Alma Pilates — Attraction in Doral

I tried for years to keep a regular workout routine to no avail, until I came to Alma Pilates. When trying it out, my first intention was to strengthen my core to avoid back pain -- as the doctor ordered. Not only did I achieve that goal but also found a caring environment with attention to personal needs, without being overwhelming. Although pilates as practiced in Alma Pilates involves the use of specific machines, the movements are natural, increasing in difficulty little by little. There are few repetitions of each exercise, which make it fun and interesting. Not only are you engaging your body but also your mind. I have taken classes with all the teachers there, each one is amazing in their own style. I love being able to combine a pilates class on Tuesday evenings followed by a slow relaxed yoga class. Aida, the owner and lead teacher, is focused on each of the students' wellbeing, taking in consideration any special need, introducing you to the method through one on one classes before you can join a group class. I have achieved here what I have never before. At 50 I feel agile and strong. Abs are powerful and my back does not hurt. As a value added, Aida and the students create a caring community in a part of Miami where most of us are immigrants from some other place. I highly recommend Alma Pilates to anyone wanting a fun and effective way of getting fit, without the draw backs of high...

This studio is AMAZING! I was in Miami for work for a few weeks and decided to do something different than my regular routine. I found Alma's studio online and sent Aida a message. She replied within minutes and explained how Pilates works, she even put a package together that worked perfectly for the weeks I was in Miami. Every class was challenging, yet rewarding. Aida was very thorough explaining every move and making me feel comfortable with the tower and reformer, a concept I had never used before. The studio is super clean in a great area of Doral, and the classes are small, which allows instructors to really work close with the students. This studio made me feel so welcome and at home, Aida and Christina have done a great job building a close relationship with their students, each class felt like a reunion with friends. I was so sad when I left Miami, I wanted to bring Aida and Alma's pilates to Italy with me, this was an amazing work out, but I am sure the experience was even better because of the positive, energetic, welcoming and friendly attitude from Aida and Christina, but please don't think it's an easy workout, every class made me feel muscles I never knew I had in my body. I hope to continue my practice in Italy. Thank you Aida and Christina for introducing me to pilates!!!!!! I will come visit you again when I'm in Miami. YOU GUYS ARE...

I love, love this place and I highly recommend it. Not only if you want to practice Pilates but if you want to do it right,learn with the best passionate instructor (Aida) that gives you always personalize attention in every class. I started just 2 weeks ago and I do not have enough words to explain how well I feel. I have suffered from upper back pain and neck pain for years and now it is pretty much gone. My posture is significantly improved. I have had 2 cesarean sections and with both pregnancies I had a large separation of my abdominal muscles ( diastasis recti ) and even though this is normal in pregnancy it takes a lot of work to bring it back together without causing problems. Pilates is great for this problem and I am already noticing a difference. Aida has experience working with this condition and made me feel confident to start the classes right away. The studio is impecable, bright , quiet , clean. I am very happy I found this place. I found it via google and reading all the wonderful reviews. I thought the best way to help others find this amazing place was to write my honest opinion. Hope to see you in class...