Your journey as a Hypopressive Instructor

Become a Certified Hypopressive Instructor

Are you passionate about helping others achieve optimal pelvic floor health? Adding Hypopressives to your skill set can transform your approach to core and pelvic floor training, providing a unique, holistic method that complements other exercise modalities or stands alone as a powerful program.

Why Hypopressives?

The Hypopressive Training System redefines how we view core and pelvic floor health. This technique combines a unique breathing method with poses that connect the entire body, offering a comprehensive approach to fitness and rehabilitation. Initially developed as a non-surgical treatment for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, the benefits of Hypopressives extend across all ages, fitness levels, and lifestyles.

A group of women practicing yoga in a studio, with one woman in a bridge pose being assisted by a teacher, while two other women are in child's pose in the background.

  • Shauna Mullan

    Following injury in 2014, I developed a rectocele prolapse, leaving me unable to participate in my sport of Triathlon. Medically I was offered surgery, I was very reluctant to pursue that route for many reasons.

    I started researching alternative treatments which thankfully brought me to Hypopressive Low Pressure Exercise and Abigail Lord (nee Maydew.) Hypopressivescotland.com .  Travelling to Scotland first as a client and later as a student, I am so delighted to have found Hypopressives and Abby.

    I became symptom free largely due to practising Hypopressives . I was able after a couple of years to return to full training and have since completed many triathlon events, including both half and full Ironman Triathlon distances. Having previously been advised medically to give up running , I was and am absolutely delighted to have found an alternative route and avoided surgery.

    Abby has been amazing as a practitioner,  teacher and friend. She has provided support continually, throughout my recovery journey and pathway to becoming a qualified Hypopressive Instructor.

    I am excited and looking forward to travelling to train for my level 3 with Abby at Hypopressive Scotland in June .

     


  • Shona

    I am loving the course!! Even more than I anticipated!! Thanks for being such a brilliant mentor and coach , you really explain everything so clearly and have made the material so relatable and enjoyable. I am now even more keen to continue my learning in hypopressives and take it to the next level when I’m ready. 

     

    See you tomorrow for a class x

  • Amanda

    Dear Abby

    YOU ARE FABULOUS!!!!

    Really enjoyed learning from you .

  • Marie

    I am so happy that I passed the level 3. Thanks for your feedback on my videos. I am really grateful that I met you, took the training with you. I really enjoyed the training. I enjoy every class with you. You are part of my balance. 

  • Diane

    Abby, that means so much to me ❤

    I have you to thank as you are an incredible teacher yourself and you taught me everything!

    Can’t wait to start teaching 😊

  • Sarah

    Thank you for a fabulous weekend of really useful information. In fact, I have put some of my learnings into action with one of my ladies this morning. She is a new client who has done a couple of sessions as a beginner. It turned out to be a 1 2 1 class for her which gave us a chance to have a really good chat. Goodness me, everything we talked about over the weekend, poor breathing, pelvic floor issues, bladder problems, amongst other things. No help from drs. She said to me "Sarah, thank goodness I found you!" And thank goodness I found you Abby..!!

  • Sharon

    I am deeply thankful to Abby for the brilliant course and am thrilled to now be part of the team.  I found the course so inspirational and Abby is an amazing teacher, very patient, very intelligent and breaks things down so it’s easy to understand.  I am very much looking forward to my future as a Hypopressives teacher, and going on to do the level 3, I can’t thank you enough Abby x

  • Kathy

    I just wanted to share that I have now been able to introduce some standing back extension into my Pilates practice. That part of my thoracic spine has been solid for decades. I can now feel the vertebra moving almost individually. It really is a bloody miracle!!! And that’s not to mention my pelvic floor. Hypopressives should be at the forefront of everything in the sports and NHS/social care arena. The whole population would benefit

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I run both online and in-person training. Our training courses are created by the team at The International Hypopressive Council. I am the Senior Master Trainer in the UK and provide training for trainers across the world.

  • Hypopressive Teacher Training UK

    Level 1 Certification | Hybrid Online & In-Person | Edinburgh

    Become a certified Hypopressive teacher through a structured, evidence-informed training that combines online theory, live coaching practice and in-person assessment.

