Where does the Gokhale Method Immersion Week Training take place for Gokhale Consultation training?
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, which is part of the Immersion Week Training, takes place at the "Location of Immersion Week Course". The specific location of the Immersion Week course is not specified in this table.
Further details in the FDD state that the Initial Training, including the Immersion Week, is held at Gokhale Method's headquarters in Palo Alto, California, or at other designated locations. This Immersion Week is a crucial part of the initial training required for franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Gokhale Method the exact location of the Immersion Week training, as it may vary. Understanding the training location is essential for planning and budgeting for travel and accommodation expenses, which the franchisee is responsible for covering.