O romeno Juliu Horvath, ex bailarino, ginasta e acunputurista, criou nos Estados Unidos no final dos anos 70, o Gyrotonic. O método se baseia nos princípios da yoga, tai chi chuan, natação e ballet. É um trabalho corporal usado para alongar e fortalecer músculos ao mesmo tempo que estimula e fortalece o tecido conectivo ao redor das articulações do corpo através de um aparelho especial. A Gyrokinesis trabalha o corpo todo através dos sete movimentos naturais da coluna vertebral: flexão, extensão, inclinação para direita, inclinação para esquerda, torção para direita, torção para esquerda e circulariedade, além de trabalhar outras articulações. Esta metodologia trabalha articulações e músculos através de movimentos ondulatórios e rítmicos, estimula os órgãos internos e diferentes padrões de respiração são integrados aos movimentos. A chave é a fluidez.
A maior autoridade no país do Método é a master trainer Rita Renha, a única brasileira entre as dez pessoas no mundo autorizadas a capacitar novos profissionais. O Gyrotonic é ideal para corrigir a postura e preparar pessoas de qualquer idade. "Os exercícios respeitam o limite do corpo de cada um", destaca a professora.
Visite o site e saiba mais sobre o Método, através de vídeo narrado pelo próprio Juliu Horvath.
No Rio de Janeiro, seis afiliados em diversos bairros: Rita Renha Wellness Center (Ipanema), Cleuza Cantarelli Studio (Barra da Tijuca), Despertar Studio (Copacabana), Ursula Berchtold (Botafogo), Valéria Mauriz-Espaço Pilates (Laranjeiras) e VS Studio (Icaraí-Niterói).

Sendo pioneira na utilização do Método Pilates não só no Brasil como também em outros 6 países da América do Sul (Uruguai, Argentina, Chile, Paraguai, Peru e Bolívia), a Physio Pilates, desde 1991, faz do seu objetivo, a plena satisfação dos praticantes de Pilates. Para isso, tem se esforçado para proporcionar aos praticantes do Método, o bem estar físico e mental, oferecendo um modelo específico para a prática desta atividade, de forma a maximizar seu aproveitamento.
Passos para a busca de endereços dos Studios RJ: Studios>Studios Parceiros>Studio Preferencial. Locais: Barra da Tijuca: Studio Aline de Albuquerque e Catete: Studio Art Pilates

A Professora Lea Mello celebra quase meio século no mesmo endereço em Ipanema, assistindo e iniciando inúmeros alunos na prática de Yoga. Iniciou seu aprendizado com orientadores conceituados como o Prof. Caio Miranda, Hermógenes, Vayuananda, Bastiou e muitos outros. Fez várias viagens a Índia para aperfeiçoar seus conhecimentos. Participou com trabalhos em Congressos nacionais e internacionais. Desenvolveu o trabalho do Yoga Chikitsa (terapia yogui) para grupos, como método de preservação e manutenção da saúde.

Matthew Comer Pilates is THE home of STOTT PILATES® instruction and certification in Florida, which means that its experts can train you, no matter how much you know. For the prospective instructor, Matthew Comer Pilates offers STOTT PILATES® certification (the only in Florida) with 100% licensed certification and 0% attitude. For our private and group students, it offers intensive, hands-on instruction no matter what your skill level.

O Uni-Yôga Leblon, dirigido por Vanessa de Holanda, está localizado em espaço tranqüilo e charmoso na Rua Dias Ferreira, 259 – cobertura. Travou contato inicialmente com o Yôga em 1996 em Curitiba. Aprendeu a técnica SwáSthia com o Mestre de Rose, especializando-se na modalidade que elegeu como filosofia de vida e ensino, através de viagens freqüentes a Índia e à Europa aprimorando-se em cursos ministrados por renomados instrutores.

OM yoga is a juicy blend of flowing yoga asanas informed by precise attention to alignment and supported by the relaxed wakefulness of Buddhist mindfulness meditation. The practice of OM yoga is a lively dance of awakening that leads to a deeper understanding of yourself and a more personal connection with your world.

Symmetry Studio is the only Authentic Pilates studio in Southampton. While there are many other approaches to the method, the only true Pilates workout can be achived on genuine Pilates apparatus under the direction of trained and certified Pilates intructors.
Symmetry Studio instructors have completed a rigorous training and certification program, and hundred of hours of supervised training in the Pilates method. This is extremely important as to insure safe and effective workout.
In your private or semi-private Pilates session, you will be carefully guided on proper form to insure that you get the maximum benifit from every movement.

Localizado em amplo espaço próximo à Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz, em Ipanema com salas privativas, ambientes climatizados, o Studio Perfil Zen dispõe de equipe de profissionais capacitados e fisioterapeutas desenvolvendo as seguintes atividades: pilates, RPG, shiatsu, medicina estética, drenagem linfática facial e corporal, massagem ayurvédica, massagem tui na, fisioterapia, osteopatia, ginástica laboral e lipomodelagem.

