Located inside The Space Pilates Studio, Embody by Lexie was born from a love of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.
Founded by Lexie Palasciano, Pilates and yoga instructor, retreat facilitator, and lead educator for Polestar Pilates, it offers a holistic approach to strength, mobility, and nervous system regulation.
With small group classes and private sessions in Flatiron, continuing education workshops, international retreats, and an on-demand video library, this is a space to move, breathe, and return to the body.
Testimonials
“If you are looking to make a change in your life - look no further because you have arrived to the right place. When I met Lexie I was out of shape and depressed. I started seeing her several times a week for private Pilates lessons and group classes, and to say she’s changed my life is an understatement. She has given me the foundation to understand how to make the most of my Pilates practice in all capacities while encouraging me to do what’s best for my body and mind both physically and mentally.”
“Lexie is a brilliant Pilates teacher, trained by some of the best in the industry. She has an exceptional eye and pays close attention to detail. Her teaching style is both sensitive and assertive, and she helped ease my injured back in just one session. I highly recommend her! Beyond her expertise, Lexie is highly intelligent and guides in a systematic way that feels like physical therapy — but with more creativity and benefits for the entire body and nervous system.”
Take Retreat
Retreats are more than just a vacation.
It is a conscious dedication toward Self, a rare moment to pause and step away from the pulls of daily life so you can simply be.
Retreats invite deep introspection, bringing together like-minded souls who are ready to slow down, reconnect. Across borders, cultures, and languages, these experiences remind us that we’re not meant to walk this path alone.
This is where we find our tribe.
SOULFUL RESET
A New Year’s Retreat Guided by the Five Elements
December 29, 2026 – January 4, 2027
What Past Retreat Attendees
Are Saying
“I went on retreat in Puglia with Lexie feeling totally burned out, and honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to land. The retreat center was beautiful, surrounded by nature, and everything about it felt peaceful and intentional. The accommodation was spotless, the food nourishing, and the whole experience was put together with so much care.
Lexie was present, kind, and truly authentic. I felt supported every step of the way by the group, the space, and the rhythm of the days. It gave me exactly what I needed to start feeling like myself again.
I’d recommend a retreat with Lexie in a heartbeat, especially to anyone who needs a real pause, some space to breathe, and a soft landing back into themselves.”
The Embodied Educator
An Integrative Approach to Pilates Teaching and Professional Practice
8 Weeks • Asynchronous Learning • Private 1:1 Mentorship
On Demand Library
A space to return to yourself through mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation—anytime, anywhere.
Lexie Palasciano, MFA, is a Pilates instructor, yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitator based in New York City. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance Performance with research focused on somatic embodiment in performance. She serves as the lead educator for Polestar Pilates in NYC and facilitates retreats worldwide, offering immersive experiences centered on embodied movement practices, breathwork, and cultural immersion.
Read more about Lexie.
Certifications
BFA in Dance (Rutgers University) | MFA in Dance Performance (Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance) | 450-hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification (Polestar Pilates) | 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor (Aligned Yoga School) | Yin Level I & II Certified Instructor (Durga Excursions) | Reiki Level II Practitioner | Breathwork Facilitator (George Ramsey & Ally Maz)