Whole Body Alignment
Who is this course designed for? It is designed for YOU. Whether a health care professional or an individual fascinated with optimal human function, natural movement, and increasing their personal level of wellness. You can take this course and stop after getting the basic 70 hours of online/video education, OR You can decide to become a fully certified Restorative Exercise specialist, by completing additional homework, attending online study groups, and spending a week at the Institute for an intensive in movement skills, teaching internship, practitioner skill enhancement, and finally, testing. This option completes the requirements for a 200-hour certificate. Start with the online portion and decide as you study, which is the path most right for you.
About The Course
Propriometry is the measurement of how well a human’s proprioceptive system calibrates the body’s position in space, and one’s ability to purposefully move or position the body. Created by Katy Bowman, the principles of biology, physics, mechanics and engineering all come into play, as well as the neurological influences of anthropology and psychology.
The Institute’s whole-body education program is based on the biomechanical theory of optimal wellness, and is an in-depth look at how the mechanics of the “human machine” function optimally. Designed for the health practitioner or experienced layman, this course covers the Biomechanical Model of Preventive Medicine, the effect of alignment on blood flow, and the mechanics of the major musculoskeletal functions of the body. In addition to lecture, the practical component of the program allows Restorative Exercise Specialists to optimize their own motor skills while learning how to teach and evaluate others using the Restorative Exercise™ protocol.
“This is possibly the best educational (and life changing) experience I have had. Being a chiropractor and using neurofeedback therapy to help brain injuries you would think I had it all together in the area of “alignment,” but not so. Last year I was so crippled from chronic achilles tendonitis, I could barely walk, much less exercise. Every therapy known did not help. After 1 month of Restorative Exercise™ and proper alignment and I was 90% better – unbelievable! Less than a year later I climbed Half Dome in Yosemite. Don’t pass up the opportunity and experience for optimum wellness no matter your age or profession.”
» G.I., Chiropractor, Ventura, CA
Course Content
All course material is free from culture-based theory, and relies on science and evidence-based arguments. Begin with biological theory – the physics of cellular regeneration, current models in pain management, and how the alignment of the skeleton contributes to diseases considered a “normal” part of aging. In addition to corrective exercise, the student will be learning how neurology and motor learning are affected by muscle usage, and how to align the body objectively.
This education program is an in-depth look at the mechanics of the human machine, from the role of muscles and bones in balance and alignment; the role of alignment in optimal function; and the roles of the brain, awareness and culture in supporting or undermining optimal human function.
Course Syllabus
Module 1
- Exercise History and Science
- Biomechanics of Muscle and the Cardiovascular System
- The 25-Point Alignment Program
- The 50 First Exercises
Module 2
- Blood Physics and Lymph
- Blood Vessel Geometry
- Mechanics of Psoas, Core, and Pelvic Floor
- Mechanics of the Legs and Hips Mechanics of the Feet
- Physics of Neurology (Proprioception)
Module 3
- Shoulder Girdle/Upper Body
- Mechanics of the Shoulder Girdle
- Upper Body Skill Set
- Physics of Respiration
- Physics of Cellular Regeneration
- Physics of Bone Density
Module 4
- Balance and Proprioception
Module 5
- Gait Basics, Leg, and Foot
- Gait and Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Gait and Osteoporosis
Module 6
- Advanced Gait
- Assessing Gait Patterns
- Review of Exercises, Course Content
- The Science of Propriometry
“I am a practicing PT so I incorporate (Restorative Exercise™) into my initial assessments and utilize it everyday in treatments and in patient education/ home exercise programs throughout their treatment duration. I am very pleased with the training and have found the knowledge to be invaluable to practicing PT. Conveying wellness to patients and being able to empower them with the knowledge of how to take control is a great feeling. I have had wonderful feedback and success with it.”
