Where are you from?
I am originally from Pennsylvania. I moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1977 and moved to Portland, Oregon in 1988.
What do you do for a living?
I worked for the Washington County Library.
How long have you been doing GYROTONIC® or GYROKINESIS® and how long have you been a client of Motionlabpdx?
I have been doing GYROTONIC® for about 4 years. I am trying to come to Motionlabpdx twice a week. I take group classes on the GYROTONIC® Tower and private sessions with Yelena, as well as coming to studio and doing my own independent workout.
How did you find out about Motionlabpdx?
My acupuncturist recommended GYROTONIC® to me because I was looking for exercises that I can do with my injuries. I had an auto accident in 1972, and then broke my leg again. My left femur was broken in 10 places. I was very active before my injuries, and after I tried to stay active doing swimming ,yoga and pilates.
What do you like about GYROTONIC®/GYROKINESIS® specifically?
GYROTONIC® and its mat a stool version GYROKINESIS® can fully accommodate my injures. I can’t stand for a long time , and there is a lot of standing in yoga. In GYROKINESIS® classes I can sit on the stool and do exercises for my spine and legs. I like the feeling of movement and expansion in 3 dimensions. I like moving. With the types of injures I have I can’t move as I did before. GYROTONIC® allows me to move. I feel more energy, my blood is flowing. I like synchronizing the movements with breathing too.
How has GYROTONIC®/GYROKINESIS® helped you?
I feel stronger, healthier and more flexible.
What is your favorite GYROTONIC® exercise?
I like the handles series and especially the hamstring series. When I am on laying on the bench and can swim with my legs like a fish or a frog.
What do you like to do for fun?
I like to play on-line scrabble and work on my house projects.
What do you enjoy most about your sessions at Motionlabpdx?
Being guided into doing movements correctly, my energy, and the attention from the teacher.