Where is the Introductory Presentation training held for 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 Introductory Presentation training is held at the "Location of Immersion Week Course". The Immersion Week course covers a variety of subjects related to the Gokhale Method.
The Introductory Presentation training is a 2-hour classroom session. Other subjects covered during the Immersion Week course include hands-on techniques related to Gokhale Foundations, introduction to Gokhale Method philosophy, demonstration of partial memorization of the Gokhale Foundations course teaching script, teaching skills and voice projection, Gokhale Consultation training, instruction in effective use of images, observation and discussion of select cases for study, review of anatomy relevant to posture, advanced Gokhale Method techniques for self-use only, training in various contexts, complementary healing modalities, rudimentary training in yoga/dance/fitness training, introduction to running a posture business, and introduction to the backend of the website.
The FDD also mentions that the Initial Training consists of one week of training in the Gokhale Method at their headquarters in Palo Alto, California, or at other designated locations, which are referred to as the "Immersion Week". Prospective franchisees should confirm the exact location of the Immersion Week course with Gokhale Method prior to attending.