Lesley Powell founded Movements Afoot with the philosophy of teaching people the basic concepts of movement theory: proper movement initiation, integrating breath with movementand spinal integrity, by equipping people with the necessary
tools for a lifetime of fitness and wellness.

Since it’s inception in 1993, the Director of Movements Afoot, Lesley Powell
has appeared in many articles about Mind Body Fitness including Elle, Newsday,
the Village Voice, Shape Magazine, etc. Lesley also assisted the PhysicalMind Institute in the development of Standing Pilates and it’s upcoming publication “Standing Pilates” available in book stores Spring 2005. Lesley continues to teach at Movements Afoot as well as guest lecture internationally sharing

her expertise on the body and fitness.