Bowa Pilates

• Leila R.September 2026

  Alana is truly one of the BEST and most caring Pilates instructors I’ve ever worked with. She’s so attentive, understanding, and somehow always knows exactly what my body needs—even when I have absolutely no idea 😂 Every time I see her, she gives me exercises I didn’t even know existed, let alone knew I needed. I either leave feeling like I just had the best stability challenge of my life, discovering muscles I apparently forgot I had, OR I leave feeling so stretched, loose, and readjusted that my spine feels like it just got a factory reset. Seriously, do not go to Alana if you want to leave feeling amazing, ridiculously limber, and at least 5 years younger. 😂 She’s the best!!

• Charlotte R.May 2026

  If you are in San Diego and are a practitioner of or pilates curious, you should run not walk to BOWA pilates. I’ve been in the pilates industry as a student and professionally for two decades and literally plan trips around getting in lessons with Alana. She teaches with a calming demeanor but do not let that fool you for a moment, she has a particular talent at discerning the exact point of challenge for you to keep building toward your optimum. She has a curiosity to the craft of her teaching that allows her to meet you, right where you are versus following a script. In a world of faux pilates it is a gem in the desert to find a teacher like Alana with a studio like hers. The only thing you will regret is not learning about her sooner! After your lesson you are just a stones throw to the beach or a delicious pastry shop. Make a day of it!

• Jean I.January 2026

  I've been a private client of Alana's for five years. Her patient encouraging instruction using reformer equipment has made me stronger feeling comfortable with my body!

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