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Bends, spirals and stretches developed by former dancer Juliu Horvath in the 1960s that take inspiration from swimming, tai chi, yoga and dance, and incorporate streamlined wood-framed equipment.

Getting the swing of things requires an unusual mix of concentration and an open mind. An hour of advanced exercises (which can take months to learn) will leave you breathless and sweaty.

Strengthening the spinal region and creating more space between the vertebrae are the primary goals, but most sessions work the entire body.

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