    This Level 1 Hypopressive Teacher Training is designed for movement professionals, personal trainers, Pilates teachers, yoga teachers and pelvic health specialists who want to confidently coach the Hypopressive technique, breath cycle and apnoea.

    Course Structure

    1. Online Theory (On-Demand Portal)

    All foundational theory is delivered through the online learning portal and must be completed before attending the practical sessions.

    The theory covers:

    • The Hypopressive concept and evolution

    • Physiology of intra-abdominal pressure

    • The breath cycle and apnoea mechanics

    • Posturology and pressure management

    • Health, prevention and clinical applications

    • Technical principles

    • Exercise progressions and transitions

    • Myofascial release foundations

    • Coaching considerations and contraindications

    Time commitment: Minimum 15 hours including revision.

    This section builds the scientific and biomechanical understanding required to safely teach Hypopressives.

    2. Practical Training (Hybrid Delivery)

    The practical component is delivered in a hybrid format:

    • 1 live Zoom session – learning foundational poses and breathwork mechanics

    • 1 full in-person training day in Edinburgh – refining technique, cueing, corrections and teaching skills

    For those outside Scotland or the UK, the in-person day can be attended live via Zoom.

    During the practical training you will learn how to:

    • Coach the 360° breath pattern

    • Guide safe and effective apnoea

    • Teach foundational Hypopressive postures

    • Correct alignment and pressure strategy

    • Structure a Level 1 sequence for clients

    Practical time commitment: Approximately 15 hours including video submission and feedback.

    Assessment & Examination

    To complete your Hypopressive Certification, you will:

    • Submit 2 practical coaching videos

      1. Coaching the 360° breath and apnoea

      2. Coaching a client through the full Level 1 sequence

    • Complete a 30-question theory examination based on course content

    This ensures you graduate with both theoretical understanding and practical coaching competency.

    Certification Outcome

    Upon successful completion, you will:

    ✔ Qualify to train individual clients in the Hypopressive technique
    ✔ Demonstrate competency in coaching breath, apnoea and foundational postures
    ✔ Be recognised as a certified Hypopressive Level 1 Teacher

    You will be expected to continue personal practice before coaching widely, so you embody the method and understand it from the inside out.

  • Advanced Hypopressive Teacher Training UK

    Level 2 Certification | Fascia, Biogenesis & Advanced Breathwork | Hybrid Online & Edinburgh

    Deepen your expertise in the Hypopressive method with advanced training in fascia, biogenesis, complex movement integration and layered breathwork strategies.

    This Level 2 Hypopressive Teacher Training is designed for certified Level 1 teachers and movement professionals who want to confidently assess, prescribe and teach advanced Hypopressive programmes.

    Delivered in the same hybrid structure as Level 1, this course blends on-demand theory with live practical coaching and in-person refinement in Edinburgh (or fully online via Zoom).

    Course Structure

    1. Advanced Theory (Online On-Demand Portal)

    All advanced theoretical content must be completed before attending the practical sessions.

    The theory explores:

    • Biogenesis and tissue adaptation principles

    • Fascia science and myofascial force transmission

    • Advanced breathwork strategies and layered respiratory patterns

    • Pressure dynamics and load progression

    • The proprioceptive system and neuromuscular control

    • Complex movement pattern integration

    • Client status assessment and screening

    • Exercise prescription and programme design

    • Teaching methodology for advanced groups and 1:1 clients

    Time commitment: Minimum 15 hours including study and revision.

    This section deepens your understanding of tissue adaptation, breath-driven load management and systemic progression.

    2. Practical Training (Hybrid Delivery)

    Delivered in the same format as Level 1:

    • 1 live Zoom session – advanced posture layering, dynamic progressions and breath integration

    • 1 full in-person training day in Edinburgh – assessment, corrections, cue refinement and complex sequencing

    For international or UK-based teachers unable to travel, the in-person day can be attended live via Zoom.

    During the practical training you will learn how to:

    • Assess client readiness for advanced Hypopressive work

    • Layer fascia-focused cueing

    • Integrate dynamic and complex Hypopressive sequences

    • Coach advanced apnoea variations

    • Design progressive Hypopressive programmes

    • Refine teaching language and corrective strategies

    What Makes Level 2 Different?

    This training goes beyond posture and breath mechanics.

