Carolyn Gordon

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 true gift in my lif

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 changing it up to keep

I love this studio. Whether it's a private class or a group class, the attention is 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 fo

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 release no matter wha