Where fitness isn’t punishment, and movement becomes the best part of your day
the hps method

You don’t have to be hard on yourself to work out hard.

I’m a pilates instructor who thinks fitness doesn’t have to be just gentle stretching and guided breathing to be anti-diet or body neutral.

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Strength, challenge, and high-sensation movement can exist without shame, punishment, or unrealistic beauty standards / aesthetic-driven goals.

You can push yourself, break a sweat, and embrace intensity without it being about shrinking yourself or earning your next meal. My approach is all about movement that feels good, challenges you in the best way, and helps you build strength and confidence — without the pressure, guilt, or outdated fitness rhetoric.

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Creative, athletic, functional pilates workouts you can do anywhere, anytime.
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Movement that fits your mood

Movement that fits your mood

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Gentle stretching is great but

HPS was born because I couldn’t find pilates workouts that challenged me physically without encouraging a transactional relationship with food or tuning out of my body’s wisdom.

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My classes are rooted in the belief that intentional, breath centric, and high sensation exercise (that feeling when you think your leg might fall off if you do one more rep) cultivates body awareness, promotes mindfulness (hard to think about your to-do list when your glutes are on *fire*), deepens muscle activation, and helps you build strength and confidence — so long as it’s fun, creative, and shame-free.

If you love the satisfying, cathartic, wet noodle-y feeling you get after a killer workout but you roll your eyes when you hear the phrase “long, lean lines”… you’re gonna love it here.

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HPS ON-DEMAND membership

Unlimited access to an evergrowing library of on-demand pilates classes.

Including 400+ Pilates, cardio, stretch, and mindfulness classes

Plus new weekly workouts, curated challenges, a bespoke class filter system, and exclusive discounts on private sessions and workshops.

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$29.99 / month
2 Months free
10 day free trial

200+ all-level workouts
stretch flows, tutorials
Intuitive eating workshops
10% off virtual pilates
10% off IRL 1:1 pilates

Start free trial

Best value

$299.99 / year
2 Months free
10 day free trial

200+ all-level workouts
stretch flows, tutorials
Intuitive eating workshops
10% off virtual pilates
10% off IRL 1:1 pilates

Start free trial

HPS is for everybody. If neither of these options is accessible, email me at hi@helenphelanstudio.com with subject line SLIDING SCALE for discounted membership, no questions asked.

  • ★★★★★

    “Helen's online workouts have been an invaluable self-care tool for me. As someone who is in the process of healing my relationship to food, body image, and exercise, but loves what a physically challenging workout can do for my state of mind, I am so grateful to have found her on-demand studio. I love the thoughtful cuing that safely guides me through challenging movements while encouraging awareness of sensation and breath. The balance between challenging, high-sensation workouts and an intuitive, body-neutral approach that focuses on how exercise can make you feel leaves me inspired and excited to move.”

  • ★★★★★

    “Helen’s classes are a true challenge from start to finish. I really appreciate how attentive she is, as she always has multiple versions of a move, which makes classes feel like a safe space and she gives the best cues. Be prepared to break a sweat. Just when you think she’s done, she’ll pull another trick out of her sleeve.”

  • ★★★★★

    “I can't say enough about HPS. Her approach is refreshingly healthy, discerning, and nuanced. She's not only incredibly gifted, but smart, down to earth, and caring. Working with Helen has helped me build both physical strength and confidence in my body. I’d recommend Helen to anyone, regardless of where they are in their fitness journey. She has a unique ability to make you feel comfortable, empowered, and capable and I'm grateful to have her as my Pilates instructor.”

  • ★★★★★

    “Truly, Helen's alignment cued, steady, positive vibe, body-neutral pilates is THE thing I had been looking for- I was blown away. I used to be anxious about pilates online due to not feeling like I was moving correctly (anxiety girlie) BUT thank goodness I subscribed- I really feel stronger for it, mentally and, of course, physically. My hairdresser even commented on my posture!”