At a private studio, you'll always get the same instructor... Barbara. At Forever Fit Pilates studio, you'll find a lovely, private and non-intimidating environment with soft lighting and hand-picked sounds of relaxation music. De-stress while stretching and toning the entire body. The studio offers private 50 minute sessions on the apparati, one hour Mat Classes with toys and Pilates Teacher Instructor training. Barbara is proud to offer these services to you.

Equipado com os melhores e mais seguros equipamentos de pilates e fisioterapia do momento, o espaço Life é ainda acompanhado da simpatia e dedicação transmitida pelos seus profissionais.

Sandy Godina is a former attorney who received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997.  She was introduced to Pilates while practicing law and enjoyed it so much that she changed careers.  Sandy received her certification from Romana’s Pilates, where she trained with Joseph Pilates’ world-renowned protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, and master instructor Sari Mejia Santos.

O Círculo Pilates, inaugurado em 2002, é um espaço voltado para a consciência e o aprimoramento corporal. No início tratava-se de um estúdio direcionado à prática do Método Pilates, contando para isso, com todo o suporte técnico – equipamentos especializados – necessário para a atividade. Nossa equipe de profissionais é formada por fisioterapeutas, bailarinos e professores de educação física com especialização em Pilates. As aulas e terapias são realizadas em um ambiente amplo, silencioso, com música agradável, número restrito de alunos proporcionando aos clientes o máximo de conforto e relaxamento.

"Well known Los Angeles Yoga teacher Steven E Metz opened Earths Power Yoga in 1994. Steven teaches Yoga classes in the very vigorous Asana tradition based on Ashtanga to Yoga students from Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and all of Southern California's LA area. For those who are unable to attend the Los Angeles Yoga classes at Earths Power Yoga and are seeking online Yoga classes, Steven has made his Yoga classes and teachings available as online Yoga classes at the Yoga Videos for download, on Audio and DVD page."

Formada em 1975 na ERRJ, na ABBR, Angela Beatriz Varella é uma pesquisadora e entusiasta da saúde e postura corporal. Em 1983 criou a Clínica da Tijuca, uma das pioneiras no Rio de Janeiro em antiginástica e, logo em seguida, também em RPG. Espcializou-se em RPG, antiginástica. Mantém contatos freqüentes com importantes escolas européias objetivando aperfeiçoamento técnico e pessoal.

A full service Spa & Salon. Facials, Massages, Waxing, Laser Hair Removal, Micro Current, Skin Tytening, Body Treatments: Body Wraps & Scrubs, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Power Plate workout & Personal Training. Hair & Nail Salon: Manicures, Pedicures, Hair Color, Cut, Blow Dry, Hair & Scalp Treatments

"All Pilates exercises are adaptable to an individuals needs, offering even those with exercise limiting conditions, a gentle, low-impact fitness program that effectively unites both Eastern and Western exercise philosophies into the ultimate total body workout. Over time, with patient repetition of the exercises the body re-educates itself to move more efficiently, weak muscles get stronger, flexibility improves, as does the overall quality of life in daily activities."

With a commitment to serve the Relax On Cloud 9 offers many varieties and styles of massage, skin care, body treatments and water therapies which combine to create a wonderful, customized spa experience. Staffed with some of the best in the spa industry with many years of experience and dedication.

"Lauren Calarco Zummo has 20 years of experience inspiring, teaching and training students of all levels. She has an amazing educational back round, a BS in Sports Medicine, and a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University. She is certified in all realms of Pilates by IM=X and the Pilates Academy International. She received a 200 hour RYT from Yoga Alliance through the Rahini Institute and is also certified through Yogafit. Lauren is a Mother of two Lola 4 years, and Dylan 2 years. We are also thrilled to announce that Yogini number 3 is expected around November 30th. Lauren is certified to teach children's classes through Neney's Yogini's. She is also certified through DONA as a Doula for both birth and postpartum services."

"Our mission is to create a space for exploring the splendor and grace of the Self. When one opens to their inner beauty and acts as a form of the divine, everyone grows brighter. We believe in the beauty and needs of the individual within the passion and intimacy of the group. Yoga allows us to experiene our body fully so that we may also experience grace."

“O Kailasa Filosofia Yoga Terapias se dedica à aplicação das técnicas psicofísicas do Dakshina Tantra Yoga, Tantra da Mão Direita, para equilibrar a personalidade do indivíduo levando-o a perceber que já é, sempre foi e será, a felicidade que tanto busca. A nossa proposta é oferecer a prática séria e disciplinada dessas técnicas.”
O Professor Murilo Rosas, um dos dirigentes do Kailasa, trouxe os ensiamentos do Tantra para a América do Sul. Escreveu quatro livros e diversos trabalhos sobre o Dakshina Tantra. Em sua última viagem à Índia recebeu o título de Yoguiraj, professor dos professores, por ter adquirido grande experiência e conhecimento.

