Before enrolling in either of the Level 1 teacher training programs, students are required to have experience with,  and a basic understanding of the Level 1 exercises of the method they choose to study.

People typically take at least 10 Gyrotonic classes with a licensed Gyrotonic Trainer before they have enough experience to begin the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Program. People typically take at least 10 Gyrokinesis classes with a licensed Gyrokinesis Trainer before they have enough experience to begin the Gyrokinesis Level 1 Teacher Training Program.