Gokhale Foundations

Five-plus! Just completed Foundations Course with Kerri Robinson. I am so thankful that the Gokhale method exists! It is the only thing that has made any sense after 15 years of trying everything for back and hip pain. I feel as if I am finally learning how to use my body effectively--and without pain. The results are a bit miraculous while at the same time being grounded in everyday movements. I wish this class could be taught in schools so that young people could build these lifelong habits of movement early in their lives. The beauty of this method is how it becomes a part of your daily...read more

Of all the self-care things I have tried these past years, this was the most impactful.  Aches and pains were increasingly hindering my quality of life -  something I thought was inevitable at worst and a big hurdle to overcome at best.  I came across the Gokhale method, purchased the book, about a year later attended a free workshop, and then signed up for the Foundations Course taught by Aurelia Vaicekauskas. The course was eye opening, doable, and so impactful.  Aurelia taught the course with clear explanations, illustrations and visualizations that not only showed what to do, but why...read more

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...read more

I have the Gokhale Method book but wanted help from someone who could see what I couldn't see, who could help me learn the concepts correctly, and who could do it in person.  Christine provided exactly what I wanted.  She pointed out what I was already doing right and showed me how to correct the misalignments that were contributing to my discomfort.  I am now much more mindful of how I sit, stand, bend, sleep, and walk, and am making daily progress toward becoming pain-free.

Christine pointed out what I was already doing right and showed me how to correct the misalignments that were...read more

The Gokhale Method, developed by Esther Gokhale, is deceptively simple. It’s physical and is straightforward and, for most, requires repetition and practice to replace old with new. I had the good fortune to meet Esther just after I began to experience nerve pain. Exercises learned in the Foundations Course were immediately beneficial, reducing nerve pain to the vanishing point and improving my balance and confidence. The Gokhale Method rewards its practitioners. I highly recommend it.