Group Fitness Classes

Group Fitness Classes

Group Fitness Classes

Group Fitness Classes: May 8th - May 18th

Registration for all Group Fitness Classes requires an active PWG Membership and active Group Fitness Class Pass.

Day Time Class Instructor Pass 
Eligibility
Thursday May 8th 4:30pm - 5:30pm  Hatha Yoga Amy V. All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Thursday May 8th 5pm - 6pm Biker Bootcamp Aron E.  All Access, Cycling, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Thursday May 8th 6:30pm - 7:30pm  Bootcamp Aron E.  All Access, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Friday May 9th 8:15am - 9:15am  Ride 45 Emma B.  All Access, Cycling,  1-Week/Trial
Saturday May 10th 11:30am - 12:30pm  Yoga Sculpt Macarena F.D. All Access, Yoga,  GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Saturday May 10th 10:30am - 11:30am  Ride 45 Emma B.  All Access, Cycling,  1-Week/Trial
Saturday May 10th 10:30am - 11:30am  WERQ Emily P.  All Access, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Sunday May 11th 10:30am - 11:30am  Vinyasa Flow Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Monday May 12th 4pm - 5pm Vinyasa Flow Hari Gopal All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Monday May 12th 5pm - 6pm  Pilates and Stretch Hari Gopal All Access, Yoga, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Monday May 12th 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ride 45 Violet K.  All Access, Cycling,  1-Week/Trial
Monday May 12th 6:30pm - 7:30pm WERQ Emily P.  All Access, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 13th 4:30pm - 5:30pm Hatha Yoga Amy V.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 13th 5:30pm - 6:30pm  Cardio Dance  Amy V.  All Access, GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 13th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Yoga Sculpt Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Wednesday May 14th 4pm - 5pm Vinyasa Flow Hari Gopal All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Wednesday May 14th 5pm - 6pm Pilates and Stretch Hari Gopal All Access, Yoga, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Thursday May 15th  4:30pm - 5:30pm Hatha Yoga Amy V.  All Access, GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Saturday May 17th  10:30am - 11:30am  Yoga Sculpt Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Sunday May 18th 10:30am - 11:30am  Vinyasa Flow Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial

Group Fitness Classes: May 20th - May 31st

Registration for all Group Fitness Classes requires an active PWG Membership and active Group Fitness Class Pass.

PWG will be closed on May 19th for graduation. 

Day Time Class Instructor Pass 
Eligibility
Tuesday May 20th 4:30pm - 5:30pm Hatha Yoga Amy V. All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 20th 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cardio Dance  Amy V. All Access, GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 20th 6:30pm - 7:30pm  Yoga Sculpt Macarena F.D. All Access, Yoga,  GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Wednesday May 21st 4pm - 5pm  Vinyasa Flow Hannah H.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Thursday May 22nd 4:30pm - 5:30pm  Hatha Yoga Amy V.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Saturday May 24th 10:30am - 11:30am  Yoga Sculpt Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Sunday May 25th 10:30am - 11:30am  Vinyasa Flow Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Sunday May 25th 10:30am - 11:30am  Pilates and Stretch Alicia B. All Access, Yoga, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Monday May 26th 7am - 8am  Ride 45 Alicia B. All Access, Cycling,  1-Week/Trial
Monday May 26th 12pm - 1pm Lunchtime Yoga  Hannah H. All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Monday May 26th 4pm - 5pm Vinyasa Flow Hannah H.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 27th 4:30pm - 5:30pm Hatha Yoga Amy V.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 27th 5:30pm - 6:30pm  Cardio Dance  Amy V.  All Access, GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Tuesday May 27th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Yoga Sculpt Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Wednesday May 28th 4pm - 5pm Vinyasa Flow Hannah H.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial
Thursday May 29th 4:30pm - 5:30pm Hatha Yoga Amy V.  All Access, GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Friday May 30th 9:15am - 10:15am  Pilates and Stretch Alicia B.  All Access, Yoga, GroupX,  1-Week/Trial
Saturday May 31st 10:30am - 11:30am  Yoga Sculpt Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  GroupX, 1-Week/Trial
Sunday June 1st 10:30am - 11:30am  Vinyasa Flow Macarena F.D.  All Access, Yoga,  1-Week/Trial

Group Fitness Classes: Summer Recess

June 1st - August 24th

Registration for all Group Fitness Classes requires an active PWG Membership and active Group Fitness Class Pass. 

