Information about Yoga for the People

Level 2/133-139 Tory St
6011, Wellington
+6443846825

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8:30-20h
  • monday: 9h-11:30, 15:30-17h
  • tuesday: 5:45-8h, 11:45-13:30, 17h-21:30
  • wednesday: 6:45-8:30, 15:30-20h
  • thursday: 5:45-8h, 11:45-13:30, 17h-21:30
  • friday: 6:45-11:30, 15:30-20h
  • saturday: 7:30-12h, 15:30-18h
Yoga for the People is Wellington’s original hot yoga studio located at the top of Tory Street. We are the only studio in Wellington to offer Bikram Yoga & Inferno Hot Pilates, alongside Yin Yoga and Mat Pilates classes. We also have three on-site therapists, specialising in massage therapy, acupuncture and Thai massage.

Our comment from FitFit New Zealand about Yoga for the People:

Yoga for the People, located in Wellington, New Zealand, is a fantastic yoga studio that prioritizes a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Many users appreciate the knowledgeable and caring instructors who create a sense of community among participants. It is praised for:

  • The professionalism and friendliness of the staff
  • A variety of classes, including hot yoga and Pilates, suitable for all experience levels
  • The safe and positive environment that encourages personal growth and mobility support
  • The affordable trial packages which allow newcomers to test different classes
  • Clean and spacious facilities that enhance the overall experience

While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there have been occasional mentions of inconsistencies among some instructors. However, the studio continuously receives feedback aimed at improving teaching methods and enhancing the overall experience.

Overall, Yoga for the People stands out as a great choice for those looking to practice yoga or Pilates in a supportive and engaging environment.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

Yoga
Acupuncture
Bikram Yoga
Hot Pilates
Hot Yoga
Pilates
Yin Yoga

Yoga for the People: Opinions

4.9/5 (34 Opinions)
Bhageerathy Ramanathan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I love going to Yoga for the People. The teachers are very informative and encouraging (without the false Pollyanna type stuff). I especially feel support with my mobility issues. Thank you YFTP!!!!

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Kia ora Bhagee - so good to hear! And I loved the comment about Pollyanna - it seems like we have achieved a good balance of encouraging you, while also being realistic about working with what your body allows you to do on the day of the class! Thank you for being such a good student - in other words, the sort of student who will listen to your body instead of letting the ego take over!

Amy Taylor 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Hands down best first experience at a yoga studio ! So welcoming and helpful !! Highly recommend if your new to Pilates/yoga :))

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Oh wow - that is so good to hear! Lots of people coming to Yoga for the People have never taken a yoga or pilates class before, and our aim is to make it a great experience - no matter your level of experience or how fit or flexible you feel. There is definitely a style for every body, and we just want to help you find it:)

Emma Purcell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: If you are looking to try hot yoga I highly recommend. They are very experienced, it is a safe environment for all and I have been going casually for 2 and a half years . Only positive things to say

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Nga mihi Emma - so glad you are enjoying the classes and appreciate the benefit of having well trained and experienced teachers. Every single teacher at Yoga for the People puts so much effort into being the best we can be at every single class - and hearing such positive feedback is so nice:)

Toni Orr 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Yoga for the People is such a great place to practice yoga. The teachers are professional, caring, remember who you are and the classes are focused, enabling you to practice your yoga, shower and head back to your day or night. I've been going for a couple of years and am grateful to be part of the Yoga for the People community.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thank you so much Toni - every single day our teachers put so much effort into being the best teachers we can be - and to helping people like you achieve your goals. See you soon!

Susan Knox 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Hot, humid, sweaty and pure dead brilliant! The only way to describe Jude's Inferno Hot Pilates workout this morning! You give us 100% Jude and we love you for it :)

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Great to hear you loved the class - and you are right, Jude gives 100% as a teacher and inspires the whole class to respond in the same way!!

Robyn Shearer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Yoga for the People is a great experience - the heat and routine works every time for creating a sense of challenge and wellbeing

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thanks Robyn - what a great summary of the benefits of the classes! See you soon:)

Rhonwen Dewar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great studio i visited on a recent trip to Wellington. Very welcoming and professional teacher. Will definitely return on my next stay and make use of the travel package.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thank you Rhonwen - we look forward to seeing you back! The Traveller's Special is designed for people just like you - 7 days of unlimited practice, with a mat and two towels each class included - all for only $50. All you need is yourself and some yoga clothes :)

May Toe Myat Htun 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very good classes benefit both your body and mind!

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Hi May - I am so glad you are enjoying the classes - the fact that you have become such a regular at the studio tells me how much benefit you are getting from a regular practice. Well done for making this commitment to yourself:)

Huikah Han 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The instructors here are very knowledgeable and friendly. Their classes are great for all levels. If you want to give hot yoga a try, this is the perfect place to go!

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Great to hear you are loving the classes and happy to recommend to others! See you soon

Tom Dorman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Love the heat! What's great about Bikram is the consistency of the sequencing. Knowing what to expect and building on it at your own pace.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Such a great summary of what we love about the practice - being able to come to a class and let the teacher's voice take over for a while means your own brain gets a bit of a rest! Look forward to seeing you again soon Tom

Suz Mordsith 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Drop in class while I'm in Wellington on holiday. Amazing! I really enjoyed it, I love that the studio does 45, 60 and 90 classes. Renee is a great instructor and I will go back.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Hi Suz - thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and great to hear you will be back and you loved the variety of classes. Renee is definitely a great teacher - we are lucky to have a whole team of excellent teachers at YFT!

