Motionlabpdx- GYROTONIC and Pilates Studio – Portland, OR

You have an extensive understanding of the system.

I take sessions with you specifically because you have an extensive understanding of the system and how it applies to the body, and also because you can demonstrate everything so clearly. I have gotten results from my sessions with you that I don’t really get with other trainers I’ve worked with.

Yelena’s expertise and personalized approach make each session a great experience. Challenging too!

I cannot praise Yelena at MotionLab enough for her exceptional skills as a Gyrotonics instructor. My daughter, a preprofessional ballet dancer, has been under her tutelage for weekly sessions, and has made remarkable progress over the last 12 months. As a former ballet dancer herself, Yelena possesses a deep understanding of the specific needs of dancers, tailoring her sessions to enhance body alignment and strength effectively. Despite not being a dancer myself, I decided to explore Gyrotonics to possibly alleviate some of my back discomfort resulting from scoliosis. Yelena’s guidance has been transformative. Even with just one session per week, coupled with her invaluable advice on maintaining alignment outside the studio, I’ve experienced a significant reduction in back pain. In fact, the benefits I’ve gleaned from Gyrotonics surpass those of any previous physical therapy I’ve undergone. Yelena’s expertise and personalized approach make each session a great experience. Challenging too! Without hesitation, I highly recommend Yelena and MotionLab to anyone seeking holistic improvement in their physical well-being.

Gyrokinesis class online.

LOVED today’s class. Very powerful & lots of great skating exercises.

Online library of classes.

The Online Library has supported me in the quality of learning Gyrokinesis movement. Yelena, is truly an artist in how she teaches. Her imagery, framework and the use of energy and expansiveness shows in her intuitiveness of body movement education.

The video/classes weave instruction to support integration and balance of your full musculature. While I take scheduled classes with Yelena, the library allows me to enhance and restore the movements that my body needs at home. There is so much depth within the instruction that guides me to connect more with my body and open up space in my restricted areas.

To re-envision how my body moves, I use the library almost everyday. The selection of videos allows flexibility with my schedule as some are shorter( 30-40min) and others are longer( 70 min.). Thank you Yelena for creating this library at such a reasonable cost for everyone. It is truly a gift.

Gyrokinesis class is an affordable and consistent way for me to get the benefits of the Gyrotonic method.

Gyrokinesis class is an affordable and consistent way for me to get the benefits of the Gyrotonic method, and I have been studying with Yelena for years. She is the best Gyrokinesis teacher I have met. My muscle fascia is naturally very tight and constricted, but after class I find myself moving gracefully like a dancer, and I KEEP moving gracefully all week long. Yelena is an intuitive teacher who sees where I can improve each movement and coaches me to change my patterns. She is dedicated to her own continuing education and brings a wealth of knowledge and techniques to every class.

As our sessions progressed, I learned that there is a proper way to move.

I thought that I was coming to Gyrotonic Method because I could not find an answer as why my back hurts, so I wanted to give it a try. Once I started to try… What I noticed first was how stiff and tight I was not only in my low back, everywhere. As our sessions progressed, I learned that there is a proper way to move, there is certain way to engage a proper muscle to do certain thing; Like walking, standing, sitting, how to raise your arms.

I am stronger, more flexible and see a difference in my body.

I am stronger, more flexible and see a difference in my body because of my training with you. I feel proud of myself that I can be in a class with a principal ballet teacher and two Gyrotonic/Pilates instructors.

I use my body in a much more coordinated way.

I always had back and neck pain in the past. Ever since doing Gyrotonic exercise, I use my body in a much more coordinated way and I do not hurt my self at work or at play.

You seem to believe that I will do the best I can.

You seem to believe that I will do the best I can and if I don’t, you help me by showing me with a band, or explaining something to me to clarify, or moving my arm or leg into position, so I get the feedback I need to improve.

I cannot imagine my life without Yelena and Gyrotonic exercise.

Honestly, I cannot imagine my life without Yelena and Gyrotonic exercise. Over the past six years, it has become essential to my well-being. Old leg and foot injuries from a car accident prevent me from enjoying the usual activities of walking and gym-type exercises. The unique equipment allows me a feeling of freedom.

Yelena gives all her clients the best attention they have ever received in their whole lives (I’m sure). She focuses 100% on each person as an individual, analyzes your strengths and limitations, and always asks you to put forth greater effort.

As with any “practice” it requires making a commitment, and over time I have become stronger and my balance has improved … even recovering fully after a scary and painful bout of sciatica a few years back.

Yelena has a “hands on” teaching style that is really special. I love her Russian accent, and feel so fortunate to have an on-going relationship with her.

Plus, it’s FUN (well, usually)