CorePower Yoga

Been going to this studio since it has opened and I LOVE IT. It has such a healing space with amazing teachers who are hands on in guiding people thru beautiful yoga glows and sculpts! Go here and get a free week!

My daughter sent me an online coupon for a one-​week of free classes and I finally went.
I love it! I have not been doing yoga for several years and I was afraid It will be difficult. But it’s great. The heat did not bother me as much, I was surprised. The teachers are really nice and they make it seem so easy. They’re very friendly and always welcoming. The place is clean. I specially like the Yoga Sculpt class — it is awesome. I’d go everyday if I can. Thanks for having classes start at 6:00 am.
I recommend it for all ages :-)

This is beginning to be my new favorite CPY studio. It’s smaller than some of the ones I’ve been to in the past, but the teacher quality here is incredible. I’ve taken from Dusty and Mickee. They are the best yoga instructors I’ve ever had! They understand my body, what it needs, my strengths and where I need encouragement throughout class. I actually live in Anaheim, but make the commute to Aliso just to take their classes! Thank you CPY AV!

Good and bad experience so far

This studio was my home studio for over a year and I have to say it is quite different from other studios through Orange County. Majority of teachers in AV studio have been practicing yoga for years comparing to many novice teachers in Irvine and Tustin studios.
Aliso Viejo studio is the hottest among all CP in Orange County. You will really sweat in C2 and by the end of the class all your clothes will be soaking wet)) But this is how most regulars there like it, including myself.
If you are new to this studio, I would highly recommend taking Marissa’s class or Sandy’s or Leah’s. If you can handle C3 and/​or love inversions and arm-​balances, Christy’s class will blow your mind away.
Have fun and Namaste!

I love core-​power yoga. I started last year and am still enjoying the practice. Marisa Rose and the staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend this studio.

Just took my first class here from Kristy and she kicked my butt!!! I’ve been practicing yoga for 11 years, and can confidently recommend this place. Recently, I’ve been working out more with weights, and I’ve become noticeably more tight. Kristi’s class helped me open up the tightness and work on flexibility.
To note, the locker rooms are really nice, too! And there’s a Nektar Juice in the same shopping center. What’s not to love?

I just started coming here at the beginning of month and I feel hooked! All the instructors that I’ve taken have been great and really emphasis the fact that it is your practice and to push your own limits. I was apprehensive about taking heated classes especially the sculpt one but after a few classes the heat and sweat feels good.

I step into the studio two years ago. I tried «a free week of yoga» and am still going strong. I think that I finally found an exercise that I can do everyday and not tired of it. It is appealing to me because it combines both physical and mental practice.
I love to meditate before a class start. It helps me to calm down and prepares me for the class. I like «ujayii breathing» technique. It helps me to concentrate on poses and remind myself to keep breathing. One of my teacher said, «You are a work in progress». She is saying that in yoga, no one is perfect, everyone is practicing to be better. Following her teaching, I began to relax more and enjoy each poses.
After two years of practice, I come to better understanding of yoga. I like Aliso Viejo studio because of the quality of teachers and students. Yoga helps me greet each day with love in my heart! I hope that you will find an exercise that you love. If you don’t have any idea, try «a free week of yoga» at one of Corepower Yoga Studio. I did two years ago and it changed my life.

I began my practice at CorePower Aliso over three years ago. Having never practiced before, I took my time learning postures in C1 and worked my way up to C2 and C3. The changes in my mind, body, and soul have been remarkable. Excellent instructors. Aliso is one of the original CorePowers in OC and has just one studio, but it is warm and welcoming. Come take a class with Maggie, Christy, or Kaleen, and you will not be disappointed.

Love this studio. Been to another that doesn’t quite compare. Each class I go to pushes me more than I have been pushed before. I definitely feel like I get a better workout! Great teachers! I always get a friendly hello and greeting when I come in. And when you come often and get to know people and the instructors, it becomes a totally family-​like atmosphere. I like that. At $ 109 a month (for teachers/​students) it is pricey, but to me, it is my escape and brings calm to a crazy and hectic day or week, so it’s worth it!
One thing that would be awesome is if they expanded the studio because it does get quite crowded and packed. The Irvine location is awesome cause they have 3 studio rooms and a huge locker/​shower room– wish Aliso could expand to do that! That would be amazing.
I had to update this because due to finances I have to take a little break from CorePower, but luckily there are a few free classes throughout the week so I can get my CorePower fix until I can join again. Other studios out there are pretty decent, but I think CorePower tops them all. A workout where you are pushed to do more, feel accomplished when you are done, great studio/​amenities, and friendly staff makes it worth it!

