CorePower Yoga

LOVED this class! For someone looking for a big challenge, high intensity, great music, cardio and weight training but still incorporating essential yoga moves then Yoga Sculpt is for you! I haven’t tried the other yoga classes they offer just because I’m more of an adrenaline junkie. Rebbeca’s Saturday morning class kicked my butt but she’s awesome and super motivational. Get there early it fills up. I’m on my free 1 week class and hooked. Very fulfilling and highly recommend

I spent five months trying to find a yoga studio in DC. A friend/​my former Bikram teacher suggested this spot after working at CP in Denver. I’ve been going for about two months and genuinely enjoy the classes.
Here’s my problem: if I’m spending a sizable sum each month for yoga, why is the place disgusting? No one cleans between classes so you walk into piles of sweat and strands of hair on the floors. The locker room floor needs to be vacuumed desperately. And the bathroom stalls… My God. Let’s just say they should be avoided.
Classes and guides are great but they are in dire need of a good cleaner.

I finally caved into getting a Classpass last week and have been trying out different studios since then. Despite reserving a spot at the Georgetown location instead of Bethesda and dropping into the Power Sculpt instead of the Beginner Power Yoga (Hey Monday, Hey), I had an «exceeded expectations» experience.
The staff was friendly, but not annoyingly so. Same with the teacher. Instructors at other studios have been detached, hard to understand, or somewhat militaristic. The space with clean and there was no trace of odors (unlike another studio). The workout was challenging but manageable and breaks were well-​spaced out.
I’m considering canceling my Classpass and sticking to this studio (the Bethesda one was an equally delightful experience). Would recommend!

Came down to spend the day in Georgetown and DC and wanted to start the day out with a yoga class. We took a wonderful corepower one class with a very nice teacher. The criticism comes from the cleanliness of the locker rooms. Dirty carpets that were in dire need of vacuuming, filthy showers with multi colored hairs in them, trash on the floor of the toilet stalls and a dirty vanity. After such a nice class it was disappointing to have to shower and change there. All other studios we have visited in other cities have been pristine. They need a good cleaning lady or maintenance crew. Otherwise the instruction was a regular a+.

Let me preface this review with the fact that I am not a yogi — at all. I am a lover of the boutique fitness scene and trying to find other workouts to offset the cycling classes I teach. Enter Core Power Yoga.
First class I took was Hot Power Fusion with Stephanie (?)
Pros: This was the first yoga class that I didn’t feel defeated. It was a huge class, so I didn’t feel singled out and there were several people in there who didn’t seem like yogis either. The music was really cool playing in the background. EDMish with relaxing beats. Perfect amount of heat.
Cons: almost too easy and not enough direction… The teacher seemed high and not in a cool yogi way.
Sculpt Class with Sarah Jayne
Pros: LOVED this class. It was challenging and sweaty. The instructor was smiley and motivating and just fun. She didn’t give off any negative or judge vibes and gave modifications for everything. I loved that she did most of the moves with us. Don’t expect to get a power yoga class when you come… This is much more of a boot camp feel. I struggle finding classes that challenge me and keep me interested (I teach at a boutique cycle studio), but this did the trick. There is even a song where we kind of did Zumba-​ish moves to spike the heart rate. Loved that the room was heated too!
Cons: Bathroom was really dirty. A 4pm class on a Monday and two commodes were demolished by #2. Gross!

I love the full size/​gym type bathroom that has at least 4 showers. You have to bring your towel and mat or pay 2 for the mat and 1 for towel rental. That was not a big deal to me but it can be for some people. I loved the class but it was so crowded (at least 40 people). Everyone was nice and helpful since it was my first class.

