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The Gyrokinesis Cardiovascular Breathing Program, developed by Juliu Horvath, offers a path to respiratory health in uniquely designed progressions that allows each person to stay in their individual comfort zone while expanding the functional range with a sense of ease.

In these classes, we will explore and experience the fundamentals of the movement and breathing patterns while sitting and standing. These movements will be performed in order to open and stimulate all parts of the body to allow maximum inhalation and exhalation throughout the brain and lung chambers.

All circulatory systems of the human body are stimulated systematically, leading to an increase in the flow of blood, nutrients, oxygen and other gases, and as well as hormones to and from the cells.

This ultimately increases overall better health, energy, life force, and detoxification.

Karen Burka’s love of movement led her to San Diego State University where she obtained a B.S. degree in physical education and sports medicine. She then joined Santa Monica College’s International Touring Dance company and even designed some of the costumes, leading her to her next career as a fashion stylist to the stars. In 1995, she became certified in the Pilates and Gyrotonic methods. Karen has been sharing with groups and private clients for over 30 years, and always continues study and grow. She is now a Master Trainer in the Gyrotonic, pretrainer in Gyrokinesis and specializes in breathe-work with movement. Karen also teaches Hatha, Restorative, Children’s and Aerial Yoga.

Karen lives in Santa Barbara, California with her long haired Dachshund Mate.

The Gyrokinesis Cardiovascular Breathing Program, developed by Juliu Horvath, offers a path to respiratory health in uniquely designed progressions that allows each person to stay in their individual comfort zone while expanding the functional range with a sense of ease.

In these classes, we will explore and experience the fundamentals of the movement and breathing patterns while sitting and standing. These movements will be performed in order to open and stimulate all parts of the body to allow maximum inhalation and exhalation throughout the brain and lung chambers.

All circulatory systems of the human body are stimulated systematically, leading to an increase in the flow of blood, nutrients, oxygen and other gases, and as well as hormones to and from the cells.

This ultimately increases overall better health, energy, life force, and detoxification.

Karen Burka’s love of movement led her to San Diego State University where she obtained a B.S. degree in physical education and sports medicine. She then joined Santa Monica College’s International Touring Dance company and even designed some of the costumes, leading her to her next career as a fashion stylist to the stars. In 1995, she became certified in the Pilates and Gyrotonic methods. Karen has been sharing with groups and private clients for over 30 years, and always continues study and grow. She is now a Master Trainer in the Gyrotonic, pretrainer in Gyrokinesis and specializes in breathe-work with movement. Karen also teaches Hatha, Restorative, Children’s and Aerial Yoga.

Karen lives in Santa Barbara, California with her long haired Dachshund Mate.

The Gyrokinesis Cardiovascular Breathing Program, developed by Juliu Horvath, offers a path to respiratory health in uniquely designed progressions that allows each person to stay in their individual comfort zone while expanding the functional range with a sense of ease.

In these classes, we will explore and experience the fundamentals of the movement and breathing patterns while sitting and standing. These movements will be performed in order to open and stimulate all parts of the body to allow maximum inhalation and exhalation throughout the brain and lung chambers.

All circulatory systems of the human body are stimulated systematically, leading to an increase in the flow of blood, nutrients, oxygen and other gases, and as well as hormones to and from the cells.

This ultimately increases overall better health, energy, life force, and detoxification.

Karen Burka’s love of movement led her to San Diego State University where she obtained a B.S. degree in physical education and sports medicine. She then joined Santa Monica College’s International Touring Dance company and even designed some of the costumes, leading her to her next career as a fashion stylist to the stars. In 1995, she became certified in the Pilates and Gyrotonic methods. Karen has been sharing with groups and private clients for over 30 years, and always continues study and grow. She is now a Master Trainer in the Gyrotonic, pretrainer in Gyrokinesis and specializes in breathe-work with movement. Karen also teaches Hatha, Restorative, Children’s and Aerial Yoga.

Karen lives in Santa Barbara, California with her long haired Dachshund Mate.

These classes specialize in core strength by utilizing the Bender Ball to protect the back and disengage the hip flexors known to be over utilized in many exercises. You will leave feeling strong, centered and balanced.

