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Tom McCook

Pilates education faculty for Balanced Body and founder of Center of Balance at Balanced Body and 1 other company
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Tom McCook, founder and director of Center of Balance in Mountain View, CA, is an internationally recognized Pilates teacher 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.

Through years of continuous study and his strong commitment to a daily meditation and physical practice, Tom has developed a refined understanding of what it means to be have a balanced, functionally fit, intelligent body. His teaching integrates Pilates, Franklin Method, yoga, hands-on bodywork, resistance stretching, BodyCode system, somatics, and life coaching, which enhance his holistic approach to working with clients and teachers. Tom produced "Combining Pilates & Yoga for Balance," an exercise video that brings together the benefits of Pilates and yoga.

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    Pilates education faculty for Balanced Body and founder of Center of Balance
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    ACE, NCPT, Balanced Body Educator and Mentor, Founder & Co-owner of Center of Ba
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  • Expert Tom McCook Unveils the Essence of Meditation
    Tom McCook, Balanced Body Educator, defines meditation as an attention practice fostering present awareness. He highlights its role in stress reduction, improved mental focus, and empathy. McCook clarifies the differences between guided, mindfulness, and mantra meditation techniques.
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    Tom McCook, Balanced Body Educator, redefines meditation as present-moment attention, aiding relaxation and sleep. It's not thought cessation but awareness. Regular practice enhances mental focus and reduces anxiety, promoting better sleep.
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