What are the 'Approved Formats' for the Gokhale Method, and where can I find the current schedule?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
EXHIBIT B APPROVED FORMATS
The Manner and Categories of Students You Are Authorized to Teach the Gokhale System™. All teaching takes place in person to "Consumer Students" (see Item 1.1). More details and updates are available in the Teachers' Manual
Free Workshop
The Free Workshop is an important promotional tool that allows prospective students to learn about the underlying principles behind the Gokhale Method® and to experience its benefits at no risk. The hour-long, free workshop introduces the Gokhale Method and uses discussion, images and hands on work to introduce it.
Workshops always include discussion and pointers for a few individual concerns.
Gokhale® Consultation
The Gokhale Consultation is a good place to begin Gokhale Method hands on work, particularly if a student has a complex history of musculoskeletal or health problems. In a Gokhale Consultation, a student will receive a comprehensive evaluation of their current posture and how it relates to problems they may be having, a projection of what structural changes are possible, and some key ideas and practices to help them improve their structure immediately and long-term.
Gokhale® Foundations
Group Course
Gokhale® Foundations is a group course of six lessons. It allows for hands-on individualized attention, class discourse, learning and practice of techniques and presentation of Gokhale Method research through images and guided discussion.
One-on-One Course
The one-on-one format allows a more customized lesson plan. Students learn the basics of healthy posture and how to apply this knowledge in situations particular to their life.
Continuing Education Offerings
Alumni may choose to do follow up work in a One-on-One format or in small group classes capped at eight students. These offerings allow alumni to review the basic techniques, learn the material covered in Gokhale® Foundations in expanded contexts, and enhance their skills and awareness.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are authorized to teach the Gokhale System only in 'Approved Formats.' These formats include the Free Workshop, Gokhale Consultation, Gokhale Foundations Group Course, One-on-One Course, and Continuing Education Offerings. All teaching must be done in person to individual students or groups of students solicited individually, referred to as 'Consumer Students.' Franchisees are not licensed to teach corporate groups or wholesale groups.
The Free Workshop serves as a promotional tool to introduce prospective students to the Gokhale Method's principles and benefits. The Gokhale Consultation provides a comprehensive evaluation of a student's posture and offers immediate and long-term improvement strategies. The Gokhale Foundations Group Course consists of six lessons that combine hands-on attention, class discussions, technique practice, and research presentations. The One-on-One Course allows for a more customized lesson plan tailored to the student's specific needs.
Continuing Education Offerings are available for alumni in One-on-One formats or small group classes, capped at eight students. These offerings allow alumni to review basic techniques, learn material covered in Gokhale Foundations in expanded contexts, and enhance their skills and awareness. The current schedule of Approved Formats and their requirements is included as Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement. More details and updates are available in the Teacher's Manual.