» Emilie Ulmer, Physical Therapist, Chicago, IL
Over the last decade, biomechanist Katy Bowman has been using the principles of Propriometry to help thousands of clients to reverse chronic health conditions often thought incurable or even genetic. Utilizing simple exercises, Applied Propriometry is revolutionary in its ability to restore joint function, ease or eliminate chronic pain, and correct spinal alignment. Katy has personally trained over 150 practitioners across and outside of the United States and to be Restorative Exercise Specialists™, and continues to educate the public worldwide through her Aligned & Well™ DVD series, online courses, and her first full-length book contracted for release this December.
How does the online course work?
Once you register you’ll receive access to online content via your computer. You can watch the videos, read and practice the course materials, and ask your questions all from the comfort of your own home. You can complete the lessons at any time, all at your own pace.
Need to attend class late at night in the quiet of your home, in your office at lunch time? When your kids are napping in the middle of the afternoon? Not a problem. You can access the course materials any time day or night. You simply log on to the course website, click on the lesson you’re working on, and get started!
The class is entirely self-paced, and you’ll have un-expiring access to all the course materials.
The Online Course Includes
- 16 Home-Exercise DVDs (The entire Aligned and Well line and the full Restorative Exercise series from Gaiam, both developed by Katy)
- 42 hours of webinar-delivered classes, a companion manual and instant access to other Restorative Exercise lectures:
- The Science of Psoas (3 hours)
- No.More.Kegels (5 hours)
- and Female Physics (6 hours)
Investment
Course Cost: $800 + $275 Equipment Fee.
Your non-refundable Equipment Fee secures your place in the course and includes 17 Exercise DVDs plus Equipment shipped to you prior to the start of the Course. The course will be taught based on the premise that you have learned and mastered basic material from these programs.
Buy The Complete Online Course
Practitioner Certification:
To become a Restorative Exercise Specialist, 130 hours of additional work are required — some time being completed at your “home office” with a one-week requirement at RExI’s home base in Ventura, California or Pacific North West Facility in Sequim, Washington. The week at in Ventura includes multiple exercise sessions a day, 6 private alignment sessions with RE Master Teachers, group business training, internship, and testing. We take reservations for Practitioner Certificates once you have are a minimum of 3 months into the online program (we suggest you view one of the twelve sessions every two weeks to allow for maximal motor skill acquisition.)
Certificate Fee Add On: $950
Testimonials
As a 70+-year old retired attorney and nationally certified strength trainer, I found the Restorative Exercise Specialist (RES) program the most scientific, logical and effective program for total body health and wellness. I was recently certified as a RES, and by integrating the principles of the program into my daily life. I am seeing a reverse in serious pelvic prolapse and osteopenia. I have eliminated orthotics and enjoy going barefoot again. I am now taking the program on line for my Master Teacher certification. As the biomechanist who originated this program, Bowman has taken the science of biomechanics to a new level and made it available to anyone who chooses to learn and use it.
Joan A.
I have a degree in Kinesiology and a background as a personal trainer and Physical Therapy assistant. When I was faced with a debilitating illness, I found that my methods of exercise were doing me more harm than good. I began to look for an alternative and for years I found none. When I first started taking classes at RExI, I had seen A LOT of different types of exercise and thought this would be just another fad. I was skeptical to say the least. What I discovered in the RES program is that this is so much bigger than an exercise program. It gives you the tools to restore your health through more natural movement habits. I was shocked that I had never heard these principles and that they are not more widely understood by the health/fitness world. It revolutionized my understanding of the body and my exericse beliefs! I truly believe this is the future of "exercise".
Taylor
As a personal trainer that works primarily with Special Populations, it was very difficult for me to find exercises that my clients could do that did not aggravate their current conditions (e.g. back pain, knee pain, etc.) and improved their well-being. From Katy's lectures, I learned that most exercises are derived or based on athletic movements not natural movements, and thus, not always effective for training Special Populations . When I started training my clients using Restorative Exercises, they tell me that their level of pain have decreased and their postures have improved! The RES certificate program enhanced my personal training skills and abilities to better help my clients. Thanks Katy!
