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TEACHER TRAININGS

Enrich your practice through continuing education. 

We offer enriching and fun training experiences at our studio clinic in the beautiful surf town of San Clemente, CA.
Our location offers easy access to beaches, food, and numerous amenities,
all while enjoying nearly perfect weather year-round.
Check out our scheduled courses below or request a course and timeline that suits your needs.
We are always ready to utilize our resources to schedule the training you are looking for!

WAV is home to GYROTONIC® South Orange County,

where we offer teacher trainings and continuing education. 

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Gyrotonic Level I Teacher Pre Training Course 
Feb 26 - March 3, 2026 with Alicia Parrish

Details: 

Course Base Fee: $1050 + $350 Studio Fee

 

​​Purpose

To provide a foundational understanding of the Gyrotonic level 1 exercises and prepare students physically for the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course. Alternately, this course may be taken for personal enrichment, as your own retreat! During this course, students focus on gaining experience and developing a personal understanding of the exercises on the Pre-Training Course exercise list. Note this course is required before attending a Foundation Course. 

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Prerequisites

An experienced Gyrotonic student with a basic understanding of the Gyrotonic level 1, progression I exercises. Students should take a minimum of ten or more classes with a Licensed Gyrotonic Trainer before registering for this course. For students who do not have access to Gyrotonic classes, a three-day introductory course designed to provide an introduction to the Gyrotonic level 1, progression 1 exercises can be taken before the Pre-Training Course.

*Note: If you are in need of this extra 3-day course or private session to help prepare, please contact us at WAV/Gyrotonic South OC directly to make arrangements in advance.

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Upon successful completion

Once students have successfully completed the Gyrotonic Level 1 Pre-Training Course, they may proceed to the Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation Course. The foundation course must be taken between one week and 3 months after the pre-training course.

Fulfills the following CECs:  Other: NPCP- 30 CEC

 

Course Fees & Registration:

Course Fee $1050 + Studio Fee $350

Please contact us at gyrotonicsouthoc@gmail.com so that we may send registration forms. To reserve your space in the course we will require a $350 non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the course fee will be due on the first day of the training. Once you have submitted your forms, please submit your deposit below. We look forward to moving with you!

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Gyrotonic Level I Teacher Training Foundation Course 
March 13 - 15, 18 - 22, 27 - 29, April 3 - 5 2026

Details: â€‹â€‹

Course fee $2100 | Studio Fee: $450

This course is scheduled over 4 long weekends.

 

Purpose

To provide a more in-depth understanding of the Gyrotonic Level 1 curriculum and provide students with the specific skills and techniques needed to teach these exercises to clients. During this course, a Gyrotonic Master Trainer introduces the teaching techniques and principles underlying the Gyrotonic Level 1 exercise syllabus and introduces the complete Gyrotonic, Level 1 exercise curriculum.​

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Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Gyrotonic Level 1 Pre-Training Course. No more than 12 weeks can expire between the completion of your Pre-Training Course and the Foundation Course.​

 

Upon Successful Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, you are issued a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can begin providing instruction to clients. The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year. During the one-year apprenticeship period, students will finish the Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprenticeship Review Course, practice teaching hours, and the Gyrotonic Final Certificate Course. Students must spend a minimum of six months in personal practice and practice teaching before they are eligible to attend the final certificate course. Retaking a â€‹Foundation Course may be applied as your Apprentice Review or Update Course. 

 

Fulfills the following CECs:

Other: NPCP- 60 CEC​

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Please contact us at gyrotonicsouthoc@gmail.com so that we may send you the necessary forms to register. To reserve your space in the course we will require a $450 non-refundable deposit. We are excited to host this course and look forward to having you join us!

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Gyrokinesis Level I Apprentice Review Course
April 24 - 26, 2026 with Shannon Horn

Details

Course Fee $525 + $350 Deposit/Studio Fee

 

Prerequisite

Successful completion of the Gyrokinesis Level I Foundation Course​

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Purpose

To help apprentices review and practice the Gyrokinesis Level I Foundation Course material and prepare for the Gyrokinesis Level I Final Certificate Course. 


During the apprenticeship period, apprentices are required to take a three day Apprentices Review Course and to complete 30 “teaching client” hours. These requirements are fulfilled over a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year apprenticeship period.

 

Apprentices complete their apprenticeship review course hours under the guidance and supervision of a Gyrokinesis Master Trainer, either in the form of a three day Gyrokinesis Apprenticeship Review Course, or by re-taking the Gyrokinesis Foundation Course.

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Upon successful completion

Once apprentices have successfully completed all of the apprenticeship requirements, they are qualified to proceed to the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Final Certificate Course. At least two weeks must elapse between the apprenticeship review course and the Gyrokinesis Final Certificate Course. At least six months must elapse between the foundation course and the final certificate course. 

 

Fulfills the following CECs:
Other: NPCP- 15 CEC
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Please contact us at gyrotonicsouthoc@gmail.com so that we may send you the necessary forms to register. To reserve your space in the course we will require a non-refundable deposit of $350.

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GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Applications for Runners

May 8 - 10, 2026 with Chantal Deeble

Details:

Course Fee: $525 + $350 Studio Fee 

Human beings are born to run! GYROTONIC® Applications for Runners is the ideal user guide for anatomically correct running, for beginners and professionals. In this course, students learn how to prepare the body for a lifetime of efficient, injury-free, enjoyable running.

 

-Theoretical background
-Healthy running techniques
-Gyrotonic Pulley Tower exercise sequences for runners.
- A runner's warm-up/aerobic sequence designed by Juliu Horvath. 

 

Prerequisite: Certified Level I Trainer

Registration:

Please contact us at gyrotonicsouthoc@gmail.com so that we may send you the necessary forms to register. To reserve your space in the course we will require a non-refundable deposit. 

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GYROKINESIS® Level I Teacher Pre-Training Course
Fall 2026 with Alicia Parrish

Details

Course Fee $1050 + $250 Deposit/Studio Fee

 

Please contact us at gyrotonicsouthoc@gmail.com so that we may send you the necessary forms to register. To reserve your space in the course we will require a non-refundable deposit. 

Gyrokinesis Pre Training Deposit Link
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Gyrotonic Level I Apprentice Review Course
TBA Late Fall 2026

Details

Course Fee $1050 + $350 Deposit/Studio Fee

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This is part 3 of your 4-part program on your journey to becoming a licensed and certified instructor.  During this course you will review the entire Foundation Level 1 curriculum, review important tips for success in your own teaching practice and prepare for a successful participation in the GYROTONIC® Final Certification Course, your final exam

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Reminder to have at least 30 teaching hours logged prior to the course. 

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Please contact us at gyrotonicsouthoc@gmail.com so that we may send you the necessary forms to register. To reserve your space in the course we will require a non-refundable deposit of $350.

Apprentice Review Course Deposit Link
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GYROKINESIS® Level I Teacher Training Foundation Course
Fall Winter 2026 TBA

Details

Course Fee $1575 + Deposit/Studio Fee $350.

Please contact us at gyrotonicsouthoc@gmail.com so that we may send you the necessary forms to register. To reserve your space in the course we will require a non-refundable deposit of $350.

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