Please open up more throughout the city! Have tried places all over and this is by far the best studio/​classes of anything I’ve tried by far. I can do classes for months and still not be miserable by the end of classes (well, my muscles are, but spirit isn’t). If you want to try one of the hardest workouts out there try Sculpt with weights. Candlelit yoga is also one of my favorites. Decent workout, but very soothing. Derrick scares me but he’s by far my favorite instructor.
The studio itself is beautiful and clean. I love the full length mirrors and the windows. I leave feeling so energized

I have tried plenty of yoga classes in the DC-​Arlington area, and this place is my least favorite. Having said that, it may work for some people. I tried the free one-​week trial about a year back, and I was back recently because of my ClassPass membership. I have tried various classes offered here: C1, C2, Hot Power Fusion and Sculpt. The sculpt class is the most challenging, followed by C2, and you will definitely need a towel for both these classes!
My two main complaints about this place are that the classes can get very crowded (especially the sculpt classes), and the teachers do not offer any corrections– not even in the C1 classes. I wish they had a more reasonable class size limit on the sculpt classes because its not fun touching your neighbors sweaty mat. The music in the sculpt classes is very loud and drowns the instructors voice. Even though the sculpt class is a really good, challenging and fast-​paced workout, there is a lot to be desired. Also, a focus on proper alignment and form are the basic requirements of any good yoga class, and you won’t find any of that here. Yes, the space is big, but the lockers can get really crowded.
The good things about this place is the convenient location in Georgetown, friendly staff and instructors, variety of class timings, and the option of renting a mat ($ 2) and towel ($ 1).

Core Power Yoga is a big two-​studio yoga space in downtown Georgetown on Thomas Jefferson Street. It is located in a bigger office building, so just walk into the four-​door main entrance, and it is the first door to your right.
I did the free week of classes offered by the studio. I am a regular yoga practitioner.
Pros
— Big space: Two 30+ people rooms, full bathroom and changing spaces, seats in the lobby to hang out
— Larger than usual yoga clothing collection: Right when you walk in, there are racks of yoga clothes, much larger than any other yoga studio I’ve been to, albeit the prices are high. Guesstimation — 90 $ pants, 50 $ shirts, and 50 $ bras.
— So many classes from the early morning to 9pm. Usually, if you miss a class, there is another class in 30 – 45 minutes you can go to.
— Some people will enjoy their very popular sculpt class = heated yoga with weights. It’s loud, it’s military bootcamp.
Cons
— Busy: Like any other yoga studio, it’s busy and cramped, but this yoga is the most cramped one in DC. Because there are so many classes, there really isn’t a calm moment in the bathroom and changing area.
— Not enough warm-​up (dangerous?!): For a safe yoga class, it’s important to have a good amount of time at the beginning of class with warming up the muscles, and to gradually build the class so that the less-​intense poses come before the more-​intense poses. I’ve felt extremely achy (in a bad way, in all the wrong places) waking up this week.
— Loud, distracting pop music, blasted even in the last pose, savasana. I had a hard time hearing the instructor over the music.
This studio isn’t for me because I am looking for a more safe, spiritual, and calm studio. However, if you’re just looking for an intense workout, I’d recommend their sculpt classes.

It was my first time at CorePower. I went with my friend who has only raved about about how great it is, so I was excited to try it out. We took a Monday morning, Yoga Sculpt — Heated Power Yoga with Weights class with Katie. However, there were a few things that made my first visit disappointing.
1) Too crowded when you first walk in and in the classroom — Because of the clothing racks, there was no where to properly form a check in line; people were going out the door. And people, that I assume had already checked in, were shoving to get by. Then in the classroom, the man next to me literally got kicked in the face by the girl in front of him. It was obviously an accident; but, if there were less people, that wouldn’t have happened.
2) Music was so loud during most of the class, I literally couldn’t hear the instructor. So, it was a domino effect of whomever was closest to her doing the exercise, then the people closest to them looking to see what they were supposed to do and then to the edges where we just hoped the other people were actually doing the right thing. It felt sporadic and the instructor did not keep the timing or reps equal on both sides of the body. Definitely made me sweat; but, I was not as sore as I thought I should be from what I was originally expecting.
3) Major disconnect — The instructor I had didn’t seem to be fully committed to what she was saying or to the class. I didn’t feel she was passionate about it — she didn’t get me excited about it. It was like she was just going through the motions.
Even my friend felt that the instructor we had was not what she was used to at CorePower. I know that people have off days, so maybe I just came on a bad day for that instructor. My friend suggested that I come back another day with a different instructor and that it would change my opinion. So, I’m going to do that.
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There were some good things to the experience:
1) The studio space it self was great. Changing rooms and bathroom were nice and very clean.
2) Front desk staff was friendly and accommodating.
3) Signup was fast and easy.

