What are examples of height implements that can be used for my Gokhale Method franchise?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
The items that you must purchase or obtain that must meet our specifications, but that you may obtain from any source are: an Apple MacBook with an Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, MacOS 12 Monterey or later operating system, and at least 13 inch monitor; optionally an equivalent PC; an iPhone (iPhone 6S or later, running iOS 15 or above), iPad (running iOS 15 or above), or iPod Touch (with camera, 7th generation or later, running iOS 15 or above); a digital projector with sufficient brightness for your location; a projector screen with a diagonal measure of at least 60 inches; 1 exercise strap; 1 yoga mat; 2 pillows (not cervical pillows); 1 folding chairs; 2 height implements (e.g. buckwheat pillows or flannel sheets).
As a part of scheduling group Gokhale® Foundations courses, you must own or make available for use the following: one chair per student; one Stretchsit® Cushion per student; one Gokhale® Wedge per student; one Gokhale® Head Cushion per student; two pillows per student (you can use the institute's automated form to request students to bring their own); one yoga mat or equivalent lying surface per student (you can use the institute's automated form to request students to bring their own). GME is the only approved supplier of the items identified in this paragraph, except that you may purchase the chairs, pillows, and yoga mats from any supplier approved by us.
Exceptions to the above equipment requirements may be approved by GMI on a case-by-case basis.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 15–17)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, when operating a Gokhale Method franchise, franchisees must have two height implements available. Examples of height implements include buckwheat pillows or flannel sheets. Franchisees are allowed to source these items from any supplier as long as they meet Gokhale Method's specifications.
In addition to height implements, franchisees must also have other equipment available for use. This includes an Apple MacBook with specific technical requirements or an equivalent PC, an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with specific operating systems, a digital projector, a projector screen, an exercise strap, a yoga mat, two pillows, and folding chairs.
For group Gokhale Foundations courses, franchisees must have one chair, one Stretchsit Cushion, one Gokhale Wedge, one Gokhale Head Cushion, and two pillows per student. Franchisees can allow students to bring their own pillows and yoga mats by using the institute's automated form. While Gokhale Method is the only approved supplier for certain items like the Stretchsit Cushions, Wedges, and Head Cushions, franchisees can purchase chairs, pillows, and yoga mats from any supplier approved by Gokhale Method. Exceptions to these equipment requirements may be approved by GMI on a case-by-case basis.