
Fort Lauderdale, FL. April Mortemore, Balanced Spirals
Next Millbrook Pre-Training
July 24 to August 2, 2026 -
60 Hours. $2400 USD
The Foundation Course builds on Pre-Training and introduces the full Level 1 movement curriculum.
Next Foundation Course
Four consecutive weekends in October 2026 -
30 Hours. $1300 USD
The Apprentice Review supports students as they refine teaching skills and prepare for certification.
March 14/15/16
GYROTONER® Program 1 Course
In this course, GYROTONIC® Trainers learn the GYROTONER® Format 1 sequences.
Prerequisite: Licensed GYROTONIC® Trainer
Fulfills the following CEC:
Trainer: GYROTONIC®
Other: NPCP-18 CEC
Cost: $825 USD
MARCH 21/22/23
GYROTONER® Program 2 Course
In this course Trainers learn to teach the GYROTONER® Program 2 sequences.
Prerequisite: Licensed GYROTONIC® Trainer
(Note: GYROTONER® Progression 1 isn't a prerequisite for this course.)
Fulfills the following CEC:
Trainer: GYROTONIC®
Other: NPCP- 18 CEC
Cost: $825 USD
JUNE 5-12
GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board Course
In this course, GYROTONIC® Trainers learn to apply GYROTONIC® movement principles to exercises on the Jumping Stretching Board.
Prerequisite: GYROTONIC® Level 1 Trainer (or) GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Trainer
Fulfills the following CECs:
Trainer: GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS®
Other: NPCP- 35 CECs
Cost: $1600 USD
AUGUST 14/15/16
GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching UPDATE Course
Yannis Brunet of GYROTONIC® Coral Gables making a special appearance for this Jump Stretch 3-day update course.
Prerequisite: Full GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board course.
Fulfills the following CECs:
The GYROTONIC® Level 1 Licesnse Update
Cost: $800 USD
October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
(four consecutive weekends)
GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course
This course gives a more in-depth understanding of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 curriculum and provides students with 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.
Once students successfully complete the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course, they are considered a GYROTONIC® Apprentice. At this stage the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Apprenticeship period begins and students can begin teaching the GYROTONIC® level 1 exercises they have learned in the role of GYROTONIC® Level 1 Apprentice. The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year. During the one-year apprenticeship period, students will finish the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Apprenticeship Review Course, practice teaching hours, and the GYROTONIC® Final Certificate Course. Students must spend a minimum of six months in personal practice and practice teaching before they are eligible to attend the final certificate course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
Fulfills the following CECs:
Other: NPCP- 60 CEC
Cost: $2500 USD
DATES TBD
GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 Pre-Training Course
This three-day course introduces GYROTONIC® Trainers to the Level 2, program 1 exercises and prepares them for the GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 course. Students will complete the level 2, program 1 course within one year after completing this pre-training course.
Prerequisite: Must be a licensed GYROTONIC® Level 1 Trainer (successfully complete the final certificate course) for a minimum of 4 months before registering for this course.
Cost: $700 USD
DATES TBD
GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 Course
In this course, GYROTONIC® Trainers learn the GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 exercise sequences. The course builds on the level GYROTONIC®, Level I curriculum, by introducing more challenging, endurance-building exercise sequences including: an advanced hamstring series with a focus on cardiovascular endurance, an advanced handle unit series in multiple standing positions, and handle unit sequences in more challenging variations of the level 1 sitting positions, a level 2 traction series, an advanced upper body series in standing positions, and an advanced abdominal series.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 Pre-Training course.
Cost: $875 USD