Our Class Offerings
Yoga, the Practice.
Yoga is one of the oldest holistic healthcare systems in existence, with roots dating back almost 5,000 years. Founded in India, the Sanskrit word 'yoga' literally means 'union'. The intent of yoga is to form a vibrant connection between body, mind and spirit, creating a lasting, integrative wellness program that one can cultivate for a lifetime. Today, yoga, in forms both classical and contemporary, has been embraced worldwide for its unparalleled health and healing benefits, available to people of all ages, sizes and levels of fitness.
A yoga practice consists of physical postures called asanas, breathing exercises called pranayama, and elements of meditation. Dynamically incorporated into a whole, yoga combines a compelling physical workout, improving strength, flexibility, balance and endurance, with a profound mental wellness component that conveys focus, clarity, and composure long after practice has ended.
Yoga, at HYP.
Our Wellesley yoga space is filled with soft, ambient lighting and joint-friendly, anti-microbial sprung flooring. It is heated by a custom designed, state-of-the-art system, uniquely developed to the specifications of the particular environmental space, that provides the perfect blend of heat, humidity and fresh airflow.
While foundationally based in hot flow yoga, all of HYP's yoga teachers are enthusiastically encouraged to bring a distinctive sense of inventiveness to class, drawing from their own life experience and unique approach to practice. As a result, each class is an original, constantly re-created to be safe, informative, fun and vigorously enjoyed in the moment.
We offer a full schedule of morning, evening and weekend classes, with challenging, yet accessible instruction for students new to yoga, those who have been cultivating their practice for years and every manner of inspired mover in between. Classes include our dynamic vinyasa-based Flow (heated to 90-95 degrees), Flow, Strength + Sculpt, an athletic, strength-based practice that incorporates light weights, Restorative Flow, a gentle flow sequence followed by replenishing poses supported by blocks, bolsters and blankets and ongoing, seasonally-based Flow Fundamentals introductory 5 week series.
Set a clear intention to come to your mat as often as possible, and you will strengthen your body, center your mind and unfold in ways you might never have thought possible!
Yoga, Getting Started
It's easy to get started with a transformational yoga practice that will change your life from the outside in. Simply be new to HYP, click to purchase either our New Student Four Week Pass online or in-person at the Studio (brand new students only please-one per student), then come to your mat as much as possible in a 28 (consecutive) day period. New students can also purchase a Single Class, if the preference is to take it one step, or class, at a time. Or register for one of our ongoing 5 week Flow Fundamentals series, which run throughout the year. However you choose to begin, get ready to find a passion for practice, mind, body and soul, that will last for a lifetime, on and off the mat.
Not sure about which class to start with? Click to e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and we'll steer you towards the pricing option and class which best fits your needs, goals and level of experience.
Pilates, the Practice.
Gymnast. Bodybuilder. Boxer. Circus performer. Brilliant movement pioneer and innovator. Joseph (Joe) H. Pilates, and the enduringly masterful work named after him, remains all that and so much more!
Developed in the 1920s, this pioneering method combines the best of Eastern and Western practices and philosophies, creating a system focused on building controlled flexibility and strength for the entire body, without building bulk or stressing the joints. Pilates conditioning develops core abdominal and back strength through a series of comprehensive exercises executed on a mat or on highly specialized equipment, while closely supervised and adjusted by a certified trainer. With an emphasis on breath, posture and body awareness and balance, each exercise is performed with total focus on accurate form and quality of movement. Due to the personalized, form-intensive nature of Pilates, apparatus-based training is always conducted in small group classes of no more than six participants, or in one-on-one, standing private, duet or trio sessions.
Pilates, at HYP.
Our Wellesley Studio offers one of the area's most dedicated Pilates spaces, fully equipped with a complete line of professional grade Pilates equipment and related apparatus.
Our expert trainers work closely with each client to create motivating Pilates programming that is tailored to their specific needs, level of ability and ultimate goals. All of our instructors are certified, highly qualified professionals, who bring a creative perspective and wealth of fitness, anatomy and Pilates-specific knowledge to each progressive session.
Pilates sessions are available in private and semi-private duet, trio and quartet sessions. We also offer an extensive schedule of convenient, cost-effective, morning and evening Pilates Equipment Group classes (no more than six participants on a come-as-you-like basis). All standing equipment sessions are scheduled by appointment only, and are available as standing, reserved blocks of pre-paid sessions.
A committed Pilates practice will connect you to your core, physically strengthen, streamline and tone your entire body, and create focused mental energy to keep you mindfully motivated through every moment of the day.
Pilates, Getting Started
It's easy to get started with a HYP Pilates program that will charge, challenge and, profoundly, transform your body and quality of movement. Click here to purchase our New Student Private 3 Pass ($250.) online or in-Studio (new students to HYP, or current HYP students new to Pilates only please), then contact us by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone, to schedule an initial session. Tell us a little bit about yourself (prior Pilates experience, history of or existing injuries, current level of fitness, best days/times for your lesson) so we can match you to the best instructor for your individual needs, and we'll book your introductory session accordingly.
Or click to purchase our Pilates Equipment Group Intro 3 Pack ($75. for 3 total Pilates equipment group sessions/must be used within 30 days from first visit) online or in-person at the Studio (brand new students only please-one per student) and try out our Pilates Equipment group classes at an unbelievable price point. Buy any of our Pilates private or group packages directly after your introductory privates or first group session, and receive a one-time 10% discount off your purchase!
Please note: *prior Pilates equipment experience is a prerequisite for attendance at any Pilates Equipment Group class. Brand-new-to-equipment Pilates students MUST attend 3 Private sessions in order to participate in any of the above classes. For the safety and comfort of all of our participants, HYP reserves the right to redirect new student who register for level 1, 2 or mixed levels classes in error, to private sessions. Please reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions about our new student policies.