CorePower Yoga??! Where have you been all my life?! So my friend Stacey sweetly gifted me a trial membership of classpass so I had the opportunity to try out cute little boutique gyms around the city. LOVE. THIS. PLACE.
I tried the CorePower Yoga Sculpt Heated Yoga Class, a high-​cardio class fused with yoga and weights so you are really getting a full-​body workout. You will do yoga. You will jump rope. You will do squats. You will do push-​ups. But also. You will have a lot of FUN!
While usually at some point during every type of gym class the thought creeps into my mind re «When is this going to be over??» not once did I think that during this class. The music was phenomenal, and music for me makes the work out experience what it is. I realize that that is very instructor-​specific, but the playlist for the particular class I went to was awesome. Great peppy songs, but not songs that you had heard a bajillion times. This was a dance party to me. I also just loved the energy in the room.
It definitely is an intense workout. I felt the pain in my legs the next day. So worth it.

I don’t know if I can say enough good things about this core power location. There’s never any need to sign up or reserve your spot in a class (though you may want to get there early for the weekend sculpt classes if you have a preference on where in the room you are).
You can always rent mats ($ 2) and towels ($ 1) if you forget yours, and the locker room is always clean and well stocked with shampoo/​conditioner, mouthwash, hair dryer, etc. making it easy to get a class in before work/​school.
The classes offer a range from more slowpaced/​relaxed to upbeat and sweaty (sculpt). I have loved every single one of the sculpt instructors and the classes are so full of energy. I used to do Bikram but now prefer CPY’s Hot Power Fusion class (1 hour, heated, pose-​oriented). If you’re thinking of trying HPF for the first time, try out Laura’s Tuesday class — she’s the studio manager and teaches a great, instructional class.
The overall atmosphere is great– there is a no-​talking policy in the studios allowing for relaxation for those that like that, but the rest of the studio is very lively and welcoming.
The cons: classes are pricey, but they do have student pricing and if you go frequently the unlimited packs are definitely worth it. Sometimes classes are very popular, and it might be hard to find a locker before class (hasn’t been a problem for me but I’ve heard that from others).

Still waiting for a response.
To quote Pink Floyd…“Is there anybody out there?“
Is Core Power about revenue or practice?

I’ve been practicing vinyasa yoga for over 4 years and fell in love with heated classes. I was excited to check out this studio in Georgetown — Down Dog is too crowded for me. CorePower is in such a nice space with wide open hallways, two studios, and clean locker rooms. I intended taking mainly C2 classes, but YogaSculpt sounded intriguing. My first YogaSculpt class was with Rebeca G. She is a tough cookie — from your head to your toes, it challenged every part of your body I’ve done circuit training classes before, but this class reached another level of awesomeness. She has a way fun playlist — from 80s to today’s pop. You sweat A LOT, as it is in a heated environment, so bring a water and towel. While the rest of the teachers and classes are great in their unique way, I’m absolutely hooked on Rebeca’s YogaSculpt class.

I’ve only taken the Sculpt classes here (that’s the heated power yoga with weights, not the normal yoga), but I absolutely love it. It’s more like a boot camp than a yoga class — they blast music and you’ll leave drenched in sweat and feeling awesome. The class is mix of some yoga, with weights, HIIT moves, etc. I highly recommend Amanda — she’s my favorite instructor. Hard but upbeat and motivating!

