During the regular school year (fall and spring semesters), the Payne Whitney Gym offers physical education classes at additional cost, from about $55-$95 for the full semester. Drop in rates are $10 a class, and you can “shop” (try out) a class the first meeting before enrolling. Summer classes are also offered but options are more limited.
Typical offerings include yoga, pilates, cardio, dance (West African, ballet, modern, tango, Middle Eastern, Latin ballroom), martial arts, squash, fencing, swimming, and SCUBA diving. Horseback riding lessons and ice skating lessons have been offered in the past at other facilities. There are also swim, dance, and yoga classes for children, with financial aid available for children’s classes.
The most current schedule is usually posted on the Payne Whitney Gym website: http://www.yalebulldogs.com/information/facilities/payne_whitney_gym/index – click on the “Classes (.pdf)” link near the top.
UPDATE (9/24): sign up for gym classes can now be done online here
https://online.spectrumng.net/Yale/
Registration for a full semester’s worth of classes is typically held during the first week of classes – check the top of the class schedule for dates, times, and location for signups.
Spouses/partners of Yale students/staff may register for classes at non-member rates with Yale Affiliate ID.