# GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Student testimonials
Recommended by Hua Jie, a student of teacher Andie:
Before I knew it, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® and I had been together for five years. It started out of curiosity, but now it has become my daily ritual. Every morning, I set aside twenty minutes to practice GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® on the mat, like pressing the power button on my body, gently awakening the energy for the day.
My weekly weight training class is the time I look forward to most. Under the guidance of my favorite instructor, Andie, and with the support of the equipment and her manual techniques, each class feels like a full-body rejuvenation. My chest opens up, my body becomes more upright and has more space; that feeling of stretching and exhilaration is something no other exercise can replace.
I've always considered myself a "body noob," and initially only preferred machine-based exercises. But as my control over my body gradually improved, I also fell in love with mat exercises. The greatest charm of mat exercises is that they can be done "anytime, anywhere": as long as you're willing, even on the subway, you can subtly allow your pelvis to arch and curl, giving your stiff spine a moment of relief.
In group classes, rising and falling with the music, every movement feels like the spine dancing. At that moment, a strong sense of emotion wells up inside me—I am cherishing myself in this way, gently caring for myself.
I hope everyone can give themselves a chance to be curious and experience the charm of GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®. Perhaps, like me, you too can step from being a "Muggle" into this gentle yet profound practice and find your own sense of freedom and balance.
