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The Gokhale Method® teaches healthy posture and movement, so you can live your life free from back pain. Move like you are meant to. https://gokhalemethod.com/

The Gokhale Method works to realign and restore the spine to its natural shape, bringing you back to a pain-free life. Using healthy posture and everyday movements, like sitting, standing, sleeping, walking, and bending, you will strengthen your muscles, protect your spine, nourish your joints, and prevent injuries

11/10/2025

Join us for a free 1-hour Gokhale Method workshop (online or in-person) and discover practical tools you can start using right away.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Why 80% of us suffer from back pain
✅ How Esther Gokhale healed her herniated disc—even after a failed surgery
✅ The science + anthropology behind the Gokhale Method’s success
✅ First, simple steps to ease back, neck, muscle, and joint pain today
✅ How thousands have already transformed their bodies and reclaimed pain-free lives

This November, free workshops are happening worldwide online, in English and other languages, across many time zones.

In-person Free Workshops:
📍 Westchester, Illinois I Wed, Nov 12 I Aurelia Vaicekauskas
📍 Palo Alto, California I Fri, Nov 14 I Esther Gokhale
📍 Chicago, Illinois I Sat, Nov 15 I Aurelia Vaicekauskas

Online Free Workshops:
💻 Europe/Berlin (Online via Zoom) I Tue, Nov 11 I Julie Johnson

👉 Explore the full schedule and find one that works for you at the link below.

https://bit.ly/48jdtNg

See you there!

11/09/2025

Many of our students share that after learning the Gokhale Method®, they’ve been able to return to the activities they love without the pain that once held them back!

We’re so glad to see our students moving freely again and enjoying life to the fullest.

11/08/2025

Many of us think the key to flexibility is pushing our tight muscles to the max, but overstretching can actually do more harm than good.

Our students discover a different path: as posture improves and neglected muscles regain strength, tight muscles gradually let go on their own. No more repeatedly “stretching out” muscles that feel just as tight the next day.

💡 The takeaway: flexibility isn’t about forcing your body into extremes; it’s about building strength, restoring alignment, and letting your muscles do their jobs naturally.

11/07/2025

That big morning yawn or full-body stretch isn’t just cute, it’s your body recalibrating itself. When you pandiculate, you gently contract and release your muscles under conscious control, letting go of tension and restoring balanced tone.

Rolling on your mat, stretching, and yawning can feel surprisingly delicious, and once you start, it’s hard to stop as layers of tension melt away.

Just like cats, dogs, and other mammals, we humans are meant to move, stretch, and yawn naturally. Give yourself a moment today to reset, your body and nervous system will thank you. 🐾✨

11/06/2025

If you’ve ever wondered why stretching advice keeps changing… you’re not alone. Over the decades, we’ve seen everything from bouncing stretches to long static holds to dynamic warm-ups and neurological techniques like PNF.

In our latest blog post, Esther explores the fascinating evolution of stretching and why healthy posture and a well-organized body make so much difference in helping tight muscles finally let go.

🧠💛 If you’ve ever stretched and stretched… only to feel tight again the next day, this one might shift your perspective.

👉 Read the full post: “A Brief History of Stretching—And Why Healthy Posture is Key”

Link: https://bit.ly/4qJi2Hf

11/05/2025

Most back strain happens during everyday tasks like lifting. One helpful way to protect the spine is to keep a lengthened, straight back and allow the pelvis to tip slightly forward (anteversion). This positioning helps the hips and legs do the work instead of the lower back. Small adjustments like this can make everyday movements feel lighter and more supported. 📦

11/04/2025

Many people lift with their neck strained, lower back arched, and pelvis tucked; a combination that puts unnecessary stress on the spine. 😣

In the Gokhale Method, we teach a different way:
✅ Keep the neck and spine lengthened
✅ Maintain a naturally anteverted pelvis
✅ Hinge at the hips to protect your back

Small shifts in alignment can make a big difference in preventing back pain and injury even for everyday tasks like lifting a box. 📦💪

✨ Want to learn how to lift safely and move pain-free? Join our free Gokhale Method workshop and discover simple, everyday ways to protect your back.

11/03/2025

Join us for a free 1-hour Gokhale Method workshop (online or in-person) and discover practical tools you can start using right away.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Why 80% of us suffer from back pain
✅ How Esther Gokhale healed her herniated disc—even after a failed surgery
✅ The science + anthropology behind the Gokhale Method’s success
✅ First, simple steps to ease back, neck, muscle, and joint pain today
✅ How thousands have already transformed their bodies and reclaimed pain-free lives

This upcoming November, free workshops are happening worldwide online, in English and other languages, across many time zones.

In-person Free Workshops:
📍 Monona, Wisconsin I Fri, Nov 7 I Sigrun Franzen
📍 Elmwood, Illinois I Fri, Nov 7 I Kate Potter
📍 Canberra, Australia I Sun, Nov 9 I Tegan Kahn

Online Free Workshops:
💻 Asia/Singapore (Online via Zoom) I Thu, Nov 6 I Meenakshi Harjai
💻 Europe/Berlin (Online via Zoom) I Tue, Nov 11 I Julie Johnson

👉 Explore the full schedule and find one that works for you at the link below.

https://bit.ly/48jdtNg

See you there!

11/02/2025

Feeling calmer and more centered is one of the surprising gifts many students discover through the Gokhale Method®. ✨

Thank you, Selora, for sharing your experience in the Foundations Course with Teacher Kerri in WA! We love hearing how deeper understanding leads to meaningful, lasting change. 🙌

11/01/2025

When bending or lifting, like picking up a box or taking out the trash, or bringing down those Halloween decorations, it’s not just about keeping your back straight. What truly protects your spine is engaging your Inner Corset.

In the Gokhale Method, the Inner Corset combines the rib anchor with deep abdominal and back muscles. This natural support system elongates and braces your spine against gravity, impact, and distortion. Keeping you strong, stable, and injury-free.

Think of it as your built-in weight belt; one you can activate anytime, anywhere. It’s your ticket to staying active without wear and tear.

✨ Ready to learn how to engage your Inner Corset? Visit gokhalemethod.com to explore our workshops and free classes.

10/31/2025

🎃 This Halloween, even peeling garlic can be a spine-saving moment! 🧄✨
Instead of hunching over your counter, Esther shows how to roll your shoulders back, activate your inner corset, and protect your back; no pain, no vampires! 🦇💪

Every small task is a big opportunity for good posture. Happy Halloween from the Gokhale Method! 👻

10/30/2025

As we celebrate Halloween and Día de Mu***os, it’s a perfect time to playfully reconnect with our skeletons, and posture is all about how our bones stack, shape, and relate to each other.

This festive character shows all clues to a healthier, more spacious alignment.

Back in 2021, Esther attended a Día de Mu***os celebration that sparked rich reflections about posture and the wisdom held in our bones. Between stories of loved ones, the scent of copal incense, delicious guacamole and chile rellenos con nogada, and whimsical Mexican skeletal art, she noticed how many traditional pieces subtly capture postural truths.

Inspired by that memory, let’s shake, rattle, dance, and sense our bones into better alignment. Becoming aware of the structure beneath our muscles is a powerful step toward moving pain-free.

Want to learn more about healthy alignment, the natural way? Join us in any of our free workshops; your bones will thank you!

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3790 El Camino Real #1033
Palo Alto, CA
94306

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

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https://gokhalemethod.com/

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