Kim Curran received her Pilates Certification from the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), an international professional association for the Pilates Method and the national leader in the Pilates Movement.
Kims enthusiasm for fitness began early in life. As a child and teenager, she studied both dance and gymnastics. Her interest in health and fitness led her to attend nursing school and receive numerous fitness certifications. She has taught aerobics and spinning classes for years. She is also a certified Personal Trainer and has trained clients in both a gym and home environment for over 15 years. She has trained adults, children and clients with special needs and injuries as well as body builders preparing for figure and fitness shows.

"Prana Yoga Center, a Vinyasa Flow Yoga studio, offers a peaceful sanctuary in downtown La Jolla where beginning through advanced students come together to practice and experience the life changing benefits of Yoga. In Vinyasa Flow Yoga, asanas (postures) are connected by the breath in a flowing sequence to liberate prana, a Sanskrit name for 'breath' or 'life force.' Our approach to Yoga is non-dogmatic and eclectic. In addition to our invigorating trademark Vinyasa Flow classes, we also offer gentle Hatha, Anusara-Inspired™, Yin, Kundalini, Meditation, and Prenatal Yoga classes."

"Director Michael Downing is passionate about yoga. This is not a hobby or a second job, this is his life. That dedication is what has helped transform so many lives over the last six years. People come to Yoga For Living for many reasons, but the reason that so many stay and develop a regular yoga practice is because the change in their bodies and in their lives is profound. Michael is proud of the team of instructors who share his passion for yoga and for the nurturing, supportive environment that they provide for the students. Yoga teacher MaryAnn Jones once said "I love teaching yoga because yoga attracts the best people, the cream of the crop" This could not be more true of the Yoga For Living Kula or community, where students are more than just customers, they are truly friends. As instructors, we continue to learn each day, from our students and for this we are grateful. We invite you to email us and share your personal yoga story. We love hearing how yoga has changed your life. Melinda Downing, Yoga For Living. '"At Yoga For Living, we believe yoga is about challenging the breath. We do this by putting the body in various poses and remembering to breathe. It's not so much about flexibility of the body, but rather our ability to relax and breathe when we feel challenged in a pose. When we walk out the door and are faced with stressful situations in our day to day lives, we can use that same relaxed breathing to get us through any situation.For all of us no matter what our goals or accomplishments, the next thing for all of us to do...is breathe." Michael Downing, director, Yoga For Living."

Um lugar agradável em Laranjeiras, com vista para o verde, onde você pode experimentar diferentes estilos de yoga, e escolher o mais adequado às necessidades de cada aluno. Aqui pode-se usufruir de tratamentos na linha oriental para o equilíbrio da saúde, aprofundar seu conhecimento geral ou profissional e buscar o auto–conhecimento.

"Our studio is designed as a respite from a hurried, fast-paced life so you may pursue your yoga practice and allow for personal reflection. Breath is the core of our practice. We harness the power of breath to initiate conscious movement – awareness of the breath leads to mindfulness. Yoga allows us to observe ourselves in challenge…we discover…we appreciate…we connect with something more profound within ourselves – this is the gift of yoga."

A beautiful, serene and friendly environment for you to learn and master the 'Be Well' style of Pilates. Be Well Pilates classes are composed of intimate groups of three to five students exercising with Pilates reformers while incorporating cardio and weight training. At Be Well, a knowledgeable and encouraging teacher, who can work with any level of fitness or experience, will guide you. The size of the class allows for lots of personal attention, while gaining the benefits of a fun and social atmosphere, not to mention an invigorating and result producing work out!

O Instituto de Yoga e Terapias Aurora surgiu em 1977, na época com o nome de Fraternidade Aurora Espiritual. Nessa época vivíamos em comunidade como num monastério da era de aquários. Na comunidade moravam famílias voltadas para o desenvolvimento do ser humano no seu mais alto grau, isto é, a harmonia com o divino, com a natureza, com a humanidade e com o ser interior.

Coordenado pela Dra. Carolina Bidudo (CREFITO Nº 42378-F), o Estúdio, prepara suas aulas de Pilates ministradas por fisioterapeutas em programas individuais ou em grupos de no máximo 3 pessoas, com duração de uma hora de atendimento.
O Método Pilates proporciona aos seus praticantes melhora na tonicidade muscular, alongamento e consciência corporal e respiratória, influenciando diretamente a postura do corpo, tornando-o mais ereto e longilíneo.
O Estúdio, também, ministra curso de Pilates. Consulte site.