Lisa Marinho
Teaches in:
EnglishLocation:
Rohnert Park/Cotati, CA
Hawi, HI
Meet Lisa
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. Learning this elegant, simple method created a huge change in Lisa’s own life: “I was introduced to the Gokhale Method by my acupuncturist, who shared a link to the how-to video for stretchlying on the back. I experienced so much improvement from a few minutes a night of stretchlying that I wanted to learn more and enrolled in a Gokhale Method Foundations Course.”
Finding joy, increased freedom, and strength through integrating the Gokhale knowledge into daily activities including working, sleeping, surfing, hiking, walking, swimming, dancing, and playing the didjeridoo, Lisa feels encouraged to share this information with others and is deeply grateful to Esther Gokhale for creating a gentle, fun and easy-to-understand way of moving that supports physical and mental health.
In their teaching, Lisa always strives to create an engaging, playful atmosphere in which everyone can learn from and encourage one another. Lisa has a particular desire to help people of all ages and walks of life to improve athleticism, vitality, and maintain a healthy spine throughout life with Gokhale Method techniques and is exceptionally grateful to have met this lovely community of Gokhale students and teachers.
Lisa’s in-person offerings
Free Workshops
In these workshops, you’ll start to learn the why and how of the Gokhale Method. Many workshops begin by showing you how to stretchsit. This is a way of sitting back in a seat and giving yourself gentle traction, which eases compression in your spine and stretches out tight or spasming back muscles. In this short amount of time, you will be introduced to techniques to:
- 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.
Gokhale® Consultation
Lisa Marinho
Rohnert Park/Cotati, CA
Hawi, HI
Rohnert Park/Cotati, CA
Hawi, HI
A 40 minute online initial consultation is a good place to begin your posture journey, especially if you have a complex history of musculoskeletal or health problems. You will receive a comprehensive evaluation of your current posture and how it relates to problems you may be having, a projection of what structural changes are possible, and some key ideas and practices to help you improve your structure immediately and long-term.
Using modern technology allows a two-way online video/audio communication. Our students have found this to be a surprisingly effective way of getting started or refining their understanding of the Gokhale Method techniques.
Our Online Initial Consultation is the best place to start. You'll work one-on-one with a qualified Gokhale Method teacher to pinpoint your specific posture concerns and begin with personalized coaching. Select a teacher from the menu below to view availability and book your Online Initial Consultation today!
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Gokhale® Foundations
Learn in a small group or one-on-one with personalized hands-on help from an expert in the Gokhale Method.
If you’re looking to learn the Gokhale Method in-person, our 6-lesson Foundations course is designed for beginners and can change your posture habits efficiently and profoundly. Taught by a qualified Gokhale Method teacher, it covers all the techniques described in Esther Gokhale’s book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, and more.
Students receive personalized hands-on instruction, visual cues, and verbal explanations. All our teachers are experts in giving immediate feedback and gentle guidance to ensure you master the techniques correctly.
Learn one-on-one (6x45 minutes) to suit your schedule. Or choose an intensive or weekly small group class (6x90 minutes, capped at 8). Either way, you will receive individualized attention, learn deeply, leading to a life-changing transformation.
Choose a group course or contact your instructor for private options below.
| Event | DATE/TIME | Location | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Dec 08 - Dec 22, 2024, 9:00 AM | Dec 8 - Dec 22 | Hawi,Hawaii,United States | English | Learn more |
| Foundations course - Hawi - HI - Jan 18 - Feb 02, 2025, 9:00 AM | Jan 18 - Feb 1 | Hawi,Hawaii,United States | English | Learn more |
ALUMNI SERVICES
Continuing Education Courses
Spend time with your fellow Gokhale Method graduates refining, honing, and advancing your J-spine.
Our small group in-person alumni classes provide individualized hands-on instruction and access to your teachers’ store of expert postural knowledge. The small class sizes allow your teacher to entertain special requests.
Practicing in groups of no more than 8 students also allows you to share your experience and learn from others. You will find our teachers offering classes on a wide variety of topics, ranging from general refresher, glide-walking and exercise.
Group classes can be one, two or four hours. Private classes are also available.
| Event | DATE/TIME | Location | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokhale Refresher | Jan 18 9am - 10am | Hawi,Hawaii,United States | English | Learn more |
| Gokhale Refresher | Feb 1 1pm - 2pm | Hawi,Hawaii,United States | English | Learn more |
| Gokhale Refresher | Mar 1 9am - 10am | Hawi,Hawaii,United States | English | Learn more |
| Gokhale Refresher | Apr 5 9am - 10am | Hawi,Hawaii,United States | English | Learn more |
| Gokhale Refresher | May 3 9am - 10am | Hawi,Hawaii,United States | English | Learn more |
Gokhale Consultation for Alumni
Our Gokhale Method Teachers are here to give you undivided, personalized attention and share their expertise.
Individual coaching will help you fully reclaim your J-spine and the delicious comfort that comes with it.
You can choose to:
- Brush up on techniques learned long ago and half-forgotten
- Advance your posture skills to a new level
- Adapt your posture knowledge to a specific activity
- Troubleshoot a persistent ache or pain
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