Carolyn Gordon

Carolyn is an excellent pilates instructor! She's super knowledgeable and engaging. The functional strength and balance I've developed with her guidance has been a game changer!

Carolyn is a gifted and knowledgeable teacher who I have had the pleasure of knowing personally and professionally for 15 years. As a fellow teacher, I know that she deeply cares for her clients, her practice, and her knowledge of the Pilates method. She is also a very talented massage therapist whi

…s always on how I can do my best and build strength safely. The class atmosphere inspires learning and deepening my practice. I've worked through injuries with Carolyn and can say that an added bonus to being a client at Inspire is it is always fun. I love that Inspire Classical Pilates will customize classes even for whole families!

I was visiting from Hawaii and got in 4 sessions with Carolyn. I've been going to Pilates for almost 4 years. I was exceptionally impressed by her professionalism, her knowledge of Pilates generally, and her ease in suggesting new positions when adjusting to my own body's quirks for a better fit for my aging body. I've had a tightness in my left shoulder that has resisted any r…

Inspire Pilates is authentic Pilates – Carolyn is classically trained and a true devotee of Joseph Pilates. As a result, every workout is grounded in the principles of Classical Pilates and builds core and overall strength, flexibility, control and healthy body awareness. I’ve known Carolyn since her apprentice days and have worked out with her weekly for the past 4+ years. She carefully designs e

Carolyn is an intuitive, knowledgeable and kind instructor who has guided my Pilates practice through pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and now postpartum! Her support has been essential to my body, mind and spirit feeling strong and centered in this season of life. I look forward to every session with her. I always leave our workouts and massages feeling uplifted and inspired. She is a…

My favorite Pilates studio in Asheville! Carolyn is a really encouraging and thoughtful teacher. Her experience, compassion and enjoyment of Pilates always come through and if you need to modify something she’s always got the perfect option for you. Highly recommend.

I’ve been taking classes from Carolyn for years here in Asheville, both at her previous studio and here at Inspire. She’s a really intuitive, thoughtful, creative, and fun Pilates teacher. Carolyn’s great about being able to teach people regardless of how new or advanced they are at Pilates. Her instruction is always clear and intentional, but never repetitive. She is always ch…