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Opening Your Heart Space
Written by: Esther Gokhale
This bronze figure shows an open chest and “heart space;” his shoulders are well back and his ribcage is anchored. Original image courtesy Gareth Williams under CC BY 2.0.
“Heart space” is a term used in yoga to describe the upper part of the chest where the heart is located. Valentine’s Day is an ideal time to give some special attention to this region, and explore its relation to your posture and wellbeing.
The functioning of the heart is clearly essential to good health and life itself, but the organ and its position in the chest are also given special importance in many religious and cultural frameworks.
The Gokhale Method teaches four particular techniques which enable you to open your chest without doing damage to your back. Learn more about how to open your heart space in my latest blog post!
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In case you missed our last blog post:
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Pop-up Course
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Feb 8 | Sacramento, CALIFORNIA
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Feb 10 | Berkeley, CALIFORNIA
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Feb 15 | Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
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Feb 16 | Santa Fe, NEW MEXICO
Feb 22 | Scottsdale, ARIZONA
Feb 23 | Tucson, ARIZONA
Mar 1 | Las Vegas, NEVADA
Mar 14 | San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
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Jun 26 | Bonn, GERMANY
Sep 11 | Rochester, NEW YORK
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]!
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
Catch Esther's piece on posture and pain relief in the January/February 2020 print issue of Experience Life Magazine, an award-winning whole-life health and fitness magazine available on newsstands near you!
Dive into Esther's recommendations for neck pain in this article on Martha Stewart Living!
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®
Child's pose (Gokhale Method Modified)
Here is a short video to help you follow along.
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Success Story
“It's so incredibly logical, it's a beautiful thing to do.”
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Quote we're thinking about
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