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Humans Learn through Repetition
Written by: Esther Gokhale
Learning and internalizing techniques doesn't always happen immediately, or without assistance from a teacher.
The Gokhale Method Foundations Course took many years to be developed and perfected. After years of crafting the language, honing the metaphors, and rearranging the order in which techniques are taught, I considered the course well-constructed and comprehensive. I was proud to not be peddling products gratuitously, nor to insist students keep coming back for additional lessons.
The results of this approach were not always stellar. Though some students functioned just fine after a full 6-lesson Foundations Course, most students needed ongoing repetition to “get it” in their minds, their bodies, and their memory.
The example that brought this point home vividly involved a student who is a physician. She had undergone one back surgery, and was scheduled for another, for extreme sciatic pain that made her want to lie down as much as possible. Driving herself anywhere was impossible, let alone working a full day. Read my latest blog post to learn more about how her case made me realize a fundamental truth about the nature of human learning and how it relates to posture techniques.
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In case you missed our last blog post:
Respecting the Neck: The Eyes Have It
For a limited time only, enjoy a free sample of our on-demand Online University content! Additional special offer for Alumni: call our Customer Support team at 1-888-557-6788 for $100 off a year-long subscription to our Online University, featuring over 60 topical, instructional videos and Live Chats with Esther twice monthly. Offer valid December 12-20, 2019. Please note: you must call in order to receive the discounted rate.
Our New Pop-up Course
LAST CHANCE!
Dec 15 | Durham, NORTH CAROLINA
JUST ADDED!
Dec 17 | Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
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Jan 25 | Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA
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Jan 26 | Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
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Jan 28 | Costa Mesa, CALIFORNIA
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Feb 1 | San Luis Obispo, CALIFORNIA
Feb 10 | 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 across the country. She will also be available for a few private appointments in her upcoming travel destination: Durham, NC. 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!
In the News
Mishpacha Magazine recently interviewed Esther on posture and its relationship to overall health, among other topics! Look for the December 11 issue in print on newsstands and at bookstores near you!
Esther was recently interviewed on the Thriving Wellness podcast by Ryan Kennedy, a traditional naturopath and board-certified clinical nutritionist, to discuss overcoming back pain and living a pain-free life.
Don't miss Esther's recent discussion with Courtney Wyckoff of MommaStrong, featuring an excellent conversation on the role of posture during and after pregnancy, and the concept of embodying poise!
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®
Stacksitting with your behind behind you
Here is a short video to help you follow along.
Click here to watch.
Success Story
“I've become more mindful of what is happening in my body.”
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Have a story to tell? We would love to hear it!
Quote we're thinking about
“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.”
~Bill Nye
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