Center of Balance

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CLASS CANCELLATION - No class Wed 11/3 at 6pm with Tom
THANKSGIVING CANCELLATIONS - No classes Wed 11/24 thru Fri 11/26. There will be class Sat 11/27 - Join us!

INTRODUCING CORE/ALIGN New mind-body system!
Privates Teacher Certification 5-Week Intensives Groups Come experience the innovation! We're excited to be one of the first studios to enhance our movement program with the newly-released CoreAlign System! CoreAlign is used for musculoskeletal rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and as a mind-body workout for a healthy lifestyle. Developed by Jonathan Hoffman of Tel Aviv Israel, the CoreAlign system is designed to improve posture, balance and functional movement patterns. Read More

REFINING YOUR PILATES PRACTICE 1 & 2 with Tom McCook
Teacher Workshops at EHS in San FranciscoFriday 10/29 & Saturday 12/11 As Pilates professionals, our strong commitment to personal practice along with training with peers is important for continued renewal, inspiration and a deeper understanding of the work. In these 2 workshops with Master Teacher Tom McCook, we'll use the Franklin Method and Pilates movement principles to warm up, improve function and inform exercise progressions on the Reformer, Spring Board and the ARC. Focus will be on proper setup, activation and hands-on cueing of exercise progressions on each piece of equipment. We will focus on refining understanding of intermediate/advanced repertoire. Workshop 1 focuses on Reformer and ARC, Workshop 2 focuses on Reformer and Spring Board. Read More

HELP FAMILIES IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: Donation Classwith Tom McCookWednesday, December 1, 2010
6pm - 7:30pm Join us for Tom's 6pm class on December 1st, a 100% donation class to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Center of Balance will donate all of the money collected for class, plus any additional contributions, to help feed low-income children, adults and seniors in our community. Read More

CORE/ALIGN: Teacher Training Photo Gallery Center of Balance held its first CoreAlign teacher training this Spring. Taught by Tom McCook, the course brought together Pilates professionals and Physical Therapists, including all the Center of Balance instructors, who are integrating this effective system into their teaching. See our CoreAlign teacher training pics!

PILATES EQUIPMENT GROUPS - Openings! Supplement your sessions! We have temporary and permanent openings in some of our group equipment classes. Groups are a great way to practice Pilates on the Reformer, Wall Unit, Chair and with various props. You'll increase your awareness and ability, with a noticeable carry-over into your everyday life, and enhance your overall movement program. Each group is limited in size so you'll get individualized attention in the energy of a group setting. Here are our current openings, with waitlists for the other groups in our schedule:
MONDAY 7am with AnnaLena (level 1)

1:15pm with Jennifer (level 1)
TUESDAY8am with AnnaLena (level 2-3) New Group!11am with Owen (level 2)
2:15 with Owen (level 2-3)

EMBODYING A BALANCED LIFE: 3-Month Coursewith Tom McCook Tuesdays, 6:15 - 8:15pm
2011 Meeting Dates: 3/15, 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/24, 5/31, 6/14, 6/21 Using movement and meditation as a foundation to get focused and present, we'll look at what it means to be balanced in our individual lives. We'll look at the specific areas of work, play, inspiration and body care and the importance of establishing a personal plan in these areas every week. We will take time each week to identify ways to create freedom and to experience momentum in our lives. We'll learn how to ask for what we want and need in order to move through life with more balance, freedom, clarity and grace. The format includes movement practice, meditation and coaching. Movement practices will incorporate Franklin Method, Pilates, Yoga, Resistance Stretching. Requires a 3 month commitment. Read More

EDUCATION WORKSHOPS 2011with Tom McCookstay tuned for dates and locations! Tom McCook joins other Master Pilates instructors at conferences around the world. Balanced Body's Pilates-on-Tour is an exciting forum for Pilates continuing education, bringing together the top educators in the field. Read More

WORK EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITYStudio CleaningWe're looking for people who are interested in trading work hours in exchange for classes. Specifically, we need help with keeping the studio clean. This is ideal for students and others who are on a tight budget with an hour or 2 to spare each week. For more information, call Karen at 650-967-6414 or email us! We use non-toxic and natural products for healthy results.

TOM McCOOK's PILATES & YOGA VIDEO Check out Tom's video, Combining Pilates & Yoga for Balance, an exhilarating workout for physical and mental balance! Videos are available for purchase online and at the Center of Balance store in Mountain View. Videos retail for $19.95 and are available in both VHS and DVD. Wholesale offered to studios and stores.

BALANCED BODY PILATES EQUIPMENT - Center of Balance is an official dealer of Balanced Body Pilates equipment. We can order finely crafted equipment at a discount and have them delivered right to your door!