Barbara Stumbles
Teaches in:
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New Zealand, Auckland
Meet Barbara
Barbara developed a very kyphotic posture during her long career as a veterinarian. The stooping posture she adopted for surgery caused her upper back pain, and she also has scoliosis. These two anatomical issues caused her chronic upper back and neck pain.
Barbara spent many years searching for solutions. These ranged from various bodywork modalities, through yoga, pilates and myofascial release. When she came upon the teachings of the Gokhale Method, she was struggling with an additional lower back injury. She experienced an “aha” moment on joining an online class and learning more.
Having developed an understanding of the root cause of her back problems, she was able to address the cause, rather than the symptoms. As a Gokhale Method teacher she enjoys empowering her students as they also discover their path to a pain-free life.
Barbara is a keen gardener, growing fruit trees and companion planting with wild flowers. She continues part-time work as a veterinarian (now with more body awareness) and also runs classes on caring for chickens in an urban setting.
Barbara’s in-person offerings
Gokhale® Consultation
Barbara Stumbles
New Zealand, Auckland
New Zealand, Auckland
Get guidance and a personalized posture and movement analysis from a Gokhale Method expert. Learn how the way you’re positioning your body may contribute to your pain, and how you can transform your posture—permanently.
The journey to healthy posture and pain-free movement begins with a deep understanding of your health history and everyday movement habits so we can help you unravel your unique posture–pain puzzle.
Your teacher will walk you through a comprehensive evaluation of your current posture, identifying how it may relate to any problems you may be experiencing. Together, you will discuss the sequence of techniques you need to learn, receive a projection of what structural changes you can expect, and explore some key ideas to help you improve your posture immediately and long-term.
You can ask any questions you have about our techniques and your specific situation.
Whether you seek relief from pain or wish for better function and vitality, the Gokhale Consultation will give you fresh insights, well-founded optimism, and specific techniques to make the changes you need.
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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.
ALUMNI SERVICES
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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