YogaSix Introduces Pilates Inspired Strength Class
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
YogaSix has introduced a new class format called Y6 Core, expanding its programming beyond traditional yoga offerings as consumer demand for strength focused, low impact workouts continues to grow.
The class launches alongside International Yoga Day and combines elements of yoga and Pilates inspired training in a heated studio environment. According to the company, the format is designed to emphasize core strength, muscular endurance, and full body movement through controlled exercise patterns rather than high impact cardio or heavy resistance training.
Y6 Core incorporates equipment such as resistance bands, blocks, and sliders to increase muscular engagement throughout the workout. The class focuses on progressive movement patterns that target the core and upper body while maintaining the mindful approach commonly associated with yoga practice.
The launch reflects a broader trend within boutique fitness, where operators are increasingly blending training modalities to meet changing consumer preferences. Over the past several years, strength training has become a growing priority for many fitness consumers, while interest in lower impact exercise formats has also expanded.
Veronica Najera, Vice President of Education at YogaSix, said the company developed the format in response to member interest in workouts that build strength and endurance while maintaining an intentional approach to movement.
Pilates has emerged as one of the fastest growing segments of the boutique fitness industry, attracting consumers seeking strength focused training without the joint stress often associated with higher impact exercise. Many operators across the fitness sector have responded by introducing hybrid formats that combine elements of Pilates, yoga, strength training, and functional movement.
For YogaSix, the addition of Y6 Core represents another step in the brand's efforts to broaden its programming and appeal to members looking for more varied training options within a studio environment.
The company said the new class remains rooted in principles commonly associated with both yoga and Pilates, including control, flow, and deliberate movement, while placing a greater emphasis on muscular strength and endurance.
