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Function over Appearance: MommaStrong, the Gokhale Method, and Posture for Moms
Written by: Esther Gokhale
While pregnant with my first child, I encountered crippling back pain for the first time. Pregnancy was the catalyst which set me on my ongoing posture journey and led me to create the Gokhale Method. It's safe to say that the experience of pregnancy has dramatically changed my life in more ways than one!
I recently sat down with Courtney Wyckoff, founder of MommaStrong, to discuss healthy posture for new and expectant moms.
Read more to learn about the deep relationship between posture and poise, and how adopting the mentality of "function over appearance" can make a big difference in your life.
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In case you missed our last blog post:
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Our New Pop-up Course
LAST CHANCE! Nov 17 | Dallas / Allen, TEXAS
JUST ADDED! Nov 25 | Berkeley, CALIFORNIA
Join Esther for this hands-on, detailed introduction to the Gokhale Method which includes our proprietary SpineTracker™ wearable tech. This offering includes a 30-minute online follow-up session with a qualified Gokhale Method teacher and a PDF of 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, as well as a Stretchsit® Cushion and a streaming copy of our DVD Back Pain: The Primal Posture™ Solution.
Are you interested in teaching?
Would you like to help people become pain-free by teaching this work? We are looking to expand our vibrant Gokhale Method teacher community! We are especially seeking teachers in the following locations, but all are welcome:
AZ: Phoenix, Tucson
CA: Berkeley, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles
ME: Portland
MO: Kansas City, St. Louis
NC: Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh
NV: Las Vegas
OH: Columbus
OK: Oklahoma City
TX: Austin, Dallas, Houston
If you or someone you know is interested, reach out to us at [email protected]!
Private Appointments with Esther Near You
Esther is currently travel-teaching, offering our new Pop-up Course in a variety of locations in Colorado and Texas. She will also be available for a few private appointments in her upcoming travel destination: Dallas, TX. Email [email protected] to reserve one of her slots now!
Hosting Travel Teachers
Would you like to host a Gokhale Method teacher when they are travel teaching? If you are willing to support us in this way, please email [email protected].
Learn with Esther
Here are a few upcoming opportunities to join Esther for a retreat or workshop on her travels:
Mar 20-22, 2020 | Scotts Valley, CALIFORNIA:
Join Esther for Posture for Strength, Openness, and Well-Being, a weekend retreat program at 1440 Multiversity! Enjoy the benefits of the Gokhale Method and work directly with Esther in a serene, inspiring setting. Register today!
May 29-31, 2020 | Big Sur, CALIFORNIA:
Join Esther for How to Use Posture to Nurture Strength, Openness, and More, a weekend retreat program at the Esalen Institute! Enjoy the benefits of the Gokhale Method and work directly with Esther in a memorable setting on the scenic California coast. Register today!
Upcoming Events
Nov 16, 2019 | Dallas / Allen, TEXAS:
Esther will be presenting and leading morning movement sessions at the Weston A. Price Foundation's Wise Traditions Conference. If you're attending and interested in catching her talk, more information is available here.
In the News
Check out Esther's recent podcast appearance, in which she's interviewed about posture by host Marisa Moon on The Foundation of Wellness! Available here, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Interested in sharing the ins and outs of the Gokhale Method with friends and family but not sure where to start? Check out Esther's in-depth Q&A on famed wellness website goop!
Enjoy a Gokhale Moment®
Pelvic Placement
Here is a short video to help you follow along.
Click here to watch.
Success Story
“...I'm really grateful that I found this.”
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Have a story to tell? We would love to hear it!
Quote we're thinking about
“Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.”
~Will Rogers
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