Milwaukee Power Yoga

Best yoga studio I’ve found since moving here from San Diego… I really enjoy a challenging class. I don’t want to go to yoga to simply roll around on the floor, I feel like I get a good workout here! Kat is a great instructor, as are Kate, Katie and Laura. I have yet to experience anything but excellence at this place! Keep up the good work, ladies!

Milwaukee Power Yoga is easily on my list of top three favorite yoga studios in Milwaukee, everything from the studio itself, the instructors, the class schedule, the location, the hours, you name it!
Let’s start with the studio. A few years ago, when I first tried MPY, it was in a much smaller studio space. I have to admit, I didn’t prefer hot yoga at the time, but that has long changed! So, since I’ve revisited MPY, the studio space has almost doubled! They did some awesome renovations. It has beautiful wood floors, surrounded by mirrors. Not that anything should be judged by its looks, but this studio’s ambiance definitely gives it a +1. They have spacious bathrooms if you need to change beforehand and also provide cubby spaces/​coat hooks for all your items.
The classes are top-​notch. I’ve tried out several instructors and have left feeling positive about each one. Per usual, they all have their different styles, and it’s fun to try out different classes. The Monday night candlelight flow class is probably the most perfect way to start your week. I’ve also gone to several classes where the instructors hand out lavender wipes during savasana and provide a little extra guided alignment. I also love how they diffuse essential oils during class. Things like this are what stand out between studios.
The class times are especially convenient if you have an 8 – 5 job, as they offer several evening classes. If I could ever get motivated to wake up in time for their 6am class, I’d love to try it :) They offer several weekend classes, too, which is actually hard to come by.
I live on the east side, in walking distance to MPY, so I suppose I’m a little biased when it comes to location! Overall, this is a great studio, and I highly recommend you check out their introduction package, which is 10 days of unlimited yoga for $ 10.

I’m interning in Milwaukee for the summer and love doing hot yoga. I wasn’t sure if I was going to find a spot that I liked… I lucked out and found a spot I love!
I feel so relaxed and grounded afterwards. I’ve never sweat so much in a class as I do here and it completely cleanses me.
They definitely have me coming back for more!

After being an extremely competitive athlete for 15 years my collegiate career came to an end. I knew this would be the time to begin to explore increased flexibility as that is something that I always wanted to improve. Being a high level athlete I wanted an experience that would both physically and mentally push me and was told MKE power yoga would do just that. I instantly became hooked and don’t ever see myself stopping. The instructors do an amazing job of emphasizing that everyone is at different levels and not to judge oneself based on level in comparison to others. I have grasped this concept and though I want to be able to achieve a high level quickly, I welcome the challenge to continually push myself in their classes. After only two months, I achieved more flexibility and strength than I thought was ever possible and I simply can’t get enough!

This is my go to yoga studio in Milwaukee. They have a nice variety of class times and instructors. I can’t go back to regular yoga after doing hot yoga! Compared to other yoga studios I’ve been to in the area, I like this studio better for some of the small things they do such as easy check-​in, online registration for classes and purchasing of packages, a clear place to put your shoes/​coat during class, markings on the floor for mat placement, multiple bathrooms & changing rooms, etc. Plus, they always have great music playlists for class that are always different!

This is my favorite hot yoga in Milwaukee. I have tried many studios and the classes and teachers are the best here. Perfect length and very clean. Love it!

Due to the fact that some of the idiots I know that are gym rats I tried to find some other way to get in shape. I checked other yoga studios on the east side and Bayview. Most of them make you feel intimidated. Not here. Such a great staff and studio. They make you feel welcome and don’t expect you to be perfect. No pressure to do a head stand your first day. The heat is the best part of the workout. Normally I melt in 70 degree weather. Doing any form of exercise in 96 degree heat would be crazy for me but it didn’t bother me much. Try the special first and you will find something you like. Either way, this place is so clean and you will feel better each and every time you go. Such a relaxing and efficient workout!

