BULLETIN BOARD updated 5/4/2008
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 - MEMORIAL WEEKEND CANCELLATIONS
- No class Sat 5/24 thru Mon 5/26
- WELCOME PACKAGES
(one time only, please)
$249 - 3 Staff Privates & 3 Classes ($75 saving)
$189 - 3 Associate Privates & 3 Classes ($60 saving)
 PILATES MAT ESSENTIALS: 5-Week Intensive
with Arwen Brooke
Saturdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm (Starts May 31)
Get the most out of the mat! Learn how to identify your own weaknesses and imbalances and work with
them to restore healthier movement. Props — rollers, barrels, magic circles and balls — are used as tools to help students feel deeper into the subtleties of the exercises. Read More
PILATES EQUIPMENT ESSENTIALS: 5-Week Intensive
with Sue Meadows
Saturdays, 9am - 10am (Starts May 31)
Learn the fundamentals and essential Pilates exercises, on the mat and using specially-designed equipment — the
Reformer, Wall Unit and Chair. Each class is limited in size, so you'll get individualized attention for optimal learning.
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FRANKLIN METHOD TRAINING: 3-Week Course
with Tom McCook & Morten Dithmer
Starts week of June 16
Morten Dithmer and Tom McCook co-teach this three-week training course at Center of Balance, where we serve as a US training site for the Franklin Method. Developed by Eric Franklin, founder of the Franklin-Method
Institute in Uster, Switzerland, this course covers Imagery, Experiential Anatomy, Reconditioning Movement, plus special features. Click here for 2008 - 2009 course dates!
 PILATES MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES Workshop
with Tom McCook
June 13, 2008
Discover the essence of Pilates with Pre-Pilates! Whether you're looking to become a Pilates instructor or are
a student interested in learning the key principles that make Pilates special, this workshop is an excellent way to experience the foundation of the Pilates work. Pilates Movement Principles introduces you to the
biomechanics of the Pilates method and to the essential components of functional core strength, lumbopelvic and scapular stability. Read More
 REPERTOIRE INTEGRATION: Teacher Training Prep
Fridays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Starts September 5, 2008!
Integrate the Pilates equipment repertoire where it matters most ... your body! In this Immersion program, we'll
review and refine the fundamentals, essential and intermediate exercises on the Reformer, Chair and Wall Unit. This
course is for students who are preparing to take our Pilates equipment teacher training with Tom McCook, or for those who are interested in expanding their understanding of the equipment repertoire. Read More
CLEANING FOR CLASSES! -
We need help! We're looking for someone to help keep our studio clean, fresh and inviting. If you would
like to work in exchange for classes, and you're a power cleaner with attention to detail, please call or email us! Schedule is flexible
based on studio activities - This is ideal for students and others who are on a tight budget with an hour or two 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.
 PILATES TEACHER CERTIFICATION
with Tom McCook
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Balanced Body University, offering a complete series of certification courses for Pilates Mat and equipment. The Center of
Balance & Balanced Body University Program offers courses that are modular and
progressive, allowing students to build on their education and training. All courses are taught by Tom McCook at Center of Balance. Click here for our upcoming teacher training schedule!
 EMBODYING A BALANCED LIFE: 3-Month Course
with Tom McCook
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30pm (Starts October 7, 2008)
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.
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BEST YOGA STUDIO!
Thanks to all of you who voted Center of Balance "Best Yoga Studio" in the Mountain View Voice 2007 Reader
Survey! Read More
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.
PHOTO GALLERY!
Check out some of the great experiences we've captured on film! Click here!
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!
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