Coming from a Bikram background, I was looking for something that wasn’t as long and wasn’t as hot. Ding ding, we have a winner!
I am currently in my free week trial, and bought a Groupon for 1 month unlimited. I am super into their classes, and am considering a Black Tag Membership! I usually metro to Foggy Bottom and walk over, which is about a 15 min walk. Very do-​able.
I’ve taken C1 w/​Sati and Bailey, and Sculpt w/​Derrick. All are great instructors, and major props to Derrick for leading such a great class even when everyone was packed in like sardines!
The studio is clean, and so far the staff has all been friendly. I think this studio is most attended by Gtown students and young professionals in the immediate area.
If you’re planning on coming in during a weeknight, make sure to come early to your class to grab a spot! That’s my only gripe — I wish there was a reservation system to cap out the classes, so that each class isn’t overflowing with yogis.
Because of how this place is super crowded, I will probably be going to the Falls Church location on the weekends, and the Merrifield location (once it opens in December).

Wanted to do an update. I just had my first baby and during my pregnancy, I couldn’t work out. So, right now, my body is shot. But 3 – 5 nights per week of CPY sculpt got me in shape for my wedding and I can’t wait until I can go back to class. I lost about 25 lbs in 3 ½ months and had incredible muscle tone. Can’t say enough great things about the quality of the sculpt classes!

The studio is off a quiet street in Georgetown. It’s kind of small, but the area is well utilized. I went for my first class today. It appears that many people in this studio like to walk around barefoot in the common areas, hallway and the locker rooms. Perhaps a testament to how clean the floors are? Personally, I think that’s really gross. I kept my socks on in the room itself, which appears to be free of any outside shoes – that’s good,
I took a beginner C1 yoga class with Alix. He was very nice and lead the class well. I don’t do yoga normally, just trying new ways to stay healthy and de-​stress, so as far as I could tell, everything was fine. He walked around the room and helped correct posture as needed. He made a comment that if anyone was uncomfortable being touch just to raise their hand and he could verbally assist in changes. I thought that was very nice. The only thing is, I don’t know the name of any positions except, table, downward dog and a few others… so some things were hard to know. But I just watched others and got used to it. I will say, they do put the core into their class. I’ve never taken a yoga class that moved relatively fast (i.e., I didn’t want to fall asleep in – I’ve been to those, borrrring) and actually did movements to engage your core.
The room itself had a hot yoga class in it before, so I thought it was a little too warm. Alix did air the room for a bit, and half way through the session cool air seemed to kick in. But the first half was humid and warm. The thermostat read 88 when class started.
I bought the groupon for the unlimited classes for 1 month. I plan on going to the C1 classes and the power sculpt, per recommendation of the trainers. This studio is really pricey, so they need to blow my socks off for me to consider staying on at the black tag price of $ 155 a month for unlimited classes. If I manage to feel calmer, and lose some post-​bar exam hell weight, I might just keep on coming back post-​groupon.

I started Corepower yoga in California and fell in love. The teachers are so passionate and inspiring. You would never walk away from the class without some spiritual nugget or without learning something new. Core power On the east coast wether it is Georgetown, Bethesda or falls church is very hit or miss. I think because it is still a relatively new chain to the east coast, they are still identifying new teachers and trying to figure out the skill level of their students. Some teachers are wonderful and inspiring, but others I feel just go through the motions because it is their job. They lead the class, but they don’t teach the class if you know what I mean. I am giving 4 stars because overall I like Corepower and their culture and certain teacher are excellent, but overall:
1. The teachers need to correct students more often, lend assists
2. The teachers in c2 need to teach new moves/​inversions/​arm balances for those who want to deepen their practice. Some teachers are great at this, others just do a basic class and call it c2. The advanced yogis need to practice too :)
3. Make sure to change the music during core to something more upbeat. I like the ambient music during a c1 but I can’t get into crunches to the sound of ocean waves.
4. Change your playlist and flow more often! If I go to your c2 or sculpt 3 times a week I will get tired of the same thing over and over. I want to learn and strengthen my practice so switch it up a little.
Overall great studio, just needs to work on a few things.

After trying out 5+ yoga studios in the DC/​NoVA area, it was clear that Core Power in Georgetown was exactly what I was looking for. The classes are challenging, and span a wide variety of types of yoga; the hot power fusion class is a great Bikram-​style class, while the C2 and Yoga Sculpt classes provide great workouts and help build your practice.
The studio itself is clean, open, and provides a great atmosphere overall. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with all of the instructors, and will continue to make Core Power a weekly part of my workout routine!