Become a Certified Hypopressives Instructor

Empower Others Through Hypopressives

Are you passionate about helping people improve their core strength, pelvic floor function, posture, and breathing? Becoming a certified hypopressives instructor allows you to share this transformative method with others while building a rewarding career in health and wellness.

Whether you are a health, fitness, or sports professional seeking something new and exciting to assist your clients or patients, the Hypopressive Educational Series will provide you with exclusive knowledge about this revolutionary method. This holistic training system combines respiratory and postural re-education with neurodynamic exercises, myofascial release techniques, and neuro-education principles to achieve an optimal learning process and the best mind-body results.

This method is an excellent tool to complement any therapeutic or physical activity program to prevent or treat dysfunctions and injuries related to excessive increases in 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 is internationally recognised by any country and organisations that are members of the Council. To learn more about the IHC click here.

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 

Level One: The Foundation

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 

Level Two: Mobilisation

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.

Pre-requisites:

Current Health or Fitness related Professional Certification
Current First Aid Certification

The Certification Process

To achieve full certification, students must complete three progressive levels that combine theory and practice:

Learning Components

  • Online Theory: Each level includes comprehensive theoretical modules uploaded to our online learning platform. Study at your own pace with structured guidance.
  • Practical Training: Attend three in-person lessons in Sydney to master hands-on techniques and teaching skills.
  • Case study: students must design and implement a 12-week training program to assess the client’s desired parameters before and after the program.
  • Recorded lesson: students need to submit a 30-minute recording of a lesson that demonstrates the practical and instructional components covered in the course. 

Investment in Your Future

  • Pay in Full: $1500
  • Three Instalments: $1800

This fee covers all three levels, including unlimited access to the online learning platform and the face-to-face practical sessions.

How to Enrol

  1. Register online and choose your payment option.
  2. Gain immediate access to the theory modules.
  3. Book your three face-to-face practical sessions. Important: You must complete both the theory and practical components of Level 1 before moving on to Levels 2 and 3. Ideally, you complete the theory component of a level before attending the practical session for that same level.
  4. Progress through Levels Two and Three to complete your certification.

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