IPATH Pilates Mat Training

Enhance your teaching become certified in Integral Postural Alignment Pilates

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 starts with the therapeutic Heart Opening sequence, to encourage myofascial release to lengthen the body and relieve tension prior to strengthening exercises.

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, and musculoskeletal adjustments.

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 three modules.

20 hour in person online training

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 is the role of the teacher and the importance of flow and recovery in a session. Block Placement - neurological 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

Module 2

An overview of the pelvic floor, breathe integration. along with the IPATH® approach furthering the understanding of mindfulness and somatic movements. 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.

Body mapping - posture assessment
Breathwork
Heart Opener
Halo Poses - to open shoulders chest thoracic spine
Soft Bridge
Somatic work
Decompression IPATH Balls - Postural Mantra

Module 3

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

Trainers are certified:

With a final teaching assessment that demonstrates competence in leading therapeutic Pilates Mat classes.
Present two comprehensive sequences outlining a path for future goals
Participate in the closing ceremony, celebrating achievements and readiness to teach Integral Postural Alignment Pilates Mat .