Leslie Salmon Jones

Leslie Salmon Jones helps individuals, communities, and youth master their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being through a harmonious blend of professional dance, yoga instruction, wellness coaching, public speaking, and community activism.

Her journey with embodied learning and mind-body wellness began at the renowned Alvin Ailey School in New York, where she nurtured her passion for dance and discovered the transformative teachings of yoga. 

Building upon her interdisciplinary foundation in health sciences and dance, Leslie established a healing movement and holistic wellness studio in the heart of New York City. Through a decade of collaboratively working with clients to improve their health, Leslie created her “Living From Your Core” program, along with specialized training, courses, and workshops for diverse communities.

In partnership with her husband, Jeff Jones, she also co-created Afro Flow Yoga®, which provides a wide array of experiences that foster diversity, inclusion, and interconnection, and impacts communities worldwide. 

Leslie’s advocacy work extends to board leadership, urging organizations to embrace anti-racist and inclusive cultures. She has served on the Yoga Alliance Board, the United Nations Association of New York, and contributed to Free Arts for at-risk youth.Throughout her career, her commitment remains steadfast: to be a catalyst for positive change.