The Secrets to Pain-Free Sitting, Part 1: The Inspiration behind a New TV Show

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The Secrets to Pain-Free Sitting, Part 1: The Inspiration behind a New TV Show

Written by: Esther Gokhale


Gokhale Method teacher Eric Fernandez enjoys a more reclined version of the highly therapeutic stretchsitting technique.

People are sitting poorly and continue to blame sitting for their back pain. We believe the solution to this problem is more urgently needed than ever… and that the solution is now more readily available than ever, given one of the Gokhale Institute’s recent projects. I am excited to tell you about The Secrets to Pain-Free Sitting, a pledge show we made for American Public Television…

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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.

Champion for Change, and transformational specialist, Cynthia James, interviews Esther Gokhale on her hit podcast, Women Awakening. Enjoy their discusssion about the J-spine, relieving back pain by learning the Gokhale Method.

Board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, Sanjiv Lakhia, interviews Esther Gokhale on episode 45 of his podcast, Back Talk Doc. Listen as they explore the topic of back pain relief through posture and movement.


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