Esther Gokhale

Esther Gokhale is the creator of the Gokhale Method®, a unique, systematic approach to help people restore their natural posture and live a pain-free life through an ecosystem of posture and movement education, products, and community. After experiencing crippling back pain during her first pregnancy and unsuccessful back surgery, Esther began a lifelong crusade to vanquish back pain. studies at the Aplomb Institute in Paris and years of research in Brazil, India, Portugal, and elsewhere led her to develop the Gokhale Method. Her method has been featured in many publications, including the New York Times, which called her “the Posture Guru of Silicon Valley.” Esther’s award-winning book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, has sold over 150,000 copies and has been translated into 10 languages. Now, the Gokhale Method continues to grow as qualified teachers share the technique worldwide.

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