Love this place!
Great studio and awesome instructors. I’m definitely a beginner but always feel welcomed and encouraged. I do yoga more to workout and that’s exactly what I get when coming to these classes. Plus I love the nap thing at the end of class
Started with the intro offer and then bought a 10 class pass. I think it’s a great value.
Also LOVE that they have late classes! I get home from work late and struggle to find places with late evening classes. The 7:30pm and 8:15pm classes are just what I was searching for! Now if they could just do a 5:30am class…

Hot mess
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From the old French, or Middle English or Late Latin
However you or Webster’s dictionary or whomever may choose to define a (hot) mess, an image of me doing hot yoga («a picture is worth a thousand words») is probably the opitomy of that phrase.
All that being said… I reeeally love the hot yoga here!
Many thanks to fellow Unilocaler Lauren for writing about this great little yoga studio and their $ 10 for 10 days deal, for new students. For $ 10 for the first 10 days you can try as many yoga classes as you like. That equates to mere pennies per downward facing dog if you take full advantage of the offer!
See, I had heard about Bikram Yoga and was a tad intimidated to try it. Maybe you, like me had heard about the 100+ degree heat, the no music, the performing of the same routine of poses done with a certain degree of militancy… what kind of fun (not to mention relaxing) time is that?
But the hot yoga is a little bit more free spirited than Bikram. First off, the temperature. It’s well into the 90s for classes but it wasn’t unbearable. Maybe it’s been the years of living in the chilly Midwest, but entering a hot humid climate usually sends me into a slight panic. While I briefly felt that way upon entering, by the end of class I was sad to have to leave and go out into the 30 degree weather.
The classes. So far I’ve taken the regular hot flow and the «slow flow» class. The slow class might be good if you are unfamiliar with yoga poses. (Maybe it’s the urbanite in me, but the two poses I feel I never will master are the ones with farmyard names: cowface and plow. Digressing…) Anyhow, the «regular» hot flow class really gives your body and muscles a good workout. You’re balancing but the poses flow and you move pretty quickly from one to the next providing a good workout. Teacher styles vary and they all play «chillout-​ish» music; I think overall it’s a personal preference so check out a few. There’s also a late evening «candlelight» class that seems popular. You can check the schedule each day and sign up online, or stop in a few minutes early for class.
They can rent or sell you towels or mats and water bottles. There’s bathrooms and changing rooms but no true showers, so if you’re not close to home plan accordingly.
Namaste, y’all!

When I started going to MPY, I was looking to get back in my yoga groove. See… I was wound tight. I needed to exercise (I hate running. If I’m running, you probably should be too). But I get bored with routine very quickly.
Almost a year later, and MPY helped cure all of my above woes. I’ve become a regular. Like a coffee shop regular, except the instructors know my favorite mat spot instead of my favorite drink.
Milwaukee boasts a ton of yoga studios and none are the same. For what MPY offers, they get a super solid 5 stars.
What do you get at MPY? A good variety of classes — Slow Flow, Hot Power and Candlelight Flow — instructors and class times. Each class and each instructor has its/​her own style. So test the yoga waters and discover your groove.
If you’re getting started, utilize the $ 10 unlimited package. You can test out as many classes as you’d like for 10 days to get a good feel of the studio.
Completely new to yoga? Start with the Slow Flow — it isn’t necessarily easier than Hot Power, but rather, the instructor holds each pose a little bit longer so you can learn what your body is doing. Even if you aren’t new, this is a great class to shift your focus on the intricacies of each pose.
Some tips:
– Bring a mat, a mat towel and hand towel. You sweat (Forgot? No worries — you can rent.)
– Bring a water bottle. You sweat. A lot. (Forgot? Guess what? You can buy a bottle at the desk)
– Wear breathable, fitted clothes. You sweat. And you probably don’t want your sweaty, loose cotton T-​shirt over your face in downward dog.
– Walk in the door 10 – 15 min before class to get settled. And plan for another 10 – 15 min to find parking. Sometimes you score a free spot right in from of the studio. Sometimes you search for longingly for spot (bring change — there are meters in the area).
Namaste, my friends!

The yoga room is very small and narrow. And really did not inspire much creativity for my practices during the 5 – 6 times I went.
My advice to the owner: Do something creative to the room to add more feelings to it. Yoga isn’t just about working up a good sweat or a good stretch.
3 stars because I appreciate a Hot Vinyasa Studio being offered. And the teachers are very nice.

Over the last two months I have come to Milwaukee Power Yoga 1 – 2 times per week and I am very much enjoying it.
I am primarily a runner and I really enjoy this type of yoga as a form of cross training because I feel like it compliments my training very well. My favorite class is Erin’s Slow Flow class — I love her teaching style and the slower speed is a really great contrast to running. The heat makes you feel like you are working harder and really helps to loosen you up. The entire staff seems great and very welcoming. I just wish people weren’t so chatty in the studio before class starts — but that is much more a reflection on the participants, rather than the studio itself.
Bring water, bring a towel and go at your own pace. It is a really great place and I am so glad it is in the neighborhood.

