Below is a little bot more about becoming an instructor adding the powerful programme that Hypopressives are to your toolbox of skills. Hypopressives lay the foundations for great pelvic floor health and awareness that complement other exercise modalities or as a stand alone programme.
The Hypopressive Training System technique changes the paradigm and way we view core and pelvic floor health. The programme combines a unique breathing technique with poses that connect the entire body as one system.
While initially developed as a non-surgical treatment for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, The Hypopressive Technique has been found to have benefits as a complete core training programme that has benefits across all age, fitness levels and lifestyles.
The courses offered via the IHC at Hypopressive Scotland are delivered by the director of Hypopressive Scotland and one of the founding members of the IHC Abby Lord.
These courses have been developed by The International Hypopressive Council (IHC).
The IHC was formed to create a gold standard of training that would be recognised across the globe.
The IHC has brought together the top trainers across the world to bring you the best of all of our experience and knowledge in these courses
Though practiced worldwide, it is only now beginning to be recognised in the U.K. for its wide range of benefits versus traditional Core and Pelvic Floor fitness, rehabilitation and maintenance programmes.
HYPOPRESSIVES ARE FOR EVERYONE – START YOUR TRAINING. BOOK YOUR COURSE BELOW:
Level 1 – online -April/May
Course with 4 events:
- Tues – 23rd April 10am – 1.30pm
- Sat – 27th April 9.30am-1pm
- Sun – 28th of 1pm – 4:30pm
- Thurs – 2nd of May 10am – 1.30pm
The Level 1 course will provide the basic theory and physiology of the Hypopressive technique, review its benefits, and will explain the how and why of its evolution from rehabilitative tool to a full body reprogramming regimen. Attendees will develop an understanding of how to trigger the breath in themselves and how to coach it to clients, and will be required to demonstrate basic mastery of all of the 10 required postures.
Theoretical Content
Hypopressive concept
Hypopressive effects
Posturology and Hypopressives
Health and prevention of dysfunctional core
Abdominal and thoracic assessment
Practical Content
Technical principles
Hypopressive basic series exercises, transitions and progression
Myofascial diaphragmatic release exercises
Training methodology for one to one
Abdominal muscle weakness level assessment
Pre-requisites
Current Health-Related Professional Certification, Approved CV.
Courses are normally taught over one weekend (15 hours total – which includes pre reading).
Upon completion of the course and submission of a short video showing you coaching and cueing teaching the breath technique and the level 1 sequence, attendees will be qualified to train individual clients in the HYPOPRESSIVE technique (though weeks of subsequent in-home practice will be required prior to training) and will receive Level 1 accreditation from IHC/ HYPOPRESSIVES Scotland. Additionally, all graduates of the course have the opportunity to be included on the contact page of the HYPORESSIVES Scotland website for those seeking out a professional in their region. After completing this course you will be a qualified level 1 Hypopressive trainer.
In person – Level 3 – weekend course – in East Lothian- June 22nd & 23rd
There will be 15 hours of coaching and learning and doing
Covering the foundation sequence and unique breathing technique and so much more.
We will learn how to release the diaphragm, release the neck, release the feet and connect with the pelvic floor.
We will look at the theory and use our bodies to explore the method.
There will be food provided for arrival, lunch, tea and breakfast on the Sunday morning
Provided by an amazing outside catering company.
Accommodation provided for Saturday night with space available on Friday if travel arrangements mean you would like to arrive on Friday evening.
There is space to chill in our roundhouse with a fire and hammocks, a hot tub with views over the fields and a beautiful barrel sauna for some heat in the winter evening.
There are also great walks in the area through the woods or opportunities for great beach walks and cold dipping in the North Sea.
Rooms are single occupancy (minus the family!)
The kitchen has lovely cosy underfloor heating from the wood fired stove and cosy wood burners throughout the house.
The studio is in the garden – also with underfloor heating so we will be warm no matter what the weather.
There are a maximum of 4 spaces to stay over and another 2 spaces for those that wish to find accommodation in the local area.
And early price is until the end of March
We are just off the A1 towards Edinburgh and close to Dunbar train station with links to Edinburgh or Newcastle.
Collection possible from Dunbar train station.
LEVEL 2 – Transition to Dynamic movement
Online – Coming September 2024
Course with 4 events:
- TBC
This course will provide students with a more in depth theoretical understanding of the HYPOPRESSIVE technique. The advanced and dynamic series of the HYPOPRESSIVE exercise program will be practiced at length to ensure you are comfortable with a new program and progressions you can introduce to your clients as they progress from static poses into a dynamic series.
Theoretical Content
Anamnesis and patient initial assessment
Proprioceptive system
Posturology and articular mobility
Practical Content
Myofascial release techniques for the anterior superior shoulder chain
Exercises, transitions and progression of the intermediate level exercises
Hypopressives in movement
A teaching methodology and advanced procedures for individual and small group sessions
Complete assessment of the client/patient status and needs
Protocols and exercise prescription
Upon completion of the course attendees will be required to demonstrate the ability to teach the advanced series and know its progressions from the level 1 to the new dynamic level 2 program. After completing this course you will be a qualified level 2 Hypopressive trainer.
October 2024 – Level 3 – Online –
Course with 4 events:
- TBC
Rotational movement and much more
THE THEORY
- Neuro-myofascial movement
- Myofascial chains applied to hypopressives
- The art of teaching all hypopressive levels
PRACTICAL LABS
- Foundations 3: Spinal & Arm Twist
- Hypopressive series 3: neuro-myofascial positions
- Hypopressive sequencing & assisting
- Pre-hypopressive exercises: relaxation & myofascial techniques
- From Wall to Mat 3
- Hypopressive transitions, variations & modifications series 2