Restore
This class will leave you feeling as though you have just experienced a deep tissue massage through special movement techniques and stretching. This is the perfect unwind for ever-body who is looking for longevity, decrease stress and more.

Bender Ball Core
This specific class will leave you with new and creative ways to have a strong healthy core without ever doing one crunch ever! Experience how to protect you back and strengthen the core body for life!

Better Booty with the Bender Ball
This class will give you a new functional approach to having a strong back side. Experience how to train you hips and glutes like never before with a Bender Ball ™ and Gliders™ and theraband for guaranteed results.

Bender Ball Pilates
This progressive class takes classical exercises vertical for a functional approach to Pilates mat. You will leave feeling lengthened, strengthened and strong, as though you have just experienced a Pilates apparatus class.

Leslee Bender, 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, Author, International Speaker and presenter, has over 4 decades in the fitness and wellness industry. Leslee is the creator of The Bender Ball Method of Core Training which has been featured on national television and won awards. Leslee is the program educational director for Ageless Training Academy featuring a modality of longevity at any age to decrease pain, stress and lead a fulfilling ageless life. Leslee specializes in a functional approach to training that translates to life both one on one and small groups from professional athletes to anyone looking for exceptional results.

“The Ranch is the place where change happens both from within and out. Leave your past behind so you can experience your future.”

These classes specialize in core strength by utilizing the Bender Ball to protect the back and disengage the hip flexors known to be over utilized in many exercises. You will leave feeling strong, centered and balanced.

Restore
This class will leave you feeling as though you have just experienced a deep tissue massage through special movement techniques and stretching. This is the perfect unwind for ever-body who is looking for longevity, decrease stress and more.

Bender Ball Core
This specific class will leave you with new and creative ways to have a strong healthy core without ever doing one crunch ever! Experience how to protect you back and strengthen the core body for life!

Better Booty with the Bender Ball
This class will give you a new functional approach to having a strong back side. Experience how to train you hips and glutes like never before with a Bender Ball ™ and Gliders™ and theraband for guaranteed results.

Bender Ball Pilates
This progressive class takes classical exercises vertical for a functional approach to Pilates mat. You will leave feeling lengthened, strengthened and strong, as though you have just experienced a Pilates apparatus class.

Leslee Bender, 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, Author, International Speaker and presenter, has over 4 decades in the fitness and wellness industry. Leslee is the creator of The Bender Ball Method of Core Training which has been featured on national television and won awards. Leslee is the program educational director for Ageless Training Academy featuring a modality of longevity at any age to decrease pain, stress and lead a fulfilling ageless life. Leslee specializes in a functional approach to training that translates to life both one on one and small groups from professional athletes to anyone looking for exceptional results.

“The Ranch is the place where change happens both from within and out. Leave your past behind so you can experience your future.”

Kathy Van Patten is the founder of successful GYROTONIC® and Pilates studios in Boston, New York, California, and Texas. She has trained and coached some of the very best GYROTONIC® and Pilates teachers, who are now Master Trainers and owners of successful studios.

Romana Kryzanowska certified Kathy in Pilates in 1994, and she opened her first Pilates studio in Boston soon after.  Kathy continued her Pilates study with Bob Liekins, becoming a master trainer for Power Pilates in 1998. Kathy was certified in GYROTONIC® in 1999, and continues her studies with GYROTONIC® founder Juliu Horvath. She is certified in all courses offered in the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, is a GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer, and is authorized to conduct both GYROTONIC® and Gyrokinesis® Final Certifications.

“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.” – Buddha

Kathy Van Patten is the founder of successful GYROTONIC® and Pilates studios in Boston, New York, California, and Texas. She has trained and coached some of the very best GYROTONIC® and Pilates teachers, who are now Master Trainers and owners of successful studios.

Romana Kryzanowska certified Kathy in Pilates in 1994, and she opened her first Pilates studio in Boston soon after.  Kathy continued her Pilates study with Bob Liekins, becoming a master trainer for Power Pilates in 1998. Kathy was certified in GYROTONIC® in 1999, and continues her studies with GYROTONIC® founder Juliu Horvath. She is certified in all courses offered in the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, is a GYROTONIC® Specialized Master Trainer, and is authorized to conduct both GYROTONIC® and Gyrokinesis® Final Certifications.

“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.” – Buddha