Certified Pilates Instructors
Clasique Pilates instructors are graduates of an extensive 700-hr training program in the authentic Pilates method at Metropolitan Pilates in Seattle, WA. Clasique is proud to offer this incredible Pilates Teacher Training program in Asheville, as a satellite training center of Metropolitan Pilates. Headed by Dorothee VandeWalle, the Metropolitan Authentic Training program offers the finest, most comprehensive Pilates instructor training program in the United States.
Brooke Bergdahl Tyler – Business Owner, Licensed Acupuncturist, Head Pilates Instructor
Brooke Tyler moved to Asheville in 2005 from Ketchum, Idaho. Brooke did her Pilates training at Metropolitan Pilates Studio in Seattle, Washington with Dorothee VandeWalle in early 2003, and is certified in teaching Authentic/Classical Pilates. Her training has involved workshops, testing, and continuing education seminars with Romana Kryzanowska of Romana’s Pilates/True Pilates in New York, Brooke Siler of re:AB Pilates in New York, Chris Robinson of Core Coach in San Diego, and frequently with Dorothee VandeWalle at Metropolitan Pilates in Seattle, WA. In conjunction with Dorothee VandeWalle, Brooke is proud to offer a Pilates Teacher Training certification program.
Brooke has experience teaching private and semi-private sessions using Pilates equipment as well as significant experience teaching mat Pilates workouts. What makes Pilates especially remarkable is how well the work adapts to the individual. Brooke has seen people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and strengths truly make dramatic shifts in their bodies and lives through authentic Pilates exercise. She has taught large mat class groups with students of varying levels, and specialized classes for local ski clubs, bicycle clinics, and high school basketball teams. Brooke truly believes that all athletes perform better and with greater efficiency with the core strength that Pilates training offers. As an avid cyclist, runner, swimmer, dog walker, aspiring surfer, retired collegiate basketball player and longtime yogini, Brooke truly feels that Pilates is the most effective and balanced form of exercise out there (read a recent post from Brooke about why she is so passionate about Pilates for athletes). Pilates is at the same time; grounding, strengthening, lengthening and lifting.
In addition, Brooke studied the art of Chinese medicine at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville. She completed this 4-year graduate program after extensive clinical internship and is licensed in Oriental Medicine as an acupuncturist and herbalist. Brooke finds that ancient eastern philosophies on healthy living and maintaining wellness are harmonious with the balanced exercise principles of the more modern Pilates exercise program. Email brooke@studioclasique.com.
Brooke is excited to be back from a wonderful maternity leave and is accepting new Pilates clients and acupuncture patients.
Carolyn Gordon - Certified Classical Pilates Instructor
Carolyn Gordon is a certified Classical Pilates Instructor and is teaching privates, semi-privates and mat classes at Clasique. Carolyn completed an intensive 15 month apprenticeship at Clasique with Brooke Tyler, in conjunction with her training with Master Teacher Dorothee VandeWalle at Metropolitan Pilates in Seattle. Carolyn has an excellent eye for detail and a very warm nature, which means her teaching is both challenging and very encouragning. She is skilled at teaching students of all levels and abilities in combined group classes. Carolyn's positive nature is contagious and you are sure to leave her session feeling stronger in your body, tall in your posture, and motivated for the day.
Carolyn is also a licensed massage therapist. Her years of working with clients through touch and healing truly shines through in her awareness of the body and position adjustments during a pilates workout. This is a true skill as an instructor, as the correct form of classical pilates exercisies is essential. Carolyn currently offers house call massage treatments, please contact her if you are interested.
To book your session with Carolyn you may call the studio or email her directly. 828 333 5053. carolyn@studioclasique.com.