Who is Wabi-Sabi?
Kelly Gorder— Pilates Instructor & Founder of Wabi-Sabi Pilates in Boulder
- Balanced Body Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor
- NBC-HWC Health and Wellness Coach
- International Coaching Federation ACC Certified Professional Coach
Hi, I’m Kelly, and welcome to Wabi-Sabi! Thanks for stopping by. I started as a Pilates student years ago, and in 2013, I decided to dive deeper and complete my mat and reformer teacher training. At the time, I was still working a corporate job, but I was fascinated by how our bodies move, what happens when they don’t, and how to help people feel better through movement. I began teaching part-time—from home and in a few studios—whenever I could fit it in.
Over the years, I shifted into consulting work and slowly made more space for teaching, When I moved back to Boulder, I was ready for something different. I wanted more purpose in my work and more connection to a community that values staying active and feeling good in their bodies.
Most of us have something: an old injury, a movement pattern that throws things off, or just the wear and tear of daily life. That’s normal. I started Wabi-Sabi because I wanted to create a space where people could feel good moving in their own bodies—without pressure to show up as anything but what we are. Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that reminds us there’s beauty in things that are imperfect, changing, and real–and that’s exactly how I see the Pilates journey. It’s not about chasing perfection, but about showing up, listening to your body, and appreciating that progress is personal.
Building Wabi-Sabi Pilates, here in Boulder, is my way of sharing that approach—with you, and with anyone who just wants to keep moving.
"As someone relatively new to Pilates, working with Kelly both in person and on Zoom has been a revelation for my overall fitness. She was very patient and supportive in teaching me the fundamentals of Pilates, her style of teaching and approach allowed me to feel confident while learning the proper techniques. Week by week I was able to add on to what I had worked on previously and continue to learn and advance as I progressed through the program. As someone with back issues, she was very attentive and made sure I never experienced any discomfort and was quick to modify any exercise to support my specific needs. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone at any experience level as she has a unique talent to make certain the workout supports your specific needs."
~Geoff B
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