Day Time Class Instructor Pass 
Eligibility
Mondays  8am - 9am  Ride 45 Alicia B.  Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Mondays (June only)  12pm - 1pm  Lunchtime Yoga  Hannah H.  Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Mondays  5:30pm - 6:30pm Vinyasa Flow Macarena F.D. Summer All Access,  1-Week/Trial
Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30pm WERQ Emily P. Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Tuesdays  8am -9am  Pilates and Stretch Alicia B. Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Hatha Yoga Amy V.  Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cardio Dance  Amy V.  Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Wednesday 5pm - 6pm Pilates and Stretch Alicia B. Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Biker Bootcamp Aron E.  Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Bootcamp  Aron E.  Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial
Fridays 8am - 9am Pilates and Stretch Alicia B.  Summer All Access, 1-Week/Trial

Fitness & Wellness Program Guidelines & Policies

  • Participants are highly encouraged to arrive to class/session on time.  Due to the importance of a sufficient warm-up period, participants who arrive after the warm-up period may not be permitted entry to class. 
  • Participants are highly encouraged to stay for the entire duration of the class to ensure participation in the proper cool-down phase.
  • The Department of Campus Recreation reserves the right to adjust the schedule, class formats and instructors when necessary.
  • Participants must silence cell phones and may not use cell phones during class.
  • The Department of Campus Recreation reserves the right to deny/cancel enrollment/participation based on guidelines for Discipline, Suspension, and Loss of Privileges
  • Appropriate athletic footwear/attire is required at all times. Appropriate footwear is closed-toe, closed-heel non-marking athletic shoes. Sneakers are strongly recommended. Exceptions may be made for certain programs/activities. Hard-soled, closed-toe athletic shoes or cycling shoes are recommended for all spinning and indoor cycling classes.  Shoe removal may be appropriate in Yoga and/or certain dance formats, at the instructor’s discretion.

  • Members are encouraged to register online via MyRec.
  • In-person registration can be accommodated by scheduling an appointment with Membership Services.
  • Once registration is opened it will remain open until maximum class enrollments are reached. 
  • Maximum enrollment for each class is dependent on what equipment will be utilized for the class and to provide an effective environment for participants and the instructor.

Within the 10 days of the first scheduled class participants can cancel their registration and will be provided a prorated refund for the remaining classes.

After the 10th day of the first scheduled class participants may request to cancel their registration with a prorated refund for the remaining classes with documentation from their healthcare provider stating that they can no longer participate in the class. Refunds are not provided without documentation from their healthcare provider. 

Each semester there will be a designated week for make-up classes which were rescheduled due to inclement weather or instructor cancellation.  Refunds will not be provided for classes which are rescheduled.  If classes are canceled and cannot be rescheduled, participants will receive a pro-rated refund based on the number of classes which were canceled. 

Within the 10 days of purchase of the Group Fitness Class Pass, members can cancel their registration and will be provided a prorated refund. 

After the 10th day of purchase of the Group Fitness Class Pass, members may request a prorated refund with documentation from their healthcare provider stating that they can no longer participate in Group Fitness Classes. Refunds are not provided without documentation from their healthcare provider.

Participants will not be refunded for classes canceled due to inclement weather or instructor cancellation unless the total number of canceled classes for the semester/summer exceeds 25% of the total number of scheduled classes.  In event of this scenario participants will receive a prorated refund. 

PWG Members may register for a 1-Week Free Trial Class Pass. 1-Week Free Trial Class Passes may only be purchased once by each member. 

1-Week Free Trial Class Passes are not available to those with a PWG Membership for Yale Conference & Event Services. 

If you wish to use this as a free trial for Group Fitness Class Passes you can use the promo code “tryit” at the time of purchase. This code can only be redeemed once by each member. 

