Gokhale Method

On the left, #GokhaleMethod teacher Cecily Frederick is in "downward-facing dog" pose with some lumbar spine flexion and hip flexion (knees straight, heels down) BAD! On the right, see her upgraded downward-facing dog pose: no spinal flexion, heels up, knees bent GOOD!

Studying and teaching #yoga has been part of teacher Cecily Frederick's life for several years. With the #GokhaleMethod, she learned how to hip-hinge and keep her #spine from flexing when bending. Here, she is hip-hinging with her even spinal groove visible, no sway. Good!

Both horse and rider seem relaxed, the rider's spine well stacked on an anteverted pelvis (tipped, not tucked). Notice the horse's front leg coasting towards the next step. Esther uses this image to inspire students while teaching #glidewalking: the leg travelling in the air should be limp and without tension until landing. #painfree #posture #Gokhale #backpain #GokhaleMethod

This Rodin sculpture shows its subject well into a stride with the rear heel still down on the ground. This stance is a natural part of gait and stretches the psoas muscle.

Mother and son in a tribal Orissan village demonstrating excellent #walking form. Notice that their heels remain on the floor well into their stride. #painfree #posture #Gokhale #backpain #GokhaleMethod

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