I have never done Bikram Yoga before and now I love it! It was a little hard because I had to get adjusted to the heat. But on the second day I am in Love.
Bring another shirt or sweater cuz you will sweat right through the first one in class. The teachers are amazing, kind and are caring for there students.
Parking is a pain for the evening classes due to the movie theater next door.
The facility and bathrooms are clean = a key bonus!
Very well ventilated throughout the studio.
Cute attire and always have sale items.
A definite place to try when you are in the area and want to sweat the toxins out of your body.

Although this is one of the smaller CPY’s I’ve been to, it has one of the HOTTEST hot power fusion classes I’ve ever been to! And I like it Hot Hot Hot!!!
The instructor Jen was awesome! She kept us distracted from the blazing heat while throwing in some new moves. The hour was over before you knew it which meant time just flew by.
The best part was how late the class was: 7:45 — 8:45 which is perfect for those of us who have late work hours…

I decided to try my first week of unlimited yoga and the corepower yoga studio for FREE. From the moment I walked in the studio the instructor was welcoming. Encouragment to go at my own pace since I haven’t done yoga in months. The studio was very clean and obviously has great ventilation. I really enjoyed the Sunday 12:00pm 75 minute heated corepower yoga 2 class and I look forward to taking the other classes offered at the studio. BTW they sell the cutest yoga wear, accessories and also water in case you forget. As you will get thirsty if taking Heated yoga class. The music was energizing!
Definitely enjoyed my first experience and I give it a thumbs up!

really packed and hot.
would give it 4 srars otherwise as it was a good class, but so damn packed.
the instructor did mercifully open the back door 2x as it was getting hard to breathe.

Nikki O is amazing!
I went here for their first week FREE and its real! No long obnoxious paperwork or fees! They have a great assortment of yoga apparel, accessories, and other gear! The music that was played in the class I went to was up beat and modern which gave me extra energy through my poses!
I have been to sooo many yoga places and by far this one «takes the cake»!
Also, I love that it is located right next to Native Foods!

I hate giving CPY a lower rating, but I feel that I must be honest here. There are just way too many people in here.
Some of these Unilocalers call this an intimate studio. I think that is an understatement, especially if you have a job so you have to go after work on on weekends (especially mornings). This place gets ridiculously packed and having been a CPY member for a couple of years now, I miss the old days where I didn’t need to crowd the little hallway 20 minutes before the door even opens from the class before and I could easily find a locker, put my stuff away, use the restroom, and into the mood. Now, I literally have to rush from work, find parking (which is a workout unto itself because there are never any close spots), save my spot, find a locker, change/​put away my stuff, and then come back and hopefully unwind.
There are now SO many people here that mats are about 1″ apart from each other and it’s hard to get into a lot of positions because then you run the risk of kicking someone in the face (or getting kicked — been there, done that) or just interfering with someone’s practice.
I’ve checked out some of the other locations and they’re still packed to the gills on weekdays after the workday. With the price of their classes and membership, I definitely need a job to afford that and with what I pay here for my membership plus a regular gym membership, I can afford a membership to a fancy pants gym instead.
CPY definitely need to build more studios as yoga takes off in popularity with the masses and get more classes/​instructors for weekday nights. It would be even more awesome if they offered classes later on into the night, e.g. 9:00 p.m.

I would love to give this place five stars, but I cannot because:
They don’t mop the floor between classes. I’ve stepped in giant puddles of sweat — it’s pretty gross!
They don’t enforce no talking in the yoga studio. People chat in the room while waiting for the instructor. Really not cool at all.
Other than that I love this place! If they change those minor things I could consider forever being a member.
P. S. They’re always talking about how students should use ujjayi breathing in class, but don’t ever seem to explain what exactly that is. I had one instructor recently attempt to explain it, but it really wasn’t a good way to understand it at all and I could still hear the people around me breathing normally. I know what ujjayi is is because I have taken The Art of Living course. I think the other students could benefit in learning how to do this correctly in their yoga practice.

It’s been a little over a month now, and I’ve noticed several things:
1. I’m more flexible. Touch my toes? No problem. Before I started yoga, I could barely touch my shins without wincing.
2. I have more arm, shoulder, and upper back definition now. Us females tend to neglect those areas of our body when working out — choosing instead to focus on legs, butt, or abs. But trust me when I say that upper body strength is really important — it improves posture, gives you more calorie-​burning muscle, and makes you look better in a tank top to boot.
3. My shoulder pain has improved. You would think working out would lead to more muscle pain, but strangely enough, the only pain I get now is the good I’m-challenging-my-body type of pain and not the OUCH-​in-​a-​bad-​way kind.
4. Finally, but perhaps most importantly, I feel good about myself every time I leave the studio.
A good tip for those people who, like me, tend to get bored pretty quickly. Every teacher seems to put a slightly different spin on classes. So if you’ve been taking the same class at the same time everyday and it’s starting to feel repetitive, try a different day or time slot. Or better yet, try a different CPY studio. Each location is great and staffed with friendly teachers who all have something new to teach you.
Happy Yoga-​ing!

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