Center of Balance

Center of Balance Pilates • CoreAlign • Franklin Method • Body Therapy Tap into your body's natural intelligence! We feature state-of-the-art Balanced Body® equipment.

Center of Balance was founded in 1997 by health and movement specialist Tom McCook and his business partner and wife, Karen deMoor. Guided by Tom’s educational vision and Karen’s organizational management, Center of Balance has developed into an internationally-recognized learning destination and teacher certification center, specializing in Pilates, Yoga, CoreAlign, Franklin Method®, BodyCode System, resistance stretching and bodywork. Featuring a talented community of instructors, our goal is to inspire life-long learning and wellness through conscious movement and self-awareness practices. Our studio environment is supportive and collaborative, where staff and teachers are committed to self-development and professional excellence. We continue to seek out and share innovative mind/body concepts, feeding Center of Balance’s rich learning environment. Students and teachers from throughout the Bay area – and as far as Europe and Asia - travel to our Mountain View studio for training and continuing education. At Center of Balance, our exercise programs completely engage your body and mind while restoring healthy movement. Whether in a private or class setting, skilled instructors offer balanced training techniques for people who want to lead healthier and more vibrant lives. You'll learn how to move with more awareness and feel what's right for your body, regardless of your current condition or fitness level. Our new 5,000 square foot center which opened in 2015, is a beautifully-designed renovated warehouse with separate studios for mat classes, workshops and private / small group equipment sessions. Bamboo flooring, spacious rooms with 20 foot ceilings, expansive skylights and soothing light fixtures create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all who visit.

03/04/2026

Ready to deepen your Pilates practice and elevate your teaching? ✨

Registration is now open for the **Apparatus 2 Teacher Training** at .

This training is designed for teachers who want to expand their understanding of the Pilates Method — refining biomechanics, building intelligent progressions, and gaining the confidence to teach with clarity and precision. Apparatus 2 takes you further into advanced applications on the equipment, helping you see not just the exercises, but the *why* behind them.

At Center of Balance, we’re committed to thoughtful, anatomy-informed, and movement-based education. This isn’t about rushing through choreography — it’s about developing skilled, adaptable teachers who can truly see and support the bodies in front of them.

If you’re ready to:
• Deepen your knowledge of the apparatus
• Strengthen your cueing and programming skills
• Grow within a supportive, professional community
• Take the next step in your Balanced Body journey

We would love to have you join us.

Spots are intentionally limited to preserve the quality of learning and mentorship. If this next step has been on your heart, this is your invitation.

DM us or visit our website to register and receive full details. Let’s continue building strong, intelligent movement together. 🤍

If you’d like, I can also create a slightly shorter version or one with a stronger urgency tone.

✨ Pilates Apparatus 1 Training ✨📅 Beginning February 28👩‍🏫 With Louise JohnsStep into the next chapter of your Pilates j...
02/04/2026

✨ Pilates Apparatus 1 Training ✨
📅 Beginning February 28
👩‍🏫 With Louise Johns
Step into the next chapter of your Pilates journey.
This in-person Balanced Body, Inc. Apparatus 1 training at Center of Balance is an invitation to deepen your understanding, refine your teaching, and connect more fully to the power of the work.
Through hands-on exploration of the Trapeze Table, Chair, and Barrels, you’ll build a strong, confident foundation in apparatus training—one that supports both your personal practice and your evolution as an instructor.
✨ Learn with intention
✨ Move with clarity
✨ Teach with confidence
🌿 Space is limited to keep the experience immersive and supportive.
🔗 Reserve your place:
https://www.pilates.com/class/trapeze-table-chair-and-barrels-instructor-training-module-1-187909/@

Join us at Center of Balance for Mat 3 Teacher Training, led by Tom McCook, Fay Grove, and RaeLea Saxton.Mat 3 builds on...
01/02/2026

Join us at Center of Balance for Mat 3 Teacher Training, led by Tom McCook, Fay Grove, and RaeLea Saxton.
Mat 3 builds on your foundation by integrating props such as rings, rollers, bands, and balls into Pilates Mat work. You’ll explore how props can enhance clarity, support accessibility, and add meaningful challenge, while refining sequencing, cueing, and progressions for real bodies in real classes.
This training is ideal for teachers ready to go deeper. You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately, a sharper teaching eye, and renewed confidence in your work. Thoughtful, grounded, and genuinely inspiring.
Spots are limited. Register now and keep your teacher training moving forward.
Details and registration: https://www.pilates.com/class/pilates-mat-3-enhanced-mat-propsonline-187907/
Reconnect with why you teach, sharpen your skills, and bring more depth and intention to your classes.







Warm wishes to our incredible COB staff, clients, and community! Thank you for your trust and commitment, we are gratefu...
12/24/2025

Warm wishes to our incredible COB staff, clients, and community! Thank you for your trust and commitment, we are grateful to be part of your health and wellness journey. Wishing you joyful and peaceful holidays, and a new year filled with strength, balance, vitality and connection! We look forward to sharing a healthy 2026 together!

