CorePower Yoga

Class with Liz in MV tonight. It was so cold and wet. Horrible experience. Won’t be going back.

Core power is awesome! I got the Groupon for an unlimited month and it was amazing. I enjoyed the candlelit yoga 1.5 class the most at night time. It’s a great way to wind down from a long day at work. Will definitely be thinking about getting a membership down the road. Very nice studio and very nice instructors!

Amanda, Joanne and janika are so on point. I love their teaching. They add so much value to help you understand why we do what we do in yoga. Great teaching the mental and physical aspect of yoga. This is probably my favorite studio location!

COREPOWER DOES IT RIGHT! It wasn’t until I had to freeze my account that I even thought about writing a review for them but they have always been so nice about everything I’ve brought to them, make me feel welcome and are always open to feedback; so needless to say this post is long overdue. First off, hands down, their Black Tag Membership is the best value for your buck compared to any other yoga studios in San Diego. You can use your membership at any location and with so many, you can pick almost any class you want and find it at almost any time of day or night. I have been practicing for over 10 years before coming here so really enjoy the variety of classes they offer. Special shout out to Forrest, Laurel, Meli, Eliza, Victoria, Amy, Christina, MeAgan, Rick, Tiff, Jenn, Susie, Tom, Grace, Katie, Scott, Amore and the always entertaining Andre. You have furthered my peace, example a kinder gratitude, but most importantly provide me a safe place to fall!

I started my practice over a year ago and I can honestly say I am the happiest and healthiest I’ve been since I moved to San Diego. CorePower combines sweat with spirituality and I can’t think of a better way to unwind after a long day in the office.
As a black tag member, you have access to all of CorePower’s different studios and amenities. I try to go about 3 – 4 times a week and regular studios are Hillcrest, Point Loma, and Mission Valley. The other two are great, but I love the vibe of this one. The 7:30 Candlelight is great and every instructor I’ve had has been gracious and welcoming. They have nice locker rooms and the studio is a decent size.
Another benefit to CP is that the yogis here take yoga seriously. It isn’t like going to a gym-​chain where you’re stuffed in a room with 40 other people with an instructor that couldn’t care less. If you’re looking for a deeper practice and something more meaningful, I would definitely recommend CP.
The only con is that the unlimited black tag is $ 140/​month. Kinda pricey, considering Fit Athletic downtown is only $ 129/​month and includes a variety of yoga-​pilates-​cycling-​fitness classes, a gym, pool, and personal training. Kinda torn at the moment, but CP will always have a special place in my heart (and my sore legs).
NAMASTE~

Almost done with my groupon for corepower. I am definitely joining after my unlimited month is up. I have been attending Gina A’s yoga sculpt class. She is intense, so be prepared to sweat! But throughout the class she is motivating you with her smile and positive energy! Plus, I am surrounded by so many core power facilities so no matter where I am I can always go to a class! I love that! Classes are as early as 6am and as late as 8pm!

I was contacted by Forest from the studio and offered some free classes. That was a very nice surprise. Will be coming back to the studio :)
Another update: I went to a class today and it happened to be with Forest, the guy from my other review. I really enjoyed the class, great dynamic, great flow.

Clean, friendly, and the room is quite big in the mission valley location granted its a one room studio. It was my first time in a hot yoga class and i tried the candlelit class. Not only did the instructor move at a good pace, the music selection was on point, and the hour class passed very quickly as it was just that good. Challenging with the tied in core exercises but was good. I left feeling great and have slowly felt more relaxed all day.
Tip: bring a towel and water. It will get sweaty.

Clean, friendly, and offer amazing classes. Love me some hot power fusion!

I’m a fan of yoga and CorePower has introduced a new forms of yoga to me. Complete fan of Yoga Sculpt and the convenient location.

This studio used to be one of my favorites. I loved it so much I kept going to it even after I got ran over in its parking lot. I work in marketing, and I am going to make a wild guess and say that all of the reviews that mention the «great» parking are written by people who are associated to the studio. Parking here can be considered to be some of the worse parking out of all of the Corepower Yoga’s on the weekend.
What I am mostly upset about its the 7:30am hot power fusion class being canceled. It was such a great class, and it was at such a perfect time! (I work at 9am and I can’t wait up for a 6am class to save my life). It’s safe to say CorePower lost my 3 year black tag membership over this one.

I came to this location a few weeks ago, filled out the database info to get a week pass, and tried one class. The next day I woke up really sick, and my illness dragged on for over a week. I called the studio several times to ask for a pass extension and no one answered. Finally I was directed to an answering service and was told I could only extend my week pass by two days. I decided I would sign up for the intro month and ask when I was there, in-​person, about getting the first week pass again, as I wanted to be sure I would like the sculpting classes and had only taken the restorative yoga class.
I went in today, water bottle and yoga mat in hand. The woman at the desk was the person who taught my one class. I reminded her I’d been to her class and explained my situation, asking if I could do the week pass, as I had only had the opportunity to try one class. She looked at me like I was trying to get away with something, tersely said I would have to speak to a manager, and glanced over at the rack of business cards. She offered a day pass, but at that point I was over the place. Who wants to take a class from someone who acts like that? She could easily have given me the same information in a friendly and helpful way, and had a customer for life.
I left and went to my gym down the street and worked out there. For $ 9.99/month, I’m always greeted with a smile and my name, both coming and going, and I can spend the extra $ 120+/month on other things. In the end, I think she did me a favor, but I will not recommend this brand to other people. Frankly, her vibe was the antithesis of what yoga is supposed to represent and it’s a shame Core Power is okay with that.

Came here this morning for my first time at this studio. It’s really nice how they have different retail items in the front and a little sitting area. The class had more upbeat music than I am used to in hot yoga, but the hour passed very quickly. I left feeling great and have slowly felt more relaxed all day. The locker room is spacious and I like that there are lockers with locks on them so I wasn’t worried about leaving my things in an open cubby. I’ll definitely be back this week to try a few more classes out

I have been an active member of corepower for about 3 years now. I have been to most of the SD locations and this is definitely my favorite of the bunch. I like this place so much that this was the deciding factor for moving to Mission Valley.
First off, the locker room is always clean, and well organized.
Second off, the instructors at this location are probably the most professional ones i’ve seen. Meli — is my personal favorite b/​c you are sore for DAYS after her courses.
Lastly, they offer a more reasonable pricing for students, so make sure you ask about that!
the only reason I docked a point is b/​c there were a few times where the schedule on the website does not match the one on the app, and I had to call the main office to ask about it… Hopefully this bug will be updated soon for i have high hopes for this place.
PS. The reason I moved within walking distance of this studio is because the parking can be a real pain. Esp if u come for prime time classes (ie. 4:45pm)… Something that I used to do was to park across the street and then walk over… Guess the goal if you’re driving is to get here 30 mins before to allow urself ample time to find a spot!

I was not impressed with my experience at this studio. It was my first time going to a sculpting class and I was excited to try something new. I’ve tried traditional yoga many times and it wasn’t for me, but I liked the idea of a more fast paced environment.
I went with a friend who is a frequent member in Orange County. She loves the sculpting class and was eager to take me to the Core Power in San Diego when she came to visit. We got to our class about 15 to 20 minutes early because I needed to give all of my information with the intention of signing up after a week, if I enjoyed the experience.
We laid our mats out and stretched a bit. My friend began answering a couple of my questions regarding the class at a very soft whisper. No one around us was bothered and we weren’t fooling around. The class had not began and was not filled up even partially at this time. A girl walked in and messed with the heat, walked over to us, and told my friend to stop «chatting» and then walked out.
I was so taken aