Integral Postural Alignment Therapeutics
Ipath
what is IPATH?
Restoring natural back/body alignment using mindful release techniques to eliminate stress, to provide pain solutions to be independent for our longer lives.
The IPATH® Method is an asana sequence of knowledge and action. It is a means of bringing about transformation and discovery on every level. It reveals the many parts that make up the whole body, brings them into consciousness, and engages them in a process yielding release, insight, and empowerment. As our posture deteriorates, joints become restricted and the difference between tense and weak muscles and joints creates stress. These imbalances, stiffness, and loss of motion lead to overcompensation and pain signals throughout the body.
Based on our growing knowledge of the human body, IPATH® integrates Myofascial Release, Trigger Point awareness, Pranayama (breathwork), and Alignment Techniques to break down layers of accumulated bad habits that eliminate pain to provides strategic muscle and skeletal strength.
The IPATH® Method is unique not because we begin myofascial release- but because we don’t leave you there! The practice allows the body to reset to the most natural and efficient shape with bone alignment and manipulation through intentional breathwork and relaxation, allowing for permanent transformations. IPATH® is designed to work with all bodies, levels of mobility and fitness.
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IPATH® 75 hr. Restorative Foundations
An integral program fostered on musculoskeletal and myofascial therapeutic techniques, used to correct posture, relieve pain, and restore resilience for wellbeing.
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IPATH® 20 hr. Mat Pilates
A "LIVE" Virtual weekend Learn structural integration, spine manipulation using three IPATH® foundation poses along with Pilates exercises that build core strength and awareness for back care and injuries.
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IPATH® II 25 hr. Deeper Pathologies
Learn somatic and subtle body awareness for specific pathologies, mental health and special needs Gain confidence teaching pre-postnatal clients and make sense of the IPATH® spinal washing sequence.
2023 Teacher Training Dates Coming Soon!!!
IPATH® 75 HR. RESTORATIVE FOUNDATIONS
Module 1: Online Self Study $212.00 USD
Addressing the tension patterns and chronic holdings in the body, including the fascial matrix.
What is fascia, as it relates to IPATH®?
Using myofascial release techniques to release pain.
Identifying typical myofascial patterns
How fascial limits and restricts the body/how to access it
Understanding tensegrity.
What is Chronic Pain?
How to assess body alignment.
Workbook
Module 2: Online Self Study$213.00 USD
Posture with breathwork & the Subtle Body
ABC's of the Skeletal System
The symmetrical body & fourth chakra
Joint Motions defined
Common imbalances
Vitruvian philosophy
How to support an imbalanced body
Workbook
Module 3: Live Stream 20 Hour Weekend & In Person$212.00 USD
The IPATH approach to pain management
Weaving through verbal cues
IPATH and the 5 Koshas
Block Placement - body assessment
Breath awareness
Practice the Heart Opener / Halo / Hammock/ Soft Bridge
Restorative poses: Somatic integration
IPATH® decompression balls - exploring 3 postural trigger points
Primary principles taught for beginner to intermediate to advanced students
Module 4: Case Studies, Application of Therapeutics & Practicum$213.00 USD
Putting the work to practice: submit case studies using somatic and held postures
60 - 75 minute class sequences , using verbal cues, correct prop placement, breathing techniques, and observation.
Present private and small group classes
Study effects of progression, interoception and proprioception.
Use of cueing techniques to facilitate and encourage levels of release, calm, and ease.
Present verbal corrections, help cultivate a safe practice environment, and encourage harmony in movement.
Present decompression, skeletal alignment, and strength using the IPATH® decompression ball
Certification upon completion
IPATH® 20 HR. MAT PILATES
IPATH Pilates Mat In Person & Online Teacher Training is the perfect vehicle for learning the principles of The IPATH Method. It’s easy to integrate into different settings, and a great way to introduce people to Pilates. The IPATH Method regards Pilates Mat Work as the “Holy Grail” of Pilates, to ultimately tone the core with strong abdominal and back body muscles that support the spine. The IPATH Mat Program provides a foundation using The IPATH Method principles and its infinite applications. It is also the perfect complement to the IPATH Restorative Yoga Programs that are offered currently in the U.S.A., Italy and Spain.
IPATH Mat Pilates begins with the IPATH Heart Opening sequence - opening the body with myofascial release, eliminating tension before strengthening. This training course is intended to springboard off of the IPATH Restorative Yoga alignment and lengthening process, as a progression from a release practice to structural Integration, musculoskeletal manipulation using the IPATH®'s 5 pose sequence. The IPATH Mat Pilates sequence, cultivates core strength and awareness for all populations with injuries and back/body pain.
This program consists of 20 hours of online lecture, discussion, and exercise practice, and exercise analysis divided into two modules.
