Lisa Marinho

Lisa Marinho

Contact:

Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 808 374 2808

Teaches in:

English

Location:

Rohnert Park/Cotati, CA

Hawi, HI

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Meet Lisa

Lisa has a zest for life with many varied interests, loves teaching the Gokhale Method, and finds it a great joy to support others in getting the most out of life through learning healthy posture and movement. Learning this elegant, simple method created a huge change in Lisa’s own life: “I was introduced to the Gokhale Method by my acupuncturist, who shared a link to the how-to video for stretchlying on the back. I experienced so much improvement from a few minutes a night of stretchlying that I wanted to learn more and enrolled in a Gokhale Method Foundations Course.” 


Finding joy, increased freedom, and strength through integrating the Gokhale knowledge into daily activities including working, sleeping, surfing, hiking, walking, swimming, dancing, and playing the didjeridoo, Lisa feels encouraged to share this information with others and is deeply grateful to Esther Gokhale for creating a gentle, fun and easy-to-understand way of moving that supports physical and mental health. 


In their teaching, Lisa always strives to create an engaging, playful atmosphere in which everyone can learn from and encourage one another. Lisa has a particular desire to help people of all ages and walks of life to improve athleticism, vitality, and maintain a healthy spine throughout life with Gokhale Method techniques and is exceptionally grateful to have met this lovely community of Gokhale students and teachers.  
 
  • Oloph Granath; Dentist (Retired), Santa Rosa, CA

    The class that Lisa led has had a big impact on my daily life. Working on incorporating it all. Lisa is a good teacher with a lot of knowledge and can show the technique and also make you understand. There was a lot of laughter intermingled with the learning. Looking forward to the refresher class in November!

  • Betty David-Ross, Teacher, Kailua-Kona, HI

    I took the in-person foundations course with Lisa in Hawaii. She is an excellent teacher, knowledgeable not only about the Gokhale method but about the body. She has the background knowledge to respond to student's individual needs. I got a great deal out of it.

  • Jo Daly; Homeopath

    Having had bad posture and some back pain for most of my life and having tried many modalities, I was initially skeptical. Lisa's introduction in the first class was clear, simple and made absolute sense to me and I realized that profound change was possible if I applied myself to this method. The class is a mixture of explanation, demonstration and hands-on application with tools and techniques to explore one's individual needs. It was inspiring to hear of Lisa's journey with her own posture. She taught our group in a relaxed yet confident way, with opportunity for differing bodies and

Lisa’s in-person offerings

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Free Workshops

In these workshops, you’ll start to learn the why and how of the Gokhale Method. Many workshops begin by showing you how to stretchsit. This is a way of sitting back in a seat and giving yourself gentle traction, which eases compression in your spine and stretches out tight or spasming back muscles. In this short amount of time, you will be introduced to techniques to:

  • Reduce or eliminate back, neck, muscle and joint pain
  • Prevent muscle and joint degeneration and injury
  • Increase your energy, stamina, and flexibility
  • Reduce stress and improve your appearance
  • Effects are often immediate and last a lifetime.
Event DATE/TIME Location Language
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Jan 16, 2025, 9:00 AM Jan 16 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Jan 23, 2025, 9:00 AM Jan 23 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Jan 30, 2025, 9:00 AM Jan 30 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Feb 06, 2025, 9:00 AM Feb 6 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Feb 13, 2025, 9:00 AM Feb 13 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Feb 27, 2025, 9:00 AM Feb 27 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Mar 06, 2025, 9:00 AM Mar 6 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Mar 13, 2025, 9:00 AM Mar 13 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Mar 20, 2025, 9:00 AM Mar 20 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Free Workshop - Kapa`au - HI - Apr 10, 2025, 9:00 AM Apr 10 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Kapa`au,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
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Gokhale® Consultation

Lisa Marinho

Rohnert Park/Cotati, CA

Hawi, HI

A 40 minute online initial consultation is a good place to begin your posture journey, especially if you have a complex history of musculoskeletal or health problems. 
You will receive a comprehensive evaluation of your current posture and how it relates to problems you may be having, a projection of what structural changes are possible, and some key ideas and practices to help you improve your structure immediately and long-term.