Sending light to you and your loved ones,

- Karen DeMoor, Tom McCook, and the Center of Balance team

Join us every Tuesday at 12 pm PST for Tom McCook’s Virtual Functional Pilates Mat Class with Props.This year has stretc...
12/02/2025

Join us every Tuesday at 12 pm PST for Tom McCook’s Virtual Functional Pilates Mat Class with Props.
This year has stretched all of us in different ways, and we’re choosing to move with purpose. Through the end of the year, Center of Balance will donate 100% of all registration fees to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to support our community during this heightened time of need.

Take a class with Tom and give back at the same time, you can register here: https://centerofbalance.com/about/philanthropy/436-100-donation-classes-with-tom-every-tuesday-2pm-mat-class-now-through-end-of-year

Let’s move, breathe, and help others together.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Center of Balance

Balanced Body, Inc. Reformer 2 is coming up December 5–7 at Center of Balance, and we’re excited to share this training ...
11/26/2025

Balanced Body, Inc. Reformer 2 is coming up December 5–7 at Center of Balance, and we’re excited to share this training with you.
Tom McCook and Louise Johns will guide you through intermediate and advanced reformer work in a supportive, hands-on learning environment.
Whether you join us in the studio or participate virtually, you’ll be part of a community that learns, practices, and grows together.
If you’re ready to expand your skills and teach with greater confidence, clarity, and inspiration, registration is still open.
Let’s keep raising the standard of teaching, one training at a time.
More information here: https://www.centerofbalance.com/teacher-training/pilates










Last chance!Balanced Body, Inc. CoreAlign® 2: Progressions Teacher Training with Tom McCook starts next Friday at Center...
11/09/2025

Last chance!
Balanced Body, Inc. CoreAlign® 2: Progressions Teacher Training with Tom McCook starts next Friday at Center of Balance.
Take your CoreAlign skills to the next level in this immersive training focused on deeper movement understanding, cueing, and progressions.
✨ A unique opportunity — this course is only offered once a year at Center of Balance!
📅 Starts Friday, Nov. 14
📍 Center of Balance, Mountain View, CA or virtually

Space is limited, sign up today!

https://www.pilates.com/class/corealign-instructor-training-2-progressionsonline-190816/

We are excited to welcome .clippinger back to our studio tomorrow. We have a few spots left in her workshops. You still ...
11/07/2025

We are excited to welcome .clippinger back to our studio tomorrow. We have a few spots left in her workshops. You still have time to register. The link is in our bio.

🗽 Pilates On Tour® is coming to New York!Join March 6–8 at the iconic School of American Ballet () for an unforgettabl...
11/04/2025

🗽 Pilates On Tour® is coming to New York!
Join March 6–8 at the iconic School of American Ballet () for an unforgettable weekend of movement, learning, and inspiration.
Are you ready to move, explore, and grow? ✨

Tom will be leading three powerful workshops:
• Dynamic Fascial Stretching for flexibility and health
• Creating Balance — integrating Franklin Method & standing conditioning with Mat Pilates
• Improving Health & Function with the Franklin Method & Reformer

This is your chance to recharge your practice, refine your teaching, and reconnect with your passion for movement.

🚨 Save 20% with Extra Early Bird pricing!
Tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot before it’s gone.

100% Donation Classes with Tom McCookEvery Tuesday at 12 PM (CA Time) | Center of BalanceFunctional Mat Class with Props...
11/04/2025


100% Donation Classes with Tom McCook
Every Tuesday at 12 PM (CA Time) | Center of Balance
Functional Mat Class with Props — Virtual

Join Tom every Tuesday at noon for a one-hour Functional Mat Class with Props, designed to build strength, balance, and awareness from the inside out.
During this time of heightened need, Center of Balance is donating 100% of registration fees from these classes to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley through the end of the year.
Because of the extended government shutdown, CalFresh benefits have been disrupted, leaving more than 168,000 residents across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties without over $31.5 million per month in food assistance.
Second Harvest continues to provide nutritious food to anyone who needs help—but they can’t do it alone. Your participation helps ensure that every family, senior, and child in our community has access to healthy food during this uncertain time.

💻 Join the class, move your body, and make a difference.

https://centerofbalance.com/about/philanthropy/436-100-donation-classes-with-tom-every-tuesday-2pm-mat-class-now-through-end-of-year

Get ready to level up your teaching with Balanced Body, Inc. Mat 2 Teacher Training at Center of BalanceLed by Tom McCoo...
11/01/2025

Get ready to level up your teaching with Balanced Body, Inc. Mat 2 Teacher Training at Center of Balance
Led by Tom McCook and Fay Grove! ✨
This course dives into the intermediate and advanced Pilates repertoire, exploring the precision, flow, and purpose behind each movement. You’ll deepen your understanding of the Pilates method, refine your cueing, and gain tools to empower every client you teach.
Whether you’re continuing your teacher training journey or reigniting your love for the mat, this weekend is your chance to grow, connect, and be inspired.

🔗 Link to register: https://www.pilates.com/class/pilates-mat-2-instructor-trainingonline-187890/

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1110 La Avenida Street Ste B
Mountain View, CA
94043

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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+16509676414

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