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 Advanced Movement Principles: Low Back w. Lesley Powell

Module 1 -Low BackMarch 28-30, 2025 Friday: 5 – 8 PM Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM Space Pilates - 36 W 20th st, 2nd FloorNew York, New YorkFor more info about the full program, click hereAdvanced Movement Principles: Low backis designed to prepare Pilates teachers...

Embodied Anatomy: Online Pilates Mat class with Lesley Powell

Movements Afoot’s Embodied Anatomy Classes takes your movement practice to a new level. When your focus is more in tune with your body, your body learns a better way of moving for strength and mobility. Every week there is a theme for the class about your body...

Balanced Body Movements Principles Online Course w. Lesley Powell

I am so excited about teaching this workshop over a month's time. Students will have a chance to absorb the weekly course to apply to their practice and if teaching. Applying concepts from a workshop teaches me what I understand and what I don't. With this...