New Students

Welcome! At Center of Balance, we are here to help you develop your practice and reach your goals. Our exercise programs completely engage your body and mind while restoring healthy movement!

People who train at Center of Balance include working professionals who want to use their time efficiently to reduce stress and keep fit, people recuperating from injuries, elite athletes training for events, dancers and performers maintaining healthy movement quality, young people who are just beginning a fitness regime, and older adults who want a safe way to keep their bones strong and bodies flexible.

If you are a newcomer, we have several options for you:

Initial Session

For new students, we recommend scheduling an Initial Session for assessment, guidance and learning. Our skilled instructors will address your goals and needs while introducing you to the exercise techniques we offer. You’ll get a good sense of the work and have a clear direction for moving forward.

• Work one-on-one with an expert instructor.
• Develop a personalized program that focuses on your specific goals and needs.
• Address imbalances to create more freedom of movement.
• Create a plan for your exercise and conditioning goals to carry into the rest of your daily activities.
• Enhance your current workout regimen.
• Learn to get the most out of group sessions and mat classes.

The cost of an Initial Session is equivalent to a single private session. We can apply this payment toward your purchase of a combo Welcome Package or pass of private sessions. To get started with an Initial Session, please call the studio at (650) 967-6414.

Welcome Packages — 3 great options to get started!

Ultimately doing a few privates with one of our instructors is the best way to develop a personal practice. Based on your goals, issues or injuries, we will tailor sessions specifically to you, and help you figure out a course of training. Our Welcome Packages offer a good discount on our services to jumpstart your program!

Welcome Package 1 - Private & Group Combo

For students who are most interested in moving into equipment groups, this combo pass is for you! With your 3 privates sessions, you'll work with an instructor to address any specific issues or imbalances you may have. In your sessions, you'll focus on learning the equipment repertoire, emphasizing proper alignment, core activation, fundamental movement principles, and equipment setup. So you'll feel confident and prepared to move into an ongoing group!

Welcome Package 2 - Private & Mat Combo

If you have specific issues or injuries, or if you are looking for a personalized approach to developing a Pilates and movement practice, this combo pass is for you! Private sessions are the best way to accelerate your learning and help you get the most out of your training. Our instructors will work with you to create a plan for your movement and conditioning goals, and help you get the most out of mat class, group equipment sessions, or any workout regime you pursue.

Welcome Package 3 - Mat Classes Only

Ready to jump right into a mat class? Then this pass is for you! Mat classes are a solid workout and a safe, effective way to become more fit and flexible. Plus, they're a great option for maintaining a consistent movement practice with our convenient lunchtime, evening and Saturday morning schedule.

All of our mat classes are drop-in and open to all levels – instructors offer modifications for those who are beginning and variations for more advanced students. If you have any injuries or movement limitations, we highly recommend taking private sessions for assessment and guidance before taking mat class.

Mat Classes

Mat classes are a great option for a solid workout and a safe, effective way to become more fit and flexible. Our mat classes help you maintain a consistent movement practice with our convenient lunchtime, evening and Saturday morning schedule. All of our classes are drop-in and open to all levels — no appointment needed! Instructors offer modifications for those who are beginning and variations for more advanced students. In this way, we can have all levels in class. If you have any injuries or movement limitations, we highly recommend taking private sessions for assessment and guidance before taking mat class.

Private and Group Sessions

After you've taken some privates, you can continue with private instruction and/or move into an ongoing group with instructor approval. Because we organize groups based on students' compatible level of understanding and fitness, we'd assess the next best step after you've been coming in a few times.