Using modern technology allows a two-way online video/audio communication. 
Our students have found this to be a surprisingly effective way of getting started 
or refining their understanding of the Gokhale Method techniques.

Our Online Initial Consultation is the best place to start. You'll work one-on-one with a qualified Gokhale Method teacher to pinpoint your specific posture concerns and begin with personalized coaching. Select a teacher from the menu below to view availability and book your Online Initial Consultation today!

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Gokhale® Foundations

Learn in a small group or one-on-one with personalized hands-on help from an expert in the Gokhale Method.

If you’re looking to learn the Gokhale Method in-person, our 6-lesson Foundations course is designed for beginners and can change your posture habits efficiently and profoundly. Taught by a qualified Gokhale Method teacher, it covers all the techniques described in Esther Gokhale’s book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, and more.

Students receive personalized hands-on instruction, visual cues, and verbal explanations. All our teachers are experts in giving immediate feedback and gentle guidance to ensure you master the techniques correctly.

Learn one-on-one (6x45 minutes) to suit your schedule. Or choose an intensive or weekly small group class (6x90 minutes, capped at 8). Either way, you will receive individualized attention, learn deeply, leading to a life-changing transformation.

Choose a group course  or contact your instructor for private options below.
 

Event DATE/TIME Location Language
Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Jan 18 - Feb 02, 2025, 9:00 AM Jan 18 - Feb 1 Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Mar 01 - Mar 15, 2025, 9:00 AM Mar 1 - Mar 15 Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Foundations course - Hawi - HI - May 03 - May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM May 3 - May 17 Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Jul 05 - Jul 19, 2025, 9:00 AM Jul 5 - Jul 19 Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Sep 06 - Sep 20, 2025, 9:00 AM Sep 6 - Sep 20 Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Nov 01 - Nov 15, 2025, 9:00 AM Nov 1 - Nov 15 Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Jan 03 - Jan 17, 2026, 9:00 AM Jan 3 - Jan 17 Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
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ALUMNI SERVICES

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Continuing Education Courses

Spend time with your fellow Gokhale Method graduates refining, honing, and advancing your J-spine.

Our small group in-person alumni classes provide individualized hands-on instruction and access to your teachers’ store of expert postural knowledge. The small class sizes allow your teacher to entertain special requests.

Practicing in groups of no more than 8 students also allows you to share your experience and learn from others. You will find our teachers offering classes on a wide variety of topics, ranging from general refresher, glide-walking and exercise.

Group classes can be one, two or four hours. Private classes are also available.

Event DATE/TIME Location Language
Continuing Ed - Refresher - Cotati - CA - Jan 05, 2025, 11:30 AM Jan 5 | 11 : 30 am - 12 : 30 pm Cotati,California,United States English Learn more
Gokhale Refresher Jan 18 | 1 : 30 pm - 2 : 30 pm Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Gokhale Refresher Feb 1 | 1 : 30 pm - 2 : 30 pm Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Gokhale Refresher Mar 1 | 1 : 30 pm - 2 : 30 pm Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Gokhale Refresher Apr 5 | 9 : 30 am - 10 : 30 am Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Gokhale Refresher May 3 | 1 : 30 pm - 2 : 30 pm Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Continuing Ed - Refresher - Hawi - HI - Jun 07, 2025, 9:00 AM Jun 7 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Continuing Ed - Refresher - Hawi - HI - Jul 05, 2025, 1:30 PM Jul 5 | 1 : 30 pm - 2 : 30 pm Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
Continuing Ed - Refresher - Hawi - HI - Aug 02, 2025, 9:00 AM Aug 2 | 9 : 00 am - 10 : 00 am Hawi,Hawaii,United States English Learn more
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Gokhale Consultation for Alumni

Our Gokhale Method Teachers are here to give you undivided, personalized attention and share their expertise.

Individual coaching will help you fully reclaim your J-spine and the delicious comfort that comes with it.

You can choose to:

  • Brush up on techniques learned long ago and half-forgotten
  • Advance your posture skills to a new level
  • Adapt your posture knowledge to a specific activity
  • Troubleshoot a persistent ache or pain
     
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