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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

    About Center of Balance

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    We're Hybrid - Join Us!

    Center of Balance has reopened in 2021 as a Hybrid Studio. In-studio, virtual, or both - you have options!

    Check out our schedule

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    Take Our Teacher Training!

    Center of Balance is a leading teacher training center since 2001, with Pilates mat & equipment and CoreAlign courses directed by Tom McCook.

    Become a Certified Teacher

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    Try a Welcome Package

    Improve your movement and function under our expert guidance. Our programs help address your individual needs and goals. Begin with one of our Welcome Packages!

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    Upcoming Events & Updates

    Fluid Strength on Chair webRecorded Master Class with Tom McCook

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    Franklin Method & Pilates

    Join Tom McCook for this informative and energizing recorded Master Class to learn fabulous tools and practices for a youthful spine and effortless posture for life! In this 1 hour and 45 minute Master Class you will learn a practical understanding of the design and function of the spine and how to care for it on a daily basis. You'll learn self-massage techniques to release tension to align and organize the spine prior to more demanding conditioning exercises. You'll learn what good posture means and how to make gravity your friend. We'll combine the Franklin Method and Pilates Mat with corrective exercises targeting key areas for postural balance, spine health, and balanced conditioning for life. Come join us for an inspiring movement, learning experience!

    Equipment / Props Needed: 4” Franklin balls or similar, and Theraband ( 6ft or more)

    This Master Class is appropriate for anyone with some movement experience.

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    In-studio, virtual, or both... You have options!

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    Schedule a Private session!

    After 14 months of closure, Center of Balance reopened in May 2021 as a hybrid studio!

    We now offer both in-studio and virtual Private and Physical Therapy sessions, and Pilates Equipment and Bodhi / CoreAlign groups. Mat classes continue to be virtual for now. Our goal is for both staff and clients to feel safe and supported in coming back to the studio, or staying virtual, or a combination of both!

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    We've set up the studio to be as flexible as possible. After 14 months of teaching virtually, we know how effective this approach is!

    We have mobile large screen TVs with Zoom capability so instructors can shift seamlessly between teaching in-studio and virtually. With equipment groups, you'll have the opportunity to join in-studio or virtually!

    Your Health and Safety is our Top Priority!

    Most importantly, we want to ensure that the studio is a safe and healthy environment. Here are some of the efforts that we have made:

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    Tom welcome web1Welcome to Center of Balance Online School! Launched in 2020, this is our online platform of movement education classes and workshops that you can take from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world! 

    

    This is for you!

    We created this platform with two groups in mind:
        1.    Anyone who wants to learn effective tools to use their mind and body better, to improve all of their movement practices, and be more connected and resilient!
        2.    Pilates and movement teachers who want to upgrade their skills and understanding of the body and become more inspired and effective as instructors.
    More coming! We will continue to roll out an inspiring series of Master Classes, Workshops, and Recorded Movement Practices, as well as Tips and Tools that you can reference and utilize in your daily practices - stay tuned!
    

    Join us! We are here to support you to move better, feel better so you can enjoy life more!
    

    Visit Center of Balance's Online School!