{"product_id":"gokhale-head-cushion","title":"Gokhale® Head Cushion – Posture Trainer for the Head","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small weight on your head, a big difference to your posture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gokhale® Head Cushion is a soft cushion weighing about 600 g that you wear on your head. It naturally reminds you to stand tall and lengthen your neck while standing, walking, sitting or doing household chores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a weight on the head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrying loads on the head is one of the oldest ways of transporting things, and many cultures still do it today. A light weight on the head prompts the body to align upward almost automatically, engaging the stabilising muscles of the neck and back. Esther Gokhale calls this her favourite technique for helping people improve their upper-body posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel your natural alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The weight helps you find the natural axis of your spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrain your deep neck muscles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wearing it engages the deep cervical muscles (longus colli).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e It reminds you to carry your head high without lifting your chin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits into daily life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking, gardening, taking phone calls or walking around the house. You practise without setting aside extra time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoulds to your head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filled with glass beads, the cushion is pliable, sits securely and is soft enough if it ever falls off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the cushion on the highest point of your head, slightly behind the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow tall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently lengthen upward into the weight. Keep your chin slightly down and the back of your neck long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMove:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand, walk or work with the cushion on your head. If it stays put, your head is well aligned. If it slides off, check your posture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Start with a few minutes and build up gradually. The video below answers the most common questions about using it. The best way to learn the technique is in a course with a Gokhale Method teacher. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/kurse-und-lehrer\"\u003eFind courses and teachers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 16.5 cm (6.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 2 cm (0.8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 600 g (21 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFill\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlass beads\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDark red, with embroidered Gokhale Method logo and a decorative satin ribbon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHand wash, hang to dry\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGokhale Method®, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere exactly does the cushion go?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the highest point of your head, slightly behind the centre. It sits most securely there, and the weight acts along the axis of your spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should I wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart with a few minutes and build up gradually as it becomes comfortable. Stop when your neck feels tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it weigh 600 g?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is heavy enough to prompt a clear upward response, yet light enough to wear comfortably for longer periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash it and hang it to dry. Do not put it in the washing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you have problems with your cervical spine or are unsure, please check with your doctor before using it. The Head Cushion is a training aid, not a medical device. For personal guidance, join a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/kurse-und-lehrer\"\u003eGokhale Method course\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo: Head Cushion FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/S4prZ2a4kWI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" title=\"Gokhale® Head Cushion – FAQ\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePlaying a video transfers data to YouTube.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gokhale Method","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47750520275291,"sku":"G003","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/8880\/4187\/files\/GokhaleHeadCushion_d773c838-6012-44a9-a430-23bcead50fd8.jpg?v=1710102349","url":"https:\/\/muellerkrueger.de\/en\/products\/gokhale-head-cushion","provider":"Müller \u0026 Krüger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}