Mauro Pilates

Mauro Pilates is my favorite pilates studio in Austin. It’s bright and clean, their equipment is really high quality, the trainers are knowledgeable and friendly. I feel super strong and toned after Pilates classes and I swear I’ve grown 2 inches just from improving my posture and core stability! I really enjoy the traditional pilates workouts because they are so focused on form. It’s almost meditative for me to really tune in to each movement and muscle.

I have been going 4 times weekly since August of this year. I have had the opportunity to work with all instructors. All are sensitive, educated, therapeutically-​minded & professional. Also, the equipment is all Stott, which is like working out on a Cadillac. The atmosphere is peaceful; the premises are clean and well-​lit. I cannot recommend this studio highly enough and would not go anywhere else in Austin.

This was my first time trying Pilates and I highly recommend it to athlete’s to improve their level of fitness. From strengthen my core and stretching my lower back, I felt relieved and more flexible after. The attention to detail and 1 on 1 coach was well worth it.

I tried Mauro Pilates while I was in Austin for a month visiting family. The studio and all of the instructors are very knowledgeable and listened when it came to adapting to a nerve problem I have been dealing with for years (Thoracic outlet syndrome). After three sessions per week for three weeks, my core looked and felt tighter and my posture has started to improve. Every time I am back home in Austin, I will definitely visit!

I tried the happy-​hour class at Mauro Pilates with a friend of mine. It was a weekday, and was just the two of us. The instructor was really good with her explanations, and made sure we were doing the exercises the right way. We did the reformer class, and I am happy with what they have to offer! Will definitely go back again

I really like Mauro Pilates. The owner is great and responsive, the instructor who I work with is great and they have good equipment. I’ve been taking private Pilates for 9 years and this is my 4^th studio. I am very picky about my Pilates and would definitely recommend checking them out if you are looking for a Pilates Studio.

My journey with Liana and Mauro Pilates began in January 2011. Liana had a little studio with one reformer. Most of my life I was a runner, running 5 – 8 miles most days for 30 years. This changed 10 years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and multiple reconstructive surgeries, running became a struggle. I lost range of motion in my shoulder, lost a lot of upper body and core strength, which caused my back muscles to overwork. Despite being in pain, I kept trying to run. This led to bulging discs in my neck and lower back, causing sciatica — severe pain from my back, all the way down both legs. My sleep suffered because of the constant pain. I tried everything — spine doctors, chiropractors, physical therapy, yoga, steroid injections, arthritis medication, and painkillers. The temporary relief would allow me to run short distances but ultimately decided I should stop running. Then in 2011, a friend recommended I contact Liana and try Pilates. After about 6 weeks of sessions (two to three times a week), Liana had me back on the trail walking. After 3 months, I was combining my walks with a small amount of jogging («wogging»). After mistakenly deciding to take a break from Pilates, I found myself right back in the same situation. So… I came back to Liana about 6 months ago. Her business has since thrived and expanded. She has a wonderful studio with more reformers, a great staff, and all the equipment you need. I combine classes with private sessions (Lita and Mary are awesome too!), at least twice a week, sometimes three. The personal attention and knowledge I have received from Liana over the past three years has transformed and worked wonders for my body. Every time I finish a private or class, I walk out of the studio feeling significantly stronger. And I am back to running again! I am now 51 years old and realistic about my goals. In addition to pilates, I now run four to five days a week, and am back up to 5 or 6 miles. I’m back to doing a lot of things I thought I would have to give up. Liana refuses to give up on ANYONE. She will tell you to never give up and that it’s never too late to start pilates. She WILL NOT let you use «old age» as an excuse to not do pilates! She will push you, teach you and encourage you. She is gentle, yet firm. Pilates has changed my life and is a mandatory part of my weekly routine. I’m so addicted to pilates, I can’t imagine NOT doing it! I recommend Mauro Pilates to anyone. And YES, the instructor does matter. Before I found Liana, I had taken a few pilates classes from instructors at our country club, and a few at other studios. None can compare to Mauro Pilates. Thank you Liana, my Pilates instructor, and my friend. Laura D

My physical therapist recommended that I take Pilates lessons with Liana because he felt that she had a unique talent for injury rehabilitation. He was correct. I have been having private sessions at Mauro Pilates for a year now and my injury is mostly healed. I highly recommend Liana Mauro if you have an injury and her studio in general if you want to get strong and balanced.

I’ve been taking classes/​private sessions at Mauro Pilates for about 10 months. I was recommended to take Pilates for therapeutic reasons, by the Mayo Clinic, after being evaluated for surgical solutions to cervical injuries resulting in drastically reduced range of motion and constant pain. After just a few months I was pain free and back to participating in normal activities.
Liana and her select staff are remarkably better at providing a challenging, effective, session, with expert queuing, and a balanced attention to form, rehab, mobility, and exercise.
The new studio is well equipped with high end equipment and is always spotless.

Mauro Pilates is a great, intimate Pilates studio in Westlake. As an avid long-​distance runner, I’ve always heard Pilates is great for building core strength but wow! It was better than I could have expected. Our instructor was fantastic, patient and challenging. I honestly didn’t think it would be as intense as it was. I do regular core work and yoga but I was sore for a few days. Can’t wait to go back for another lesson!
The studio is great, the equipment is top of the line, as are the ladies who run this studio. Couldn’t have been better!

This adorable Pilates studio is tucked in the back of a rehabilitation practice. My fiancé and I had such a great time with our instructor. The private lesson was full of patient instruction (we’re both new to Pilates) and helpful alignment cues. Our instructor was energetic and passionate about Pilates. She even helped us design some exercises we could do between sessions.
And… oh man, did we get a great work out. Such delicious core work. Wow.
The equipment is totally beautiful. Top of the line and in top working order. Everything glides and shines. Couldn’t be happier!

This was my first time doing Pilates and I was a little bit intimidated. The machines look a little bit daunting, but Liana made me feel right at home.
The space in is inside a physical therapy studio in a pretty location off of Bee Caves Road. Nice, clean and painted a cheery yellow. The machines aren’t painful at all. In fact, I have never been so comfortable preforming squats and lunges all while laying down (which surprised me). The workout was comfortable but challenging (I was sweating).
Now that I have tried Pilates I feel like everyone should try it and not be scared. Liana was so kind and knowledgeable. It is nice to work out and still have a good time.

Just had my first session with Mauro Pilates which was awesome and quietly intense. You would never guess that you can feel sore and worked up while laying on a reformer. You’re on your back, listening to the springs stretch and recoil, talking casually, and then you realize you’re breathing hard and sweating and feeling the burn.
I’ve always been intimidated by the reformer machines. Just the name is pretty daunting. But Liana Mauro showed me that you can ride those bad boys to a firmer and toner body (eventually, though I am always hoping for a 1-​hit miracle). And despite having to have people’s feet and legs flying by her face on a regular basis, Liana was very friendly and accommodating. She did a great job making sure I was working out in good form but still comfortable.
She also mentioned she teaches classes at Betty Sport, I definitely want to check those out as well!

I first heard about Mauro Pilates by browsing through Bettysport’s calendar and noticing they offered free ‘Bi-​lates’ on Tues and Thurs mornings offered by Liana. I finally got the will power to wake up early and get in a morning workout before heading off to work. I remember my abs being sore for a week after attending class twice that week. I have tried barre, running, p90x, & other various workout dvds, but nothing came close to toning my full body in that short amount of time like pilates did. I lost one dress size in a month just by attending class twice a week. I just love that my clothes are fitting the way they’re supposed to. No more sucking it in or doing lunges just to get my jeans up past my thighs and zipped up. I can finally say bye-​bye to my mini muffin top and I have never been happier.
Liana is great at creating and modifying workouts to fit your needs, goals, and skill level. Don’t think that you will get bored after a few weeks like with most workout routines. She will have new workouts to show you in no time so always expect a different challenge every time you attend class.
I am not the most flexible person in the world, but Liana helps modify the moves for me so that I am in a comfortable position and not straining my lower back. She also corrects your body position/​alignment if you are slightly off so that you are getting the full benefits of the workout.
I am a firm believer that your results will depend on the amount of effort and time spent on exercising. One of the first things Liana told me when I walked in was ‘I like high reps.’ I smiled and thought to myself, ‘This is going to get interesting.’ Finally, someone who will challenge me and motivate to push me harder. If you still don’t believe me, check out her videos on her blog for yourself.

Liana is a great pilates instructor. She is challenging without being condescending, and when I’m able to take her classes regularly (it’s a little hard for me with an inconsistent work schedule) I feel stronger in my every day life, and working out each week becomes easier.
Her sessions are always «mixing it up» and you don’t do the same exercises over and over. I’m a big fan of Liana and how she does her job.

I’ve been seeing Liana twice a week for about 6 months and have seen the most results ever (compared to running and bootcamps). She is an amazing instructor, always cheerful and personable. She makes sure you are getting the workout you want, and doing it correctly. You will be sore in places you didn’t know existed!

Liana is great! I have chronic fatigue and shoulder issues, after a session with Liana I felt challenged and well worked out within my limitations. Liana took the time to assess the issues I deal with and took care not to over do my work out. The day after, which in my case is always the test — I still felt good, my shoulders were looser with more movement and I can’t wait for my next session!

Liana is amazing! You’re in for a super fun but totally butt-​kicking good time!