S Sam 1 year ago

Negative experience: Inconsistent. Claire (owner) verbal and tone in class is amazing. Claire embodies what it is all about. It is not replicated across the the teachers though. Sure the response communicated was "one has to to sort themselves out and be independent of teacher". Missing point in my view, Teachers who emphasis the ra ra ra like a gym, I would prefer they be honest and say that on the schedule and I will not come. Terrible experience. If the teacher cannot hold their centre, and embody all the 3 princples of hatha- - why are they are teacher at the studio ?

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Hi Sam - thanks for your honest feedback. We always want to know how students feel about the classes, even when it is clear that it was not a god experience for you. I will share these comments with the teaching team as I know everyone of us is committed to improving our teaching in any way we can. Respecting the lineage that we are part of is an important part of that.

phyll : 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Yoga for the People helps me release stiffness in my body. As I move into my wiser years my body can sometimes be less flexible than previously, I have found that even one or two classes will help to put some

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

What an amazing way to describe it - our 'wiser years'! It is so lovely to have you as part of the YFTP community:)

Sally Hollister 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such a welcoming environment. I really enjoy participating; teachers and participants are respectful, focussed and supportive.

Svea Ganster 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great studio, nice staff, very professional, can highly recommend it.

lonesss 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Eternally grateful I found this studio, a safe and positive space, with amazing people and the most patient and helpful instructors. Since day one I felt so comfortable and excited to come back. Thank you Claire, thank you Jude, Anna, Anthie, Renee and everyone else. You are all angels xx ilona

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Hi Ilona - and we are so glad you found us! Our aim at Yoga for the People is to be just that - a place where everybody feels welcome. The whole teaching team works hard at that - but the vibrancy of a studio comes mainly from the students, so thank you for being a part of our amazing community while you were in Wellington:)

Matthew Emerson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and inviting for new folks. Yoga session is not crazy intense (good for all levels), but add the heat and it is a terrific workout. Instructor was very good and helpful.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

So glad you enjoyed it - thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts:)

Annemarie 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place with super friendly and positive people. I bought a ten day trial for just 25 dollars. So inexpensive and a great way to test Hoy Yoga.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

So glad to hear this - we love welcoming new people to the studio - and hope you enjoyed the trial period and will be back:)

Missy 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did the inferno pilate this morning and really enjoyed the all round body workout, the music and the heat! I felt like I had a great workout but it felt gentle and I could modify the workout to my body and fitness level. The instructor was also warm and welcoming, and the studio was spacious and clean.

Susanne Ames 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Virtual Yin works really well for me right now. To be able to practice in the evening, at home, is very beneficial.

Ekaterina Belianskaia 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My favourite studio in Wellington - I do hot pilates & bikram classes here and love the instructors and the atmosphere. So homely and everyone is super friendly! Try with a started pack and I am sure you will be sold too.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Kate - thanks so much! It's so good to have you practice with us at Yoga for the People and help us spread the word about the amazing benefits yoga brings to us all :)

A. D. 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The name of the studio implies exactly what the place is all about. Felt very welcomed by Claire and her team. Very understanding teachers, without the overinflated yogi egos. A spacious hall so youll find a spot to see yourself for poisture correction.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thank you so much - all of the teaching team work so hard at making the studio a place where everyone gets a great class AND a warm welcome. So glad to hear about your positive experience :)

Well Trained 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really nice studio!! And right in the centre of Wellington :)

Eva Zylla 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing!

sheree 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just completed the 10 day starter pass. It was a great way to experience all the classes and find one that works for you. All the teachers are loverly and the room is nice and hot. Fantastic facilities.

lia f3 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: 1st time doing bikram yoga...had the most welcoming friendly introduction to this new experience. Thankyou Jude for being so accommodating..awesome class...will definitely go again..Namaste!

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Welcome to the Yoga for the People family Lia! We love sharing this fantastic practice with new students:)

Cathie Clatin 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just a great place to practice yoga...caring people and a lovely environment. Like family :)

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

thanks Cathie.. so glad to have you practice with us!

Eva Knox 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's fantastic that this studio is opening it's doors for virtual yoga during lock -down. Big thank you for helping us look after our wellbeing :), Susan Knox.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

No problem, thanks for the review. We glad you're enjoying the virtual yoga

Diane Shaw 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: This studio is a haven with friendly and professional staff and a relaxed and welcoming feel as well as a good variety of classes and class times highly recommend especially at this time of year!

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thanks Diane, you're welcome anytime

Dila Özzambak 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love this studio. They offer real Bikram yoga classes and unlike other studios in Wellington the studio is really hot. The teachers are really friendly and they usually give advice on how to fix your posture and encourage you to come. Don’t wAste your time with other studios . Yoga for the people is the real deal.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thanks for the review Dila, we're very proud of our teachers.

Cristian Moreno 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I joined the 10 days pass for newbies. This is absolutely awesome! Because with a very reasonable price you get the chance to meet several yoga teachers and experience the different classes offered along the week. You also have the chance to meet participants and to be part of the nice group atmosphere of Yoga for the People. In each class, there is a good balance of challenge and self care, so you gradually improve without injuries. All in all a great place to practice yoga regularly.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Hey Cristian, thanks so much for the review, we're so glad you got to meet our teachers and experience different classes to see what works for you. Thanks

Dave Hodge 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love bikram yoga! Great studio with fantastic teachers

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thanks David, really appreciate you leaving a review

Kamini Soma 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: the best form of yoga in Wellington. I love the Bikram sequence and very grateful it is here in Wellington!!! I love the people who go here and the teachers as well as the studio environment

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thanks Kamini, we're really grateful for all our students and the teachers we have

Sheila Xie 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great yoga studio. They do authentic Bikram style hot yoga. Highly recommended.

Yoga for the People
Yoga for the People

Thanks for the review Sheila

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