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  • 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

  • Tom's Pilates and Yoga program played a significant role in my success. He helped me move more efficiently in the water, avoid injuries, and improve my functional strength.

    – Misty Hyman,
    Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer

  • The Center of Balance is a great place for people from all walks of life, for healthy individuals looking for core strength, for athletes, dancers, for people with injuries, people recovering from illness etc.

    – Sarah W

  • Thanks to working with terrific trainers at Center of Balance, I did not become exhausted wandering at the San Jose Jazz Festival last weekend and, literally, felt no pain.

    – Fran

  • After two babies, I suffered chronic hip pain that disappeared after strengthening my core and increasing flexibility through Tom's workout.

    – Rozanne D

  • The Center of Balance and its teachers helped change my life. Not only am I 20 lbs lighter with better tone and strength in my muscles, but I have learned more about the human body and how it works than I ever did in any science class.

    – Monica S

  • I've gained a greater understanding of Pilates including the core, breathing, and engaging of muscles. I leave class feeling stretched and as if I've worked, but also energized and aligned. I love it!

    – Hollie H

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Saturday, February 23, 2019
10:30am - 5pm

Learn to have a youthful spine and effortless posture for life! In this workshop, you will experience the design and function of the spine and how to care for it on a daily basis. This will deepen your understanding for better results in your exercise routines and daily awareness. You’ll learn self massage techniques to release tension, relax and align the spine prior to more demanding conditioning exercises.
 
You’ll learn what good posture actually means, and discover your central axis and your center of gravity. We’ll combine the Franklin Method and classic and contemporary Pilates exercises on the Mat with corrective exercises targeting key areas for postural balance and improved function for life. Join us for a powerful movement and learning experience!

• 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.

 

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Alan Herdman • Karen Clippinger • Tom McCook

April 6 & 7, 2019

10% Early Bird Discount Extended - Sign up by February 15, 2019!

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Join us for one workshop or the whole weekend, you have many options! Don’t miss this exciting continuing educational event for Pilates teachers! 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!

Schedule of Workshops

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

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Center of Balance is an official dealer for Balanced Body®. We can order any of their products at a discounted price.

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