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Catania Pilates & Gyrotonic®

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ABOUT

 

Pilates

Pilates is a form of exercise and body conditioning developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, mostly as a method of injury recovery for dancers. Some of the principles that guide the Pilates method include concentration on each movement, use of the abdomen and low back muscles, flowing, precise movement patterns and controlled breathing. Routines can be performed on specially designed apparatuses, including a bed-like structure called a reformer, or more simply on a mat. The benefits are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.

Gyrotonic®

A unique movement experience that blends fluidity, strength, and total freedom of motion.
Created in the 1980s by Hungarian dancer Juliu Horvath, Gyrotonic® fuses the best of yoga, dance, tai chi, and gymnastics to offer a dynamic, three-dimensional workout that feels natural and harmonious.
Through specialized equipment and circular, flowing movements, it helps improve posture, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness, while releasing tension and stiffness.

Perfect for everyone—whether you're a beginner, a professional athlete, or an expecting mother—Gyrotonic® strengthens the body in a gentle, safe, and effective way, enhancing breathing, balance, and overall well-being.

Today, it’s embraced worldwide by those looking for a deeper, innovative approach to movement.
Move better. Feel stronger. Live in harmony with your body.

Gyrokinesis®

The Gyrokinesis® Method addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique method that coordinates movement, breath and mental focus. It is practiced on a mat and chair without equipment. Without the feedback and guidance of equipment, participants in a Gyrokinesis® class are more dependent on their own proprioception to explore movement sequences.

Meet the Teachers

Chiara

Sicilian-born, I have over 20 years’ experience teaching rhythmic gymnastics as an FGI-certified coach. Since 2012 I am a Covatech® Pilates trainer, later expanding my practice with GYROTONIC® (2014) and GYROKINESIS® (2017).

I combine these disciplines to design personalized programs that enhance movement, body awareness, and overall well-being.

Certifications:

  • Covatech® Pilates Trainer

  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 & GYROKINESIS® Instructor

  • FGI Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach

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Floriana

Graduated in Media and Complex Organizations Communication from Università Cattolica in Milan, I have over 15 years of training in classical and modern dance, studying at the TMB Lo Giudice School with Silvana Lo Giudice, the Centro del Balletto with Antonella Nicosia, and furthering my studies in specialized centers abroad. My passion for movement and the mind-body connection led me to explore Pilates and deepen my practice with the Gyrotonic®️ method, in which I am now a certified trainer. I guide clients through personalized sessions focused on well-being, body awareness, and intelligent movement.

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