La Trasierra, our first ever Ballet & Gyrokinesis Retreat

The Ballerinas have now landed back in London and everyone's already talking about the next retreat! 

We're thrilled that everyone had a great experience on the first ever Golborne Place & Everybody Ballet retreat. From those in the group who have never picked up a pair of ballet pumps in their life, to those who have been taking private and group classes with Isabel's Everybody Ballet for some time, it seems the group enjoyed their experience at La Trasierra...and why wouldn't they?! Take a look at the stunning pics of Charlotte Scott's gorgeous venue in the foot hills of Andalucia!

And a few snaps of the retreat group hard at work...well they worked hard and relaxed hard :)

Gyrokinesis Class led by our very own Monica Zamora

Getting in to the 'arch & curl'

Two of our stunning Ballet ladies at the barre

The essential stretch and warm up series

Isabel, full of energy to lead the Ballet Class!

Beautiful!

More Gyrokinesis with Moni

The lovely Ballet & Gyrokinesis teachers taking a well earned break

Drinks by the pool :)

Due to the happy success of the first ever Ballet & Gyrokinesis Retreat, we're already looking at dates for the next! If we've tempted you with these stunning pictures, please feel free to send your email address to amy@golborneplace.com and we'll keep you up to date on our future retreats.

The first ballet retreat!

Today our lovely ballet teacher, Isabel mcMeekan of Everybody Ballet and our very own Monica Zamora are jetting off to La Trassiera in Spain for our first ever ballet retreat. Exciting news yes, but unfortunately I will be holding the Golborne Place fort in the grey june weather and making sure our leaky roof gets fixed! It's ok, I'll be fine....sob.

La Trassiera is a beautiful hotel ideal for our first ballet retreat, set high in the mountains of Andalucia.

The group of Golborne Place and Everybody ballet clients will be put through their paces with daily Ballet and Gyrokinesis classes, a beautiful exercise that compliments and enhances the Ballet work achieved. Of course it's not all work, that would be no fun! The group will be making the most of the gorgeous grounds, relaxing in the sun (what is that again??) and taking advantage of the great food and vino.

I'll be posting pictures of the retreat once they're back (Isabel has threatened to stay so we'll see if she returns!). No doubt they'll all be sun kissed and glowing, so keep a look out for an update soon!

Gyrotonic demystified!

For those of you who are still none the wiser about the great benefits of Gyrotonic and what the exercise system actually involves, I've decided to borrow some snippets of info from Joanna Hall's Guardian article to explain what i think are the most important aspects of the system. Beatriz Pascual, friend of Golborne Place, shares some interesting insights in to the world of Gyrotonic...

The what
'Gyrotonic is a complete system of exercising: it articulates your joints, improves the flow of energy through the body, stimulates acupuncture points, builds stamina and strength and improves health.'


The how
'Gyrotonic is three-dimensional in its range of movements, and this is unique to this form of exercise. Individuals who are used to working in linear movements are often surprised by how little control they have of their bodies in this way - so you need to be consistent with your sessions to see the benefits. Once a week is good, but twice a week is preferable.'

The why
Gyrotonic improves posture

Sports medics have attributed a more upright and elegant posture to the continuous involvement of the supportive muscles as they are strengthened and stretched.

Gyrotonic is great for our joints

Gyrotonics is beneficial for anyone suffering from joint pain because the unique way of securing the pulleys on the GXS machines allows movement without impact.

Gyrotonic creates better co-ordination

The major muscle groups work together as well as interdependently, which, over time, leads to increased coordination with more efficient muscle recruitment.

Gyrotonic makes you feel great!

Fans attribute increased energy and raised spirits to the circular, spiralling motions and specific individual breathing patterns, which help relax tight muscles and stiff joints.

Gyrotonic gives you full spinal mobility

Gyrotonic movements free the spine to move in all directions, so improving back suppleness.

I hope that answers a few questions about Gyrotonic. It truly is my favourite form of exercise, and I have done everything from football, hockey, swimming, netball, pilates, running and yoga. The combination of feeling more confident in your own skin with the calming of mind and soul is something priceless in any walk of life, not just in sports. If you still need more information why not pop by to chat to one of our teachers or call reception on 020 8969 8907.