Purchase a 1-Week Free Trial Membership

Refunds

  • Sessions must be redeemed within 180 days from the date of purchase. Unused sessions will not be refunded. 
  • If a client no longer wishes to continue with their Personal Trainer, they will be refunded for any remaining unused sessions. A $25 cancellation fee will be applied to their refund.

Session Cancellations

  • Session schedules will be developed by the client and Personal Trainer.
  • If a client needs to cancel a scheduled session they must provide notice at least 24 hours in advance, in writing, to their assigned Personal Trainer. Sessions canceled less than 24-hours in advance will not be refunded. (Decisions to provide refunds for emergency cancellations will be made by the Department of Campus Recreation on a case-by-case basis.)
  • If the Personal Trainer needs to cancel a scheduled session, they will provide their client notice at least 24 hours in advance. The Department of Campus Recreation may refund or provide additional sessions at no additional cost to sessions canceled within 24 hours.  

In the event of an Emergency or Extended Closure, the Department of Campus Recreation will base refunds on the guidelines outlined in the PWG Emergency and Extended Closures.

Group Fitness Classes FAQ

Group Fitness Classes and programming are designed with the general population in mind.  Whether you are just beginning your fitness journey or are a seasoned fitness participant, modifications, and variations are provided to create an energetic, welcoming, challenging, yet inclusive atmosphere. Group Fitness Classes are offered in the “drop-in” style where you participants can attend sessions at their discretion without fear or consequence of missing skills or lessons from previous classes. 

To register for a Group Fitness Class, participants must be a current PWG member and must purchase one of the following Group Fitness Passes:

1-Week/Trial Access Pass: 

  • This group fitness membership provides the participant access to all group fitness classes (Yoga, Indoor Cycling, and GroupX fitness classes) for the for 1-Week or can be used as a free trial for Group Fitness Classes. Participants require a PWG Membership to enter Payne Whitney Gym. Yale Conference Service Memberships are not eligible for trial memberships. 
  • If you wish to use this as a free trial for Group Fitness Class Passes you can use the promo code “tryit” at the time of purchase. This code can only be redeemed once by each member.  

Semester Passes

  • All Access Pass: This group fitness pass provides the participant access to all group fitness classes (Yoga, Indoor Cycling, and GroupX fitness classes) for the duration of the membership.
  • Indoor Cycling Pass: This group fitness pass provides the participant access to all Indoor Cycling for the duration of the membership.
  • Yoga Pass: This group fitness pass provides the participant access to all Yoga classes for the duration of the membership. 
  • GroupX Pass: This group fitness pass provides the participant access to all GroupX classes for the duration of the membership.
  • Passes are prorated throughout the semester. Typically there are promo/discount codes offered at the beginning of each semester. Codes can be found on the description page for each pass. 

Summer Recess Passes

  • Summer Recess: This group fitness pass provides the participant access to all group fitness classes (Yoga, Indoor Cycling, and GroupX fitness classes) for Winter/Summer sessions.
  • Winter Recess: May be offered during Winter Recess, depending on the duration of the recess.

How to Purchase  Class Pass

Group Fitness Class Passes can be purchased on MyRec.

Q: I have a Group Fitness Class Pass, how to I register for a class?

A: Once you have a Group Fitness Class Pass, you will need to sign up for a class on MyRec. Some classes have limited spots. Signing up ensures your spot. Signing up allows instructors to communicate with participants in event of an emergency cancellation.  Registration links for Group Fitness Classes can be found on MyRec.

Q: What if I do not see any class instances listed?

A: Only scheduled classes within a three (3) day period from today will appear below and be available for registration. (Don’t worry there will be additional classes beyond the three (3) day window! Check back soon and they will appear.)

Q: I registered for a Group Fitness Class and how I need to cancel. 

A: We ask if you cannot attend a class,  you cancel to help open spots for other participants. Especially in classes with limited space i.e. cycling classes. You can cancel your registration on MyRec.

If you plan on enrolling in a Group Fitness Class Pass, you will also need a PWG Membership. 

If you have a PWG Membership and would like to take a Group Fitness Class, then you will need to purchase a Group Fitness Class Pass. 

Purchase PWG Membership and/or a Group Fitness Class Pass.