    You will explore:

    • Biogenesis — understanding how tissues adapt to stimulus
    • Fascia — force transmission, elasticity and tension distribution
    • Deeper breathwork variations and respiratory control strategies
    • Proprioceptive system development
    • Complex movement patterns for higher-functioning clients
    • Clinical reasoning for exercise prescription

    This is where Hypopressives move from technique to system.

    Assessment & Certification

    To qualify as a Level 2 Advanced Hypopressive Teacher, you will:

    • Submit practical teaching videos demonstrating advanced coaching ability

    • Demonstrate client assessment and exercise prescription skills

    • Complete an advanced theory examination

    Upon successful completion, you will:

    ✔ Qualify to teach advanced Hypopressive programmes
    ✔ Confidently assess and progress clients
    ✔ Integrate fascia and breathwork principles into structured programming

  • Level 3 Hypopressive Teacher Training

    Advanced Neuro-Myofascial Integration | UK Certification | Edinburgh & Online

    Level 3 is where everything comes together.

    This advanced Hypopressive teacher training integrates breath mechanics, neuro-myofascial movement, alignment strategy and nervous system regulation to maximise strength, stamina and long-term functional resilience.

    Designed for certified Hypopressive Level 1 & 2 teachers, this course deepens your clinical reasoning, coaching precision and sequencing skill.

    Who This Is For

    This training is for movement professionals and certified Hypopressive instructors who want to:

    • Integrate nervous system science into their coaching

    • Understand neuro-myofascial chain behaviour

    • Build advanced Hypopressive sequences

    • Work confidently with complex presentations

    • Move beyond “positions” into intelligent system integration

    Course Focus: Bringing the System Together

    Level 3 expands Hypopressives beyond posture correction into whole-system coordination.

    You will explore how:

    • The autonomic nervous system influences pressure strategy

    • Breath mechanics alter neuromuscular recruitment

    • Myofascial chains distribute load across the body

    • Alignment changes reflexive core activation

    • Stillness and tremor (regulation states) impact strength expression

    This is not simply advanced posing.

    It is advanced integration.

    Core Content

    Neuro-Myofascial Movement

    • Understanding fascial chains in dynamic loading

    • Elastic recoil and force transmission

    • Pressure redistribution across the thoraco-abdominal system

    • Integrating upper limb and lower limb chains into Hypopressive work

    Nervous System Integration

    • Autonomic states and breath

    • Regulation vs performance states

    • Guarding, bracing and threat response patterns

    • Coaching apnoea with nervous system awareness

    • When to push, when to down-regulate

    Advanced Hypopressive Sequences

    • Complex transitions

    • Multi-planar loading

    • Layered arm and spinal strategies

    • Stamina building through breath cycling

    • Coaching endurance without rigidity

    Advanced Teaching Techniques

    • Cue refinement

    • Sensory-based coaching

    • Adaptation for hypermobility and high-tone clients

    • Programming for long-term progression

    • Practical labs and peer teaching

    Delivery

    Hybrid format:

    • Advanced online learning modules

    • Live practical labs (Zoom and in-person in Edinburgh)

    • Deep coaching refinement sessions

    • Case-study discussions

    Expect high-level discussion, practical exploration and supervised integration.

    Certification & Outcome

    Upon successful completion, you will:

    ✔ Master advanced levels of Hypopressive training
    ✔ Demonstrate integration of breath, fascia and nervous system science
    ✔ Confidently teach complex sequences and transitions
    ✔ Progress toward senior-level Hypopressive teaching

    This level develops clinical reasoning, not just choreography.

    Time Commitment

    • Advanced theory and study: approximately 20 hours

    • Practical labs and case integration: approximately 20 hours

    • Personal practice and applied case work strongly encouraged

  • Level 1 Hypopressive Teacher Training

    Residential Immersive | Scotland | Limited to 4 Participants

    This Level 1 Hypopressive Teacher Training is offered in a residential immersive format for movement and health professionals who value direct supervision alongside structured online study.

    The theoretical component is completed in advance through the on-demand portal, allowing you to arrive prepared and ready to apply what you have learned.

    The in-person residential days are dedicated to refinement — observing, practising, adjusting and understanding the method in your own body before teaching it to others.

    Training Structure

    Online Theory (Pre-Course Study)

    All participants complete the Level 1 theoretical modules before attending. This includes:

    • The Hypopressive concept and its development

    • Intra-abdominal pressure and breath mechanics

    • 360° breath strategy

    • Introduction to apnoea

    • Posturology and alignment principles

    • Foundational sequences

    • Basic myofascial integration

    • Teaching considerations and contraindications

    Minimum time commitment: 15 hours including revision.

    This pre-study ensures our time together is focused on application rather than information delivery.

    Residential Practical Immersion

    The residential component allows space for careful supervision and individual feedback.

    During the practical days, you will:

    • Refine your own breath mechanics

    • Practise safe and effective apnoea

    • Receive postural correction

    • Learn to structure and teach foundational sequences

    • Develop clear and accurate coaching language

    • Practise teaching in a supported environment

    Each participant is observed individually. Corrections are specific and considered. Questions are welcomed and discussed in depth.

    The small cohort supports meaningful dialogue and professional exchange.

    Cohort Size

    This residential training is limited to four participants.

    Accommodation options include:

    • One shared occupancy space

    • Three solo occupancy rooms

    The group remains intentionally small so that each participant receives direct supervision and time for personal refinement.

    Once the four places are allocated, booking closes.

    Learning Environment

    Accommodation and meals are included to allow you to remain focused on learning.

    Outside teaching hours, participants have access to coastal walking routes, beach space, a hot tub and a barrel sauna.

    These facilities are optional and available for rest and integration between sessions.

    The environment is calm, contained and conducive to focused study.

    Assessment & Certification

    To complete Level 1 certification, participants will:

    • Submit two teaching videos

      • Coaching the 360° breath and apnoea

      • Coaching a full Level 1 sequence

    • Complete the Level 1 theory examination

    Upon successful completion, you will qualify to teach individual clients the Level 1 Hypopressive technique.

    Who This Format Suits

    This residential format is well suited to professionals who:

    • Prefer learning through direct supervision

    • Value detailed correction

    • Want concentrated study time

    • Appreciate practising within a small, focused group

    It combines the flexibility of online theory with the clarity that comes from in-person guidance.

    Booking & Enquiries

    The next Level 1 Residential Immersive will take place at the start of October in Scotland.

    If you feel this format would suit your learning style, or you would like to explore whether it is the right next step for you, please contact me directly at:

    abby@hypopressivescotland.com

    As the group is limited to four participants, I encourage early enquiry.

    You are welcome to reach out with any questions. I am always happy to discuss whether this training aligns with where you are in your professional development.

Payment plans are now available.

Pay for your Level 1 over 3 instalments
Pay for your Level 2 over 3 instalments
Pay for your Level 3 over 3 instalments

Why Train with Hypopressive Scotland?

Abby Lord, is the Director of Hypopressive Scotland and founding member of the International Hypopressive Council (IHC). She delivers expert tuition and training through globally recognised gold standard courses developed by the IHC.

When you train with Abby, the Uk’s only Senior Master Trainer, you will gain a thorough understanding of the best practices and insights from the top trainers globally and through hands on learning you will gain the confidence required to teach and apply the techniques that are essential in becoming a Hypopressives instructor.

Join the Community

Upon completing any of the course IHC levels you will be able to choose to be listed on the IHCUK website. We will list all your information so that clients can find you.

There is a monthly meet up to ask questions and learn from others or update what you have learned so far.

The trainers section is also being built out with essential information and much more to help you be the best trainer you can be.

 

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Your journey as a Professional Hypopressive Teacher Trainer

You’ve invested the time, completed every level, and brought your skills to life through your case study. The next step is here.

Our Professional Hypopressive Teacher Trainer Training is designed for practitioners like you—ready to take everything you’ve learned and step into a leadership role. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to train other professionals, setting the standard for Hypopressives in the UK and internationally.

This programme doesn’t just give you advanced teaching tools—it gives you credibility, visibility, and formal recognition through the International Hypopressives Council UK directory. Being listed here positions you as a trusted authority, a trainer of trainers, and part of the collective shaping the future of Hypopressives.

If you’re ready to expand your impact and take your place at the forefront of this work, this is your moment..

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