I came here as a first time hot yoga interest and I ended up loving it. If it wasn’t for my inconsistent work schedule, I would come here daily. I enjoyed hot yoga with various staff members who all have their own methods and techniques but all do a wonderful job of making you feel welcomed and comfortable as well as pushing you to do variations of every move. I enjoyed the eccentric but relaxing music as well as the cleanliness of all areas of the studio. There are blocks, straps and even mat cleaners available for communal use as well as mats, water and towels for purchase. The staff is all friendly, welcoming and even try to remember everyone’s names! I was extremely impressed by the variation of moves I was able to push into with every session. Although kind of pricey and parking can be a hassel at times, it was definitely worth it. There are 2 bathrooms with wall outlets and 4 (or 5?) changing rooms with mirrors. There is plenty of space even when classes are full. I would also recommend bringing a towel for your sweat, a waterbottle, maybe wear socks to help you not slip and longer pants for sweat absorption. Men are allowed to take off their tops and be in shorts, women usually wore toga type shirts or sports bras.

My favorite yoga studio in Milwaukee. I Great flow yoga and not over heated, yeah you will sweat but you’ll walk out energized and refreshed. The teachers do a great job pairing the music with the class as well… and you can go unlimited times for 10 days for only 10 bucks! A great way to get into it.

I’ve been coming here regularly for about two months now. If you want a full body work out — give power yoga a shot. In two months, these classes have kicked my booty and sculpted it all at the same time.
At first I was worried because I am the biggest wimp in the heat. I’ve passed out a handful of times because of the heat during the summer. I’ve never thought I was going to pass out in this class. Does it get hot? Absolutely. But if you’re feeling overheated, childs pose it out until you get your breath back. Bring a towel or two. You’re going to sweat.
My second concern was that it was going to smell. It doesn’t. The studio is super clean.
Third concern was that it would be too much/​not enough of a workout. They have a great promo where you can try it for $ 10 for 10 days so you can make up your own mind. My experience was that the class wasn’t impossible but certainly hard the first few times. Two months in, the classes are still challenging but I’m not silently cursing the instructor quite as often.
If you’re new, I’d go to a Slow Flow class the first time because the instructor takes you through the movements slowly so you can figure out the poses. It isn’t necessarily «easier» than the other classes, just slower so you can make sure your form is correct.
Highly recommended!

Instructors are friendly. Not too crowded. Easy to sign up. No pressure. You can rent a mat and towel. Dont forget to bring a water bottle. They have a bubbler with a spout to fill your own. Clean. I’m addicted. :)
P. s. If you drive, give yourself some time to find a parking spot. bring quarters to plug the meter, you WILL get a ticket.

love the space, the various instructors (&their varying styles), and the atmosphere they create. Can’t beat a $ 10 for 10 day introduction to the studio. Now a convert and feel a void without at least a twice a week visit.

Don’t be intimidated by the heat. It’s not that hot. Yes, you will be dripping with sweat by the end of class but that’s a good thing. Just make sure to bring a towel for your mat (or rent one at the front desk).
The instructors I’ve had have been great and the space is very peaceful. Get there early on weekends to grab your spot and be prepared to be right next to someone else. Weekday mornings have more room to move, but the energy is a little different (not bad, just different).
The 10 days for $ 10 is a great deal, just wish they had a mid day class for lunchtime yoga’ing.

Can’t get enough of class here. The classes vary by instructor — meaning the flows and sequences are different — but the temp and style is consistent. I thought I loved Bikram until I discovered how a 60 minute less-​rigid class feels. Love.
They just updated the space to include changing stations, 2 bathrooms, and a larger studio space which allows for a less cramped feel, even when the class is full.
All the instructors are kind, encouraging, and offer modifications so that the pros can push harder and the beginners can do the basics.
Reasonably priced: classes/​packages and towel/​mat rentals or purchases.

My favorite studio in MKE. It’s hot yoga but unlike Bikram down the street, this isn’t as hot or long. It’s a 60 min class vs 90 at Bikram and much more tolerable with the heat.
They have a new client 10 dollar for 10 days which I usually take my friends to. Best deal around.
It’s an awesome work out and a great studio.
Bring a towel!
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