Professional Courses
Whether you are a health, fitness or sports professional looking for something new and exciting to help your clients or patients, the Hypopressive Educational Series will provide you with the exclusive knowledge regarding this revolutionary method. This holistic training system, combines respiratory and postural re-education, with neurodynamic exercises, myofascial release techniques and neuro-education principles to obtain optimal learning process and best mind-body results.
This method is an excellent tool to complement any therapeutic or physical activity program in order to prevent or treat dysfunctions and injuries related to excessive increases of abdominal pressure and core dysfunction.
Hypopressives Australia is a member of the International Hypopressives Council (IHC). The Hypopressives Educational Series follow the IHC standards and are internationally recognised by any country and organisations member of the Council. To learn more about the IHC click here (link to hypopressives international)
The Hypopressive Educational Series is divided into 3 levels (approximately 15 hours each level ) for qualified professionals in the following fields:
- Personal Training
- Fitness, Pilates, Yoga Instruction
- Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic
- Obstetrics, Midwifery
The Level One course consists of the theoretical and physiological concepts upon which this method is based. You will discover the benefits of this method and how/why it evolved from a simple rehabilitation tool to a complete body workout. You will learn the hypopressive breathing technique and how to teach it to your clients/patients and the basic exercise routine. Each pose is demonstrated and analysed for better understanding and optimal coaching.
Theory
- Introduction to Hypopressives
- Physiological mechanisms
- Core and pelvic floor biomechanics
- From evidence to practice
- Clinical cases
- Functional assessment part 1: breathing pattern disorders and abdominal wall
Practical labs
- Foundations 0: Hypopressive Breathing
- Foundations 1: Postural Principles
- Hypopressive series 1: stabilisation positions
- Pre-hypopressive exercises: shoulder stability and breathing
- From wall to mat 1
- Hypopressive transitions, variations and modifications series 1
Pre-requisites:
Current Health or Fitness related Professional Certification
Current First Aid Certification
Level two you will be provided with a more in-depth and detailed understanding of the hypopressive technique. In addition to the initial static poses learnt in Level 1 you will be shown, experience and progress through the more advanced dynamic series.
Theory
- Cardio-physiology of breathing
- Sympathovagal balance
- The science of teaching hypopressives
- Functional assessment part 2: Breathing pattern disorders and postural imbalances
Practical Labs
- Foundations 2: Spinal mobilisation
- Hypopressive series 2: mobilisation positions
- Adjustments and teaching hypopressives
- Pre-hypopressive exercises: warm-up exercises
- Hypopressive transitions, variations and modifications series 2
Pre-requisites:
Completing Level 1
Level Three: Neuro-Myofascial Movement
This advanced level includes a deeper and more complex theoretical understanding and the integration of complementary tools with the practical routine. Upon completion of level 3 you will be issued with the IHC certification.
Theory
- Neuro-myofascial movement
- Myofascial chains applied to hypopressives
- The art of teaching all hypopressive levels
Practical labs
- Foundations 3: Spinal and arm twist
- Hypopressive series 3: neuro-myofascial positions
- Hypopressive sequencing and assisting
- Pre-hypopressive exercises: relaxation ad myofascial techniques
- From wall to mat 3
- Hypopressive transitions, variations and modifications series 3
After completing all three levels you can become a Certified Hypopressives Instructor by submitting a case Study and a video recorded session for assessment.
All the students who have completed at least one of the levels will be included in the Hypopressives Australia contact database for anyone seeking for an instructor in their area.
- Introductory Workshops
Discover hypopressive training in a group environment. This intensive 3 hour session is ideal to learn what hypopressive training is and some basic exercises that you can then practice at home. While this workshop is aimed to the general public, fitness and health professionals are welcome to attend to learn about the method before committing to a certification course.