I've been working with Tom since 2004 and truly believe that his unique style of teaching and exercises helped me earn my 12 medals in the Athens, Beijing and London Olympics.
– Natalie Coughlin,
Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer
Center of Balance is excited to be one of the first studios to enhance our movement program with the CoreAlign System.
Center of Balance has been a leading teacher training center since 2001, with Pilates mat & equipment and CoreAlign courses directed by Tom McCook.
Learn Pilates and movement under our expert guidance, and address your personal needs and goals. Try our Welcome Package!
We wish you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you for your commitment to your health and well-being, and for being part of our community!
Thanksgiving Week Schedule
We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and closed Thursday, Friday. We have many options to keep up your movement practice this week - privates, mat classes and groups - join us! Here is a link to our schedule
Please join us - Post Thanksgiving too!
• Saturday 9am: Mat Class (Drop-in) - Susi
• Saturday 10am: Level 1 Pilates Equipment Group (by reservation) - Susi
Thursday, November 29, 2018
12 pm - 1pm
Please join us for a 100% donation class to support recovery efforts in Paradise and the surrounding communities!
Communities have been devastated by the historic Camp Fire in Butte County. Our hearts are with the entire community of Paradise and the surrounding communities.
Tom’s Pilates Progression class on 11/29 will be dedicated to the relief work now underway and to long-term rebuilding efforts. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money paid for class, and any of your additional contributions, to the North Valley Community Foundation, a respected organization deeply connected to the communities it serves. It has set up funds specifically committed to fire relief.
Can’t join us for class? You can still help! Please donate directly through their website:
If you’d like to pre-register, please call Center of Balance at 650-967-6414 or register online: http://www.centerofbalance.com/class-info/class-schedules. The cost of the class is $19 for a drop-in (cash, credit card and checks accepted), or by deducting from your class pass. 100% of the money paid for class will be donated by Center of Balance. Students are welcomed to contribute additional funds.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
5pm - 7pm
Experience why Pilates is so effective! Equipment Essentials will give you the tools to condition your body and move better at any age. Whether you’re just starting Pilates or want to freshen up your skills, this workshop is a safe, effective and energizing way to do it! Equipment Essentials will teach you the fundamentals and essential Pilates exercises, on the Mat, Reformer, Wall Unit and Chair. You’ll increase your awareness and ability, with a noticeable carry-over into how you approach your everyday life. This workshop is a great prep for students interested in joining an ongoing Pilates equipment group.
Workshop with Tom McCookSaturday, February 23, 2019 New Date!
10:30am - 5pm
• Develop a practical understanding of the mechanics of the spine and posture.
• Learn the key movements of the spine to keep it healthy for life.
• Learn the main weight-bearing locations in the body for balanced posture, tension release and movement efficiency.
• Practice theraband series for conditioning and postural balance.
• Move and assess in 3 planes of motion to improve posture, the gait cycle and its relationship to the feet and being in gravity.
• Learn progressions of Pilates exercises with a clearer understanding of the origin of each movement for effective cuing, skillful assessment and positive results.
• Learn how to improve pro-prioception and the ability to self-correct to improve posture, movement quality and results.
Don’t miss this exciting continuing educational event for Pilates teachers! Join us for a weekend of workshops with 3 inspiring Master Instructors — Alan Herdman, Karen Clippinger and Tom McCook will be offering 9 different workshops to choose from! This will be a special opportunity to deepen your teaching skills, expand your learning, connect with others, and have fun! CECs Available!
Saturday, April 6 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
• Core Stability Advancements and Applications to the Pilates Reformer (NOTE: 6hrs) - Karen Clippinger
• The First Session: How to Approach a New Client - Alan Herdman
• Three Dimensional Joint Mobility and Myofascial Loading for Gait - Tom McCook
Saturday, April 6 (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
• Core Stability Advancements and Applications to the Pilates Reformer (NOTE: 6hrs) - Karen Clippinger See above
• Thinking Around the Long / Short Box - Alan Herdman
Sunday, April 7 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
• Shoulder Biomechanics and Pilates: The Basic Five - Karen Clippinger
• Let us Have Fun with the 34 Classical Mat Exercises - Alan Herdman
• Healthy Knees with Pilates and the Franklin Method - Tom McCook
Sunday, April 7 (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
• Sacroiliac Function and Pilates Program Design - Karen Clippinger
• Creating a Home Program - Alan Herdman
Center of Balance is an official dealer for Balanced Body®. We can order any of their products at a discounted price.
