Hello Diana,

FYI GYROTONIC® with no “S” has a lot in-common with Pilates. Many GYROTONIC instructors are also certified Pilates Professionals. Gyrotonic originated in the dance world and evolved from the Pilates Method and the principals it was founded on. I know some very accomplished Pilates & Yoga Professionals that also teach Gyrotonic’s and sing it’s praises. To answer your question Pilates & Gyrotonis movements are not exactly the same but they have a lot in common. For more info on Gyrotonic Instructors locates in Shanghai contact their corporate office at

tel: 570.828.0003
f: 570.828.0005
e: info@gyrotonic.com
w: gyrotonic.com

Or contact : Body Lab Pilates in Taiwan
台北市大安區
敦化南路一段

+886 2 2776 5988
bodylab.com.tw

Rm A/B, 12Fl, Joy Tower 9 Zhenning Road Shanghai
200025, China
Tel: (86) 21 52385750
(86) 21 52385751
Fax: (86) 21 52385752
Email: info@bodyworksasia.cn
http://www.bodyworksasia.cn

Or contact
Polestar Pilates: 800.387.3651 or 305.666.0037
They have a location in Taipei

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Hi,

I am looking for gyrotonics in Shanghai, but it seems it doesn’t exist. Is doing pilates on reformers the same thing?
Thanks in advance for your help,.
Diana

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I suffer from fibromyalgia and I just recently started taking pilates core training and I have to say I have never felt so good when I walk out of there. You have it so right about the age range for pilates can vary from young to old. I am only 31 and this out of shape! Stress is a huge age defiant factor that I want to fight as best I can. I never thought I was this out of shape.

Stretching and working on specific muscles never felt so good! I only wish I had started this class earlier in life, I wouldn’t have felt so much pain.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! I use your site for tips and ideas.

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if you have back pain youcan try back pain exercises. Acually pilates is a kind of pain exercise like yoga

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Awesome !!!
More and more sport people in New Zealand use Pilates to keep away from injuries. Zohar Pilates is another great pilates studio in Auckland where at least a couple of surfers are building core stability.

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Great article, thanks!
If you ever get to Auckland New Zealand, pop in to the studio:

Zohar Pilates

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I have been training in Pilates for the past 3 years (Thanks to my Drill instructor Mom)… I have also been training in Kempo and MMA/Kickboxing. The benefits of Pilates is truly remarkable. You have to train it to believe it. Most un-informed people think Pilates is an excersize just for woman, whew! could they be ever so wrong… Not only is Pilates challenging, but the more you understand the use and control of your core, the harder the drills get! I would Highly suggest incorporating Pilates Core Training into any athletes regimen.

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