Robert Bob Samiljan Maui Gyrotonic – Great Man, Great Teacher
About Bob
Robert Bob Samiljan – Maui, Hawaii – has been teaching GYROTONIC® for 20 years now.
Gyrotonic Personal Training classes take the body beyond its current limitations. People come out of a class with increased freedom of movement, greater strength, and more agility.
His first four years of training were with GYROTONIC® creator Juliu Horvath: “The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a unique, holistic approach to movement. Some of the benefits of a regular Gyrotonic practice include a healthier, more supple spine, increased range of motion, greater joint stability, improved agility and athletic performance and a deep internal strength. Experienced Gyrotonic trainers offer personalized sessions that are adapted to fit the needs of all ages and abilities from elderly patients recovering from injury, to highly skilled professional athletes.”
He has been a certified GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer since 2001.
Bob also teaches many other movement modalities including aerial yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates.
He is a former boat captain, wind-surfing instructor, collegiate sculler, and triathlete. He enjoys playing music and dancing.
Bob has performed massage as a licensed massage therapist for 30 years; massage is available upon request.
“Robert is Attentive & Compassionate”
“I am happy to recommend Bob as a Gyrotonic teacher. His lovely outdoor studio in South Kihei – right before Wailea, Hawaii – overlooks trees and a garden, amidst the music of bird calls. Bob is attentive and compassionate.
I always feel that his entire focus is on me, ensuring that I am getting maximum benefit.
Gyrotonic work, as taught by Bob, is amazing, emphasizing flow, energy, and movement. No matter what your level of physical fitness is, Bob will help make Gyrotonic work for you to improve core strength, alignment, and flexibility.”
– KAAZ
“Doing Gyrotonic in Maui with Bob Samiljan has been a lifesaver”
“I’ve been working with Bob for a number of years as I’ve gone through some health crises. I’m a former athlete and dancer who has gone through a number of accidents and bouts with disease, although I’ve always been committed to being as physically active and strong as possible. Doing gyrotonic with Bob has been a lifesaver. I’ve maintained and gone way beyond my expectations for range of motion and strength. Bob is gentle, but highly supportive of my pushing myself (without hurting myself) to reach my maximum physical potential. I had been a professor at the top medical school in San Francisco many years ago and could not imagine having a better person to work with than Bob anywhere in the world. To work with him in Maui exceeds all expectations.”
– GEORGE FEIN, Ph.D.
President and Senior Scientist
Neurobehavioral Research, Inc.
“Bob’s Knowledge of Body/Mind/Spirit it’s Not Just Great, it’s Beyond Description”
“Much to my surprise, Gyrotonic is the BEST for me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually that I have ever experienced — It is beyond description. Bob’s knowledge of body/mind/spirit, plus his ability to be fully present, gives me individualized training in the moment.”
– JENNY SWICK
“In Robert ‘Bob’ Samiljan We Found a True Teacher”
“When my husband and I decided to schedule a few Gyrotonic classes while on vacation in Maui, we thought we knew what we were signing up for: As seasoned Gyrotonic students, we figured it would keep us fit between tiki bars. We were delighted to find so much more — In Bob we found a true teacher — an inspiration to explore our bodies and ourselves more deeply. Bob is an embodiment of authentic movement, with deep knowledge of the Gyrotonic system, who guides students to understand the dance of moving in, and through, this world with energy, joy, and ease.
We continued to return to Maui to train with Bob, ultimately even doing our 10-day instructor pre-training with him.”
– ALANA AND ERIC
“Bob is a True Professional. A Talented and Conscientious Teacher”
“Twenty years ago I met Bob and began my Gyrotonic training with him, and we are still great friends. Through his kindness and encouragement, I became certified and eventually opened my own studio.
Bob is a true professional — a talented and conscientious teacher. He is demanding, yet kind, and designs his teaching to fit each individual’s needs.
Because of Bob, Gyrotonic has become my lifelong passion and journey.”
– OBLIO WISH,
Owner, Gyrotonic Sat Nam
“In Robert Bob Samiljan We Found a True Healer. He is Refreshingly Trustworthy and Respectful.”
“Bob has a way of seeing and unwinding unconscious patterns that stress the system, and then re-working them so you move effortlessly.
Working with Bob, I experience profound improvement in my physical, mental and emotional health. Not only do I feel better in my body — stronger, fewer aches and pains, standing taller, etc — but I witness an impact in my day-to-day experience.
Bob is committed to my growth and development. He is a true healer and is 100% focused and present every time we work together. He is refreshingly trustworthy and respectful.”
– NYKKI HARDIN,
Nutrition and Detox Expert
“Robert Bob Samiljan Maui Gyrotonic: a Knowledgeable Experienced Instructor!”
– VIRGINIAL HOLTE,
West Hawaii Dance Academy
“Robert Showed Me The Secrets to Getting into Flexible Shape”
“Robert Samiljan at Bob’s Kihei Studio in Maui showed me the secrets to getting into flexible shape without having to be an elite athlete. His exercises and equipment sped up that process and helped me to feel like I have a teenage body again. Bob is very knowledgeable, gentle, and patient. He is an expert in anatomy and spinal alignment, and you will enjoy your session immensely.”
– DAMON ACKERMAN,
Child and Family Therapist
“I Feel Great After Working Out With Bob. I Love Gyrotonic!”
– KATHY WILLIAMS,
Kathy’s Kihei Wailea Yoga
“I Feel better, Look Better, and Feel Stronger With Bob’s Exercise Program!”
Robert he’s a true Gyrotonic expert!
– LOUISE LAMBERT,
Louise Lambert Music