Free Workshop

About this workshop


In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the why and the how of the Gokhale Method. Every workshop is different, in order to best address the attendees’ needs. Workshops often begin by showing you how to stretchsit. This is a way of sitting that puts your back in gentle traction, easing compression in your spine and stretching out tight or spasmed back muscles.

Other techniques taught in this workshop will begin to help you:

  • 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.



“Several months ago, when I first heard about the Gokhale Method from a friend who is an occupational therapist, I considered taking one of the free classes to get a better idea of what it entailed. However, I kept putting it off thinking that I should wait until my back felt better. After all, how was I going to sit for an hour and a half in a classroom when I couldn’t even sit 10 minutes in my own home due to severe sciatica pain? Finally I decided to attend one of the free classes thinking that I would just stand in the back of the room if the pain became too intolerable. The instructor started us out by teaching the stretchsitting technique which, to my great surprise, was very comfortable for my back and leg. Imagine my amazement when I realized that I had sat pain-free for 45 minutes! Now I am taking the course learning new positions for walking, lying, standing, bending, and more. The entire Method has been a true revelation, and I shall be using it for the rest of my life to promote good back health. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to take that free class!”

        - Jeri Bessat


“Having lived 12+ years with chronic lower back pain, I regained hope for finding a cure through attending a Gokhale Method free webinar.”

       - Aaron Nitzki
Date
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Language
English
Format
Free workshop
Cost
Free
Class details
Water, a hat, towel, sunscreen clothing and/or reef safe sunscreen and a folding chair or something comfortable to sit on is recommended (there will be plenty of picnic table and ground seating).
Location
62-3461 Kawaihae Rd
Waimea, HI 96743
United States
Venue Info
Name of Facility:
Spencer Beach park
Facility Details:
The workshop will be located at the picnic tables across the walkway from the men's restroom and accessible ramp near the phone booths. If this area is taken (picnic areas are unreserved), we will be at the nearest possible picnic area continuing to the left (while facing the ocean) from there. If you do not see us, call me and I will explain where we are.
Parking Info:
If available, parking in the lot to the right as you enter the park is recommended for those who want to park closer to the bathrooms and our preferred site. There is additional parking to the left.
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Lisa Marinho
Phone Number
+1 808 374 2808

Your Teacher

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. In teaching, Lisa always strives to create an engaging, playful atmosphere in which everyone can learn from and encourage one another.

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