The Art of Movement

Specialties

The Art of Movement is a boutique fitness studio located in the heart of inner SE Portland.

We encourage mindful fitness with a focus on a strong mind, body, spirit connection through every stage of your life.

We offer small group classes in Pilates, Yoga and Barre. Our personal attention and intimate setting allows clients to really reap the benefits that our certified and experienced instructors have to offer. We also offer private Pilates lessons utilizing the reformer, stability chair and mat work and Personal Training using a variety of weights, small props and weight resistance.

Special Events include: Bridal Bootcamp, Children’s and Preteen Birthday Parties in Yoga, Creative Dance, Ballet and Pilates, and weekend Lamaze Childbirth Education Intensives.

History

Established in 2011.

The Art of Movement started as a private Pilates studio and has grown to include mat Pilates classes, Barre, Yoga, Dance and more!

Meet the Business Owner

Ameena L.

Business Owner

Ameena Lacey is the founder and owner of The Art of Movement. She is a Portland native, a professional musician as well as a life long health & fitness enthusiast. She believes in exercise and especially the benefits of Pilates and Yoga as part of an overall wellness routine. Ameena has a BA in Anthropology, has studied film and dance, made numerous records and music videos, been on tour and spent 7 years living in NYC before returning home to raise her daughter. She understands the stress of being a professional musician and parent, and enjoys helping others find peace within the chaos that is modern life. She is Stott Pilates trained in mat work, reformer, stability chair, Total barre and Zenga. She completed her certification and apprenticeship in 2011 through Pacific Northwest Pilates and Meritthew Fitness center in NYC.