CoreAlign 1

Date: June 23 & 24, 2012

CoreAlign 1 introduces you to the biomechanical foundation of the HoffmanConcept method and to the essential components of full body standing stability and mobility training, as well as assessing and correcting alignment and weight transferal during functional full body movements from the standing position. 32 fundamental exercises are included for teaching these key principles to your clients and classes.

CoreAlign 1 includes an introduction to the CoreAlign unit including set up and safety, plus beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching tips for group classes. By the end of the course you will be able to teach beginning CoreAlign classes or personal training sessions.

Days & Times

Saturday: 1pm — 8pm
Sunday: 9:30am — 5:30pm

Prerequisites

Completion of CoreAlign 1

Cost & Registration

$450/module, plus manuals fee.

This course is strongly recommended for accredited Pilates instructors and Physical Therapists.
Note: Movements on the CoreAlign are performed with exercise shoes. Please bring clean sneakers to use on the CoreAlign.

About Tom

Tom McCook, founder and director of Center of Balance in Mountain View, CA, is an internationally recognized fitness and movement specialist. Beginning his full time career in personal training in 1984, Tom designs programs for health and life performance for working professionals, people rehabilitating from injuries and world-class athletes including Olympic Gold Medal swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Misty Hyman. Teaching Pilates since 1995, Tom is a Master Instructor of Pilates and CoreAlign for Balanced Body. His teaching approach integrates several mind/body practices including Pilates, yoga, Shiatsu, resistance stretching, Franklin Method, BodyCode System and life coaching. He also is committed to his own daily meditation and movement practice, which broadens his perspective and effectiveness as a teacher. Tom is a sought-after instructor at conferences, retreats and workshops he leads in the US and internationally. His work has been featured in several national magazines, newspapers and television programs. In 2003, Tom produced the exercise video “Combining Pilates & Yoga for Balance.”