Testimonials
I've been attending private classes at Village Gyrotonic for almost 10 years, and I never intend to stop! The dedicated trainers, Ursula, Desiree, Jamila, Emily, Lauren, and the studio owner Esther, have always been there to guide and support me. The studio is a haven for finding growth and expansion on many levels. Consequently, the transition from my 50's to 60's has been one of joy and discovery!
- Ron
I have been exercising at Village Gyrotonic for over 5 years. As someone who sits in an office chair for way too many hours, working with Esther and Jamila has helped me with posture and lower back issues. As I get older, they have helped me get stronger and, though I am rather short, people think I am taller because of how I hold myself. Highly recommended.
- Sara S. Brandston
Life changing! Hands down the most incredible studio and instructors. I’ve done many different types of movement therapy for my back and alignment, and Village Gyrotonics is the only place that has led me to long lasting relief and change. Esther and all the instructors are amazing - the best of the best. Highly recommend!
- Sam Ackerman
Village Gyrotonics is absolutely amazing. As someone who has scoliosis and a spinal fusion, I’ve always looked for ways to find more alignment in my body and get stronger despite my limited range of motion. I also sit in an office chair for a large part of the day, and end up holding a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders.
I’ve been working with Jamila for a few months now, and her level of expertise and attention to detail is incredible. Jamila is really good at spotting the imbalances in my body and is extremely knowledgeable about the types of movements needed to strengthen and balance my body. After every session I feel so much more aligned and open, and the tension in my neck and shoulders has noticeably decreased. Not only do I feel so much better, I also feel so much more aware of my body and posture in my day to day life, from how I sit at work to how I walk.
And not to mention that Jamila is super friendly and kind, and also Zoe, the studio manager, is always so welcoming! Village Gyrotonics is truly an amazing studio, and I would highly recommend!
- Gloria Hwang
First of all I have to say its the best exercise practice that I have had in a very long time, and so grateful they are located in the Village, which makes it so convenient.
My biggest regret is that I did not start sooner, because it has helped me deal with so many issues that I have struggled with for years, i.e., lower back issue, knee issues, sciatica, shoulder tension etc.
All other exercises and practices i.e., yoga, Feldenkrais, weights etc, I tried throughout the years including pt, did not help me as much as gyrotonic has in these last 2 years. The benefits are amazing and my acupuncturist who encouraged me to check it out, tells me how much I have improved my body alignment and posture.
Every time I would pass by the studio, I was always so taken by the people that were using the machines and always thought to myself, that must feel really good. Well I am so thankful for stopping by and inquire if I could benefit from it. After the first 2 complimentary private sessions, I signed up for 10 classes, and and then 20 classes and have been totally committed since then.
- Aldina Marques
Upon reaching age 86, I relinquished my first violin chair in the Greenwich village orchestra, so that a younger, more adept young player would be able to join the orchestra. Beginning signs of arthritis and lack of stamina contributed to this decision.
But my violin teacher had impressed upon me a life moulding maxim: to always keep your instrument in top functioning condition.
For a violinist, that means replacing strings as they become untrue to the pitch, not letting the bridge warp, and above all, don’t let the wood get cracked.
My real life profession was as an actor, and an actor’s instrument is herself. Her soul, mind and body. And I had long maintained an instrument that was strong, lithe, and as beautiful as I could, with ballet and voice exercises. But here I was, with signs of irreparable damage due to aging, facing an agonizing decision: to do something, or not.
And if yes, what should it be?
Not ballet any more… far too demanding.
- Helen-Jean Arthur
Village Gyrotonics is a gem in this city of oversized and overcrowded studios! Jamila (patient and fantastic) has been helping me work on core strengthening, flexibility, toning and posture. After 10 years of yoga, I was searching for something a bit less methodical but similar end results, I found it with Gyrotonics! Thank you Jamila, for keeping me in shape, Zoe, for organizing my sessions and for all of your help, and Esther for creating this wonderful and peaceful studio environment!
- Tammy Sherman
I've been coming to this studio for 4 years. I see extraordinary improvements in my body. My strength, muscle tone and posture have improved dramatically. I work with Jamila and it is the treat of my week.
- Annabelle Swanson
Transformative exercise experience. I have had solo sessions with Jamila and Esther, and they are attentive to every detail and provide a holistic and bespoke approach for every client and every session.
I started after a traumatic incident involving a fire, and the sessions were a vital part of my recovery.
- Kara Boyle
I came to Village Gyrotonic as part of a path towards recovering physical resilience after a long illness. As a West Village resident, the proximity to home and the importance to be supportive of a local business in my community were key to my choice.
What I found was a new understanding of the body, new frontiers of movement, fascinating and challenging, revolutionary even, an approach that is very much aligned with what I was looking for and from which we can all benefit.
I am most grateful to Esther Moreno, the owner of Village Gyrotonic and Zoe Brod, Studio Manager, for the warmth and kindness with which I was welcome to the Studio, which has made my experience so pleasant, rewarding and fulfilling. I loved the relaxed, friendly, and very professional environment you provide which helps us all accomplish our goals smoothly and successfully. It was everything I expected and way, way more.
- Paolo Valois-Lopes
Village Gyrotonic is a gem. A small (three Towers plus another station) independent studio run by Esther Moreno and her excellent staff of trained, expert, caring, and compassionate trainers. You are as likely to work across from a famous actor, as from a neighborhood denizen wanting to maintain a fit body (my reason for choosing gyrotonics), or someone sent to the studio (by a medical or other professional) to rehab an injury. The variety of exercises one can do with the Tower is endless, and Esther's crew seems to know them all, as well as which to apply in whatever circumstance.
Today my spine is straight(er). My posture is much improved. And best of all, this life-long flatfoot now has arches!
- Evelyn Wilk
