Denese Cavanaugh

IPATH is an acronym for Integral Postural Alignment Therapeutics, founded in 2012 respectively, as a style of yoga with the intention of relieving chronic pain, improving neuromuscular function, and harmonizing mental health conditions. The IPATH Method integrates yoga tools such as restorative yoga poses, breathwork, and somatic movement with sequences that ultimately eliminate back/body pain along with a benefit of reeducating "form and function" for the purpose of maintaining good posture off the mat. Therapeutic practices are typically practiced one on one. This unique method cultivates an awareness of potential immobility, imbalances and restrictions that may arise using five integral poses and sequences making the practice accessible to group classes taught at yoga studios, gyms and clinical facilities.

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Many come to know and enjoy the transformation of IPATH after other passive forms of release have failed. IPATH mat pilates is a compliment to IPATH yoga. IPATH yoga is a release and joint freeing practice. It creates space and decompresses the spine, creating a pathway for the body to balance. IPATH mat pilates, will build strength, mobility, using classical pilates exercises, along with the philosophy of Integral Postural Alignment Therapeutics.

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A: The IPATH Method is a unique wellness approach that focuses on the whole body, releasing chronic muscle contraction and retraining posture and movement patterns to alleviate pain. While traditional yoga primarily emphasizes physical postures (asanas) and breathwork (pranayama), often to improve flexibility, strength, and overall mind-body harmony, The IPATH Method specifically targets the underlying issues that cause pain by addressing and reprogramming maladaptive movement patterns and postural habits. This method is particularly effective for individuals seeking not just general wellness, but a specialized solution to chronic pain and movement dysfunction.

A: In The IPATH Method, we provide teachers with a pair of specially designed decompression balls to use during training. These IPATH balls are soft and created to effectively decompress the spine and align joints within the body without causing damage or discomfort. The unique design ensures that they can safely release chronic muscle contractions and retrain posture and movement patterns that contribute to pain. Unlike tennis balls, which are commonly misused for fascia manipulation, our specially designed decompression balls prevent bruising of the fascia due to their specific density and texture. This careful consideration in choosing the proper tools supports our mission to offer a gentle and effective approach to wellness and pain relief.

Each module progressively builds upon competencies learned in each module, creating safe, and effective sequences in preparation for Module 4 case studies and practicum.

Assessments and testing is an important step to discover gaps in comprehension. Our tests provide learning outcomes that describe measurable skills, abilities, knowledge or values that students should be able to demonstrate as a result of completing each module throughout the course.

​​Our testing enables better metacognitive monitoring for both students and teachers because it provides feedback as to how well learning is progressing.

Our rubric grading system is set up to help better evaluate students' individual strengths and weaknesses.

The IPATH yoga program includes 5 mentor hours, which can be used to help trainees who fall behind.

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IPATH yoga 75 hr.continuing education course is registered with Yoga Alliance and serves as a step toward therapeutic yoga techniques for healers wishing to deepen and advance their skills.. We find teachers, healthcare pros, and healers who have a committed yoga practice for more than one year and who currently teach yoga or a healing practice are well prepared for the advanced practices of Integral Postural Alignment Therapeutics. This program is appropriate for certified yoga teachers, healthcare pros, and therapists.

We suggest micro credentialing courses which are usually specialized weekend courses, yoga programs such as Pranayama, Restorative online courses, and so many more offerings that would be beneficial to take prior to taking this advanced training course.

https://yogauonline.com is a popular platform with yoga programs that would help cultivate a basic yoga familiarity with its' philosophies and practices.

Meet & Greet info sessions are important for potential trainees to get to know the practice and physically try the practice. The M&G sessions are free. It is a 90 minute livestream recorded zoom session offered to teachers and healthcare professionals, This info is opportunity to "feel" the unique IPATH® release before taking the course. There is time available for Q&A, and a syllabus review to determine if the program is a right fit for you to teach.

Here is our training calander:

https://www.theipathmethod.com/trainingcalendar

You'll be certified in 4 weeks.

Module 1 = 18 hour weekend

Module 2 online - 20-25 hours

Module 3 = 18 hour weekend

Module 4 = 15 - 20 hours

The variation in contact and non-contact hours is based on the final training schedule decided by the host studio/facility. The course is 75 hours, and includes 5 mentor hours, practicum, and case studies.

The online components in Module 2, uses videos, written content, class observations, and assessments.

A: Becoming qualified to teach The IPATH Yoga effectively requires more than just a single module of instruction. Due to the comprehensive nature of The IPATH® Method—a groundbreaking approach to releasing chronic muscle contraction and retraining the posture and movement patterns that cause pain—it is impossible to cover all necessary aspects within one module. To ensure instructors are thoroughly prepared, The IPATH Method offers a 75-hour continuing education course. This extensive program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the unique techniques and principles that make The IPATH® Method so effective. This training ensures that teachers are well-equipped to guide their community towards better posture, reduced pain, and improved overall wellness.