What is the subject of Esther Gokhale's book related to the Gokhale Method?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Esther Gokhale has extensively researched postural methods and programs for teaching posture over the last 30 years. She has taught the Gokhale Method throughout the United States and in various parts of the world; the Gokhale Method is the subject of her book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, which has been widely advertised and distributed in the last fifteen years; she has also shown the Gokhale Method through national television and DVDs of these programs are being sold. There have been no claims that the Gokhale Method infringes any other technique, program or method, and we have no reason to believe that such claims would or could be made.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, Esther Gokhale's book, "8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back," focuses on the Gokhale Method. The book has been widely advertised and distributed for the past fifteen years. Additionally, the Gokhale Method has been showcased on national television, and DVDs of these programs are available for sale.
The FDD states that Esther Gokhale has extensively researched postural methods and programs for teaching posture over the last 30 years. She has taught the Gokhale Method throughout the United States and in various parts of the world.
Prospective franchisees should note that the postural methods taught by Gokhale Method and its franchisees aim to restore the body's primal architecture and movement patterns. These methods and techniques are not generally known to the public, although courses addressing similar issues are available worldwide. The FDD indicates that there have been no claims of infringement related to the Gokhale Method, and the franchisor has no reason to believe such claims would arise.