Module 1- Body Mapping
A historical overview of Pilates is presented, plus the IPATH® approach and the importance of safety when teaching Pilates are discussed. The sequence includes myofascial release first, Mat second.
Primary concepts covered are core strength and the relationship of the various muscle groups that make up the core with a particular focus on the abdominals and the back extensors. Contraindications, effective exercises, and the importance of understanding your client’s needs and body type are discussed. Also addressed are the role of the teacher and the importance of flow and recovery in a session. Block Placement - spine orientation.
What is fascia, as it relates to IPATH?
How Myofascial release techniques release pain
How tight fascial limits and restricts the body/how to access it
What is tensegrity as it relates to IPATH?
What is Chronic Pain?
How to assess body alignment
Livestream and In-Studio Certification
$375.00 USD
Friday Test
Sat/Sun 8-am (PST)
Module 2
An overview of the pelvic region, and Pilates breathing. plus the IPATH® approach and the importance of safety when teaching Pilates are discussed. Repertoire includes fundamental Myofascial release first, Mat exercises second. Primary concepts covered are core strength and the relationship of the various muscle groups that make up the core with a particular focus on the abdominals and the back extensors. Contraindications, effective exercises, and the importance of understanding your client’s needs and body type are discussed. Also addressed are the role of the teacher and the importance of flow and recovery in a session. Block Placement - spine orientation
Body mapping - posture assessment
Breathwork
Heart Opener
Halo Poses - to open shoulders chest thoracic spine
Soft Bridge
Somatic work
Decompression IPATH Balls - Postural Mantra
Primary concepts covered include the IPATH® sequence of movement analysis, exercise physiology, and aerobic/anaerobic exercise. The IPATH® format of teaching is discussed and the Block Placement®, the format is introduced. Primary concepts covered are the principles of alignment and posture assessment. Discussion includes exercise as a tool for assessment. Repertoire covered is a beginner to intermediate to advanced Mat. Primary concepts include an in-depth look into exercise adaptation and the use of hands-off assists and modifications. The exam will be available online.
Stability
Pelvic Tilt
Leg and arm extensions
Learning how weight add or weakens the body
Axis integrity
IPATH Mat Pilates exercises
Adding resistance
Adding load
Phases of strength and plateau
IPATH® II 25 HR. DEEPER PATHOLOGIES
Livestream and In-Studio Certification
16 Yoga Alliance continuing education credits
$425.00 USD
The IPATH II certification allows certified IPATH® restorative teachers and other healthcare professionals to explore deeper awareness for structural integration and deeper injuries and pathologies using trigger point therapy techniques. With foundational IPATH@ Integral Postural Alignment Techniques, this training will help teachers to mindfully work with special needs populations, pre-post natal sequences, and understand how to work with deeper spinal issues using the IPATH® spinal washing sequence. This training will also focus on helping teachers expand their network by skillfully creating workshops, group & private sessions, and retreats successfully.
Prerequisite: 75 hr IPATH Restorative Yoga certification, and healthcare professionals with a Myofascial trigger point therapy certification.
Learn to skillfully help clients with injuries and deeper pathologies such as Parkinson's disease, Spinal cord injury, sciatica, and many other neurological disorders
Learn to use appropriate props and trigger point therapy techniques for the IPATH® spinal washing technique
Learning the difference between decompression and deep release techniques, and when/how to safely apply them
Pre-Postnatal IPATH® sequences
Learn to go deeper with the Kleshas and Koshas
Learn to feel confident guiding your special needs populations
Sleep awareness sequences- learn key sleeping poses that keep the body balanced even when sleeping.
We will explore proficient ways you can monetize your business applying your knowledge to doing private sessions, group classes, workshops, and retreats.
Necessary props:
You will need 2 lacrosse balls- we will supply the case for the spinal washing or buy the balls along with the case on our SHOP page
Bolsters, blankets, 3 yoga blocks, IPATH decompression balls,
The IPATH® certification uses modules and resources, along with livestream immersions to help reach your teachering goals anywhere/anytime. Receive continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance® . Our program is perfect for yoga teachers, physical therapists, pilates teachers, chiropractors, and most healthcare practitioners. The use of yoga tools, such as somatic ease, yoga poses, breath work, and other therapeutic techniques helping to transform the whole body, and end suffering. The IPATH® Method is easily adaptable to most practices, or practiced as a unique whole-body evolution of knowledge and action. It is a means of bringing about transformation and discovery on every level. It reveals the many parts that make up the whole body, the subtle bodies, consciousness awareness, yielding release, insight, and empowerment.
Become an IPATH Instructor
Integral Postural Alignment Therapeutics is a restorative application of yogic tools - postures/exercises, breathwork, meditation techniques that address an individuals physical, mental, and emotional needs.
