Sigrun Franzen
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Madison, WI
Meet Sigrun
Sigrun tried the Gokhale Method after a significant bout of back pain in 2019 that limited her ability to do daily activities. After the Gokhale Method Foundations Course, she was struck by the method’s simplicity, depth, and staying power. Sitting and standing gradually became more comfortable. Leaning over while teaching piano became a healthy, enjoyable activity instead of a painful one. Other activities that had been uncomfortable—such as balancing on an organ bench to play foot pedals while reaching to play keyboards at different heights—had a simple solution. A twenty-year running injury disappeared after applying the Gokhale filter to a running rehabilitation program.
Sigrun's motto is: If they could; they would. People want to succeed. If they are not doing a movement as described or demonstrated, it is often because they are missing information, or are still unable to perform a necessary step. They need to figure out what is preventing them from succeeding at the task. The Gokhale Method showed Sigrun the steps and tools she was missing to finally use her body effectively.
In addition to being a qualified Gokhale Method Teacher, Sigrun is an organist, harpsichordist, and piano teacher. She plays mostly in her basement, but occasionally on stage with other early musicians, and works with students of all ages, specializing in compassionate, healthy piano teaching for youngsters and rehabilitation of adults from playing-related injury, through her study of the Taubman Approach to piano technique at the Golandsky Institute. Sigrun has degrees in both electrical engineering and music and has lived in Cleveland, Anchorage, and the Netherlands. She lives in Madison WI with her husband John and two dogs, Phil and Reba. She loves to play the harpsichord, read, run, and go to the dog park. Usually with the dogs.
Sigrun’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.
| Event | DATE/TIME | Location | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Workshop - Monona - WI - Dec 05, 2024, 10:00 AM | Dec 5 10am - 11am | Monona,Wisconsin,United States | English | Learn more |
| Free Workshop - Monona - WI - Jan 03, 2025, 10:00 AM | Jan 3 10am - 11am | Monona,Wisconsin,United States | English | Learn more |
| Free Workshop - Madison - WI - Apr 11, 2025, 8:30 AM | Apr 11 8am - 9am | Madison,Wisconsin,United States | English | Learn more |
Gokhale® Consultation
Sigrun Franzen
Madison, WI
Madison, WI
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 | |
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| Foundations course - Los Cabos - BCS - Jul 02 - Jul 09, 2025, 10:00 AM | Jul 2 - Jul 8 | Los Cabos,Baja California Sur,Mexico | English | Learn more |
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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Sigrun’s online offerings
Gokhale® Consultation
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.
Sigrun Franzen
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Gokhale® Elements
Learn and integrate the Gokhale Method into your everyday movements through 18 short, live, interactive, one-on-one online lessons with one of our qualified Gokhale Method Teachers.
Gokhale Elements offers live, private, online lessons, where you work one-on-one with a Gokhale Method teacher in real time. The course consists of 18 face-to-face 13 minute lessons, scheduled at your convenience.
Start your journey to pain-free movement with Gokhale Elements today and learn the basics of healthy movement to alleviate pain while sitting, standing, lying, bending, walking, and more.
Key Features:
- Tailored Instruction: Personalized coaching in one-on-one online lessons foster improved, lasting posture habits, while learning the basics of healthy movement.
- One Element at a Time: Each of the short lessons focuses on a specific Element, progressively building on previous lessons. This is a proven effective method for behavior change.
- Convenience: Learn in the comfort of your own space, incorporating your own chairs, bed, and other furniture into your lessons and practice.
- Flexible Scheduling: With online teachers worldwide, we offer highly flexible scheduling, and your lessons can begin immediately.
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
Sigrun Franzen
If the suggested appointment times don't work for you, please contact the teacher directly to check if they have additional availability not displayed online.