What is the duration of the Gokhale® Consultation training provided by the Gokhale Method?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-the-Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hands-on techniques related to Gokhale® Foundations | 20 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introduction to Gokhale Method philosophy | 4 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Demonstration of partial memorization of the Gokhale® Foundations course teaching script | 5 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Teaching skills, voice projection | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Gokhale® Consultation training | 5 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introductory Presentation training | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Instruction in effective use of images | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Observation and discussion of select cases for study | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Review of anatomy relevant to posture | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Advanced Gokhale Method techniques for self-use only | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Training in various contexts (outdoors, home-type environment, etc.) | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Complementary healing modalities | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Rudimentary training in yoga/dance/fitness training | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introduction to running a posture business | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
| Introduction to the backend of the website | 2 | Not applicable | Location of Immersion Week Course |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, the Gokhale Consultation training consists of 5 hours of classroom training. This training is part of the Immersion Week course. The FDD specifies that there is no on-the-job training component for this particular subject.
The Immersion Week course takes place at the Gokhale Method headquarters in Palo Alto, California, or at other designated locations. The consultation training is one of several subjects covered during this week, which also includes hands-on techniques, philosophy, teaching skills, and business introductions.
Prospective franchisees should consider this intensive training schedule when evaluating the Gokhale Method franchise opportunity. The cost of the Initial Training is included in the $4,000 franchise fee, but franchisees are responsible for their own food and lodging expenses during Immersion Week.