Lulin T. - Personal Trainer
The RES program has revolutioned my attitude to health and fitness. I considered myself very 'fit' having swum and run seriously for many years. However I developed several health issues that made me realize that I was obviously not in optimal health. After doing lots of research I cam across some articles on female health by Katy Bowman and it was as if she was describing me. The RES program has been absolutely fascinating for me as someone interested in my own health and also as a biologist interested in evolution, physiology and human function. I have noticed a significant improvement in my health since beginning the RES program and encourage anyone interested in their health and that of their family to take this course. This is not a quick-fix 20 minute-a-day exercise program, this is a program that teaches how to use the human machine all of the time for optimal health and longevity.
Jeannette L. - Biologist
I discovered RExI after I injured my knee and was referred to the program by my chiropractor who is also a Restorative Exercise Specialist. After only 2 weeks of performing the exercises, especially the calf stretch, my knee pain was greatly diminished and was completely gone a short time after that. Since I had also long been searching for information to enhance my understanding of the role body alignment plays in all around wellness, Restorative Exercise has been a fantastic, life changing find to say the least!
Dob B - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Restorative Exercise Whole-Body Alignment online Program is transformative in the wellness concepts & movement practices it presents. The course has taken me deeper into my body than any other exercise modality & has broadened my practice of myofascial body work benefiting my clients as well as myself. The online format allows me frequent review of the content & is instantly accessible. This is the whole body health program I have been looking for.
Deb M. - Certified Massage Therapist
My husband has had back problems for as long as I have known him. I have been helping him along the way with what I'm learning from you in the RES course and he has reported that the stretches and alignment tips have been more valuable and helpful than what he has received from all the doctors, PT, LMTs and chiropractors he has seen over the years. So thank you so much for offering this webinar course.
Barbara L - LMT
I like to know "why". This course teaches how and why and what to do. In the webinar, we are able to review until we are clear on the concepts. I’ve done all sorts of exercise programs over the last 30 years (40+ actually). This is the only one that has significantly improved my alignment, blood flow, strength, flexibility and energy. Katy's Restorative Exercise program shows how to use your whole body, not just a few muscle groups.
This program has helped me understand how the body works, and what I can do to maintain optimal health. The RES program has provided me with the manual for a healthier life.
Nancy N. - Taking RES for personal use.
The Restorative Exercise Program should be taught in schools! Katy Bowman delivers a comprehensive study of how the body works and simple "exercises" you can do to keep your body systems working optimally. And did I mention she makes it fun and exciting? It's information Everyone should have!
Ann G. - Court Reporter, Rancher, Restorative Exercise Specialist
Prior to meeting Katy and learning about Restorative Exercise, as a fitness professional (or personal trainer/fitness instructor) for over 10 years, I felt that my education and training (college and fitness training) was lacking. I never subscribed to the “no pain, no gain” mentality and was a careful and conscientious teacher/trainer, but I knew that there had to be more to it that what I’d learned. When I started learning from Katy, I knew she had put together the information that couldn’t find anywhere else. Now, 6 years later, having a deep understanding about how alignment and mechanics affects EVERYTHING, I realize how far off fitness is from health. I am grateful that I can now teach others that optimal health IS achievable and that pain is not inevitable.
Breena M. - B.S. Biology, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor
The Whole Body Alignment program is much more than I anticipated. The knowlege that Katy shares about blood flow and osteoporosis to name just two, are new perspectives and insights into the workings of the human body. Just learning these two concepts are worth the cost of the program to me.
If you would like to live a longer and healthier life---take this course and apply the principles in your life!
From the teaser "No More Kegels", Katy had me hooked. How can that be---we all need to do Kegels, right? This course, through fundamental body mechanics showed me why Kegels may be a thing of the past!
Beth Bergeron - Certified Professional Midwife, Licesnsed Midwife
