Be Mind Body

Lesley A. Powell brings together her unique career as a dancer, choreographer, world acclaimed Pilates instructor, movement educator and artist.

Movements Afoot was founded with the philosophy of teaching people the basic concepts of movement theory: proper movement initiation, integrating breath with movement and spinal integrity, by equipping people with the necessary tools for a lifetime of fitness and wellness. Lesley incorporated the best education in the somatics field.

Lesley Powell has appeared in many articles about Mind Body Fitness including Elle, Newsday, the Village Voice, Shape Magazine, etc.

Balanced Body New Program: Advanced Movement Principles with Lesley Powell

New Program: Advanced Movement Principles with Lesley Powell September 27-28. Low Back March 28-30, 2025 Upper Body August 8-10, 2025 Lower Body Space Pilates - 36 W 20th st, 2nd Floor For more information: email me at movementsafoot@me.com Understanding the Body in...

Upcoming Lesley A. Powell Art shows In July NYC

Excited to announce my new art gallery, Pictor Gallery that will be presenting my work. For more information about July's Shows of my work. Click here Lesley A. Powell art website

Tuckeroonie vs Posterior Tilt by Lesley A. Powell

June 3 at 2:15 PM we are going to explore Tuckeroonie vs Posterior Tilt in my online Embodied Anatomy Pilates Mat class. A lot of clients mistakenly initiate abdominal work of posterior tilt with their legs. You can see the muscles over engaged at the femoral fold...