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Steps and Stairs Part 1: Onward and Upward
Written by: Esther Gokhale
Eric Fernandez angles his body forward in line with his back leg as he walks up the steps.
Start with your stance. . .angling your body forward slightly will be of immediate advantage. It will put your behind behind you, placing your glutes in a position of mechanical advantage. The glutes, being an important part of the posterior chain. . .play a prominent role in powering you forward. Most people overly rely on pulling up their body weight with the anterior chain when they climb. This overuses the major hip flexor (psoas), and thigh muscles (quads). This pattern usually arises because. . .
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Scoliosis and the Gokhale Method
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How You Use Posture to Relieve Stress
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Posture Remedies for Text Neck
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In the News
A yoga instructor for more than twenty-five years, J. Brown has been developing techniques to teach people how to practice yoga in a deeper and more fulfilling way. Join him in this Yoga Talks Podcast for a fascinating discussion with Esther as they discuss the importance J-shaped spines and relieving back pain with the Gokhale Method.
Kristina Mastrocola shares tips on the Gokhale Method and other natural pain relieving remedies for back pain in this article from First for women.
Dr. Michael Johnson, a practicing physician specializing in treating spinal related problems, interviews Esther Gokhale on his podcast, The Back Doctors Podcast, where he invites doctors from around the world to share patient stories to inform, educate, and offer hope for the millions of people who have back pain. Tune in as he learns about and discusses the benefits of the Gokhale Method with its founder, Esther Gokhale.
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Quote we're thinking about
“Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete.”
~Chanda Kochhar, former CEO ICICI Bank
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