Nettie Becker Child Therapist

Taking classes at Movements Afoot helps me connect to my body by teaching me how to use it correctly. I’ve had many back injuries in the past and I consider myself very fortunate to have found an environment that cares enough to understand the physical problems faced by each student. The teachers are professionally trained and sensitive to the needs of each student. I owe many thanks to the staff if Movements Afoot.

Mich’i’el Murkofsky Dancer and teacher

As a dancer, I had been searching for a studio that could address my particular weaknesses and habits. I wasn’t looking for another dance class, but rather some place that could really help me. I had very high standards. I was looking for an environment that had extensive knowledge of the body and could address the issues dancers faced. I wanted teachers who were knowledgeable, intelligent and generous with their particular expertise .I was certain such a place did not exist until I was introduced to Movements Afoot.

Movements Afoot offers such a wide variety of classes. I embraced the Physioball classes, the Iyengar Yoga classes, the Pilates Stand classes and most recently the Tower classes. It is in fact the incredibly gifted teachers at Movements Afoot who are enabling me to enhance my dancing and make the physical changes that I need to make. Studying at Movements Afoot has been a rare and wonderful experience in my life. Thank you Lesley Powell for creating such a special studio.

Aki Akrai

Lesley Powell is my first and best Pilates teacher. I met her when I had the lower back pain because of my sprain of the knee from dance. I was aware my whole body through her devoted teaching with her extensive knowledge. As well as her exact teaching, she always welcomes everyone who is eager their body and life.
I miss her warm smile from Tokyo, Japan where I teach Pilates now.

Bonner Elwell

Facing a total knee replacement operation on June 13th, 2006 and being in considerable pain, I enrolled in physical therapy sessions with Nicola Weiner whose care and guidance was incomparable and in a once-a-week one-hour session with a Pilates instructor at Movements Afoot. This resulted in building up an essential strength and knowledge prior to the operation. The intelligence of the Pilates system of exercises is profound and challenging. The emphasis on centering, core awareness and alignment became my concentration. I was as ready for the surgery as I could be and a month after the surgery, I returned to Nicola Weiner, my physical therapist and, subsequently, to Heather Mims, my Pilates instructor. Swollen and timid, I started again building slowly and carefully the necessary alignments, flexibilities and strengths. A year later I’m back to my life with confidence, strength and an expanding interest in this most direct and substantial understanding of the ways of the body.

Reviews from CitySearch

Great Pilates with Tracie

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/27/2006 Posted by pglm

I take pilates with Tracie Matthews. I highly recommend working with Tracie. She is an AMAZING instructor. My body is completely changed--I am more toned and have better posture. Tracie is fun to work with and successfully focuses on the areas that you want to improve. The studio itself has a relaxed atmosphere and great equipment.

A Great Experience

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/27/2006 Posted by princemyshkin

This is definitely the best place to take pilates in New York. The staff is great and I always leave feeling wonderful about myself.

Pros: awesome teachers, variety of classes

Challenging, Effective and Very Addictive!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/25/2006 Posted by smetana

There is always a great vibe here. The classes are challenging and affordable and most importanly you get lots of attention from the instructors.

Pros: lots of classes, good prices, great location

Amazing pilates, amazing instructor

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/24/2006 Posted by elcidwal

I do private sessions with Tracie Matthews. She's all I could possibly hope for in an instructor. She finds a way to challenge me every single class and she pays attention to every little detail. In 8 months she's completely transformed my body. I'm more flexible, my muscles are leaner and longer, I'm more *aware* of my body. Pilates isn't a fad, it isn't just for women (I'm male), and it isn't easy. It is a way to strengthen and tone your body, to connect your muscles and bones, to unify your mind and body, to challenge your physical (and in a sense mental) limits. And I can't imagine anyone guiding you through it better than Tracie.

Best Pilates classes in town, Easy location to get to

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/08/2006 Posted by judez

I feel like it's all about me and my body when I'm there. It's not like some of the pilates studios in town where you feel like a number or a check. The staff makes me feel comfortable and secure. I have learned so much about the mechanics of my body. My posture, flexibility and strength have greatly improved. I can't possibly recommend it highly enough.

Great instructor!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/22/2006 Posted by boogina

I definitely recommend Kim F. as an instructor. I have gone to KIm for almost all of my sessions, and her compassion for the client coupled with her passion for what she does really shines. Have one session with her and you'll request her every time!

Great Tower and Reformer Classes

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/20/2006 Posted by pilatease_02

I'm a big fan of the tower and reformer classes. The classes are small and every teacher I've had has been very considerate and knowledgeable.

Pros: tower/reformer, small classes, great teachers

good for you AND fun!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/13/2006 Posted by jbr5ft

I've taken classes with Roxlyn Moret and Doris Hall and Lesley Powell and they are all fabulous. Their classes are light hearted in atmosphere, but very focussed on how to use the body correctly. A change in how I put weight on my feet, which Lesley showed me, helped clear up the pain in my knees when I ran. They all make sure you do movements to push the limits of your body, and no more. And Lesley will make you laugh, even while you sweat.

excellent teacher training program

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/12/2006 Posted by bianca7000

Not only does Movements Afoot offer wonderful instruction for the Pilates practitioner, it also has excellent teacher training programs. All of the instructors are highly skilled and knowledgeable. Working out at Movements Afoot is a very enjoyable experience!

Fun and Healthy!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/12/2006 Posted by umbrella2

I love the instructors and the atmosphere at Movements Afoot. The teachers are highly trained, dedicated, creative and caring. I would strongly recommend anyone with an interest in pilates, yoga or other mind-body techniques schedule a session or take a group class. The teachers there helped me tremendously and I'm sure they will help you too.

A Pilates-Yoga Studio for all

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/30/2005 Posted by cartwheels

This is a great studio for all levels. In the class, you will be among dancers and then people from 12- 80. Movements Afoot is a Wonderful, fun atmosphere with great teaching in pilates, yoga and more.

Pros: great teachers

Highly recommend

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/05/2005 Posted by iheartny2

I love Movements Afoot! The instructors are absolutely fabulous;very knowledgeable and friendly. I take one on one pilates sessions that are tailored to my goals and body. They also offer a large variety of classes; mat, yoga, physioball and my favorite tower and reformer classes.

Pros: variety of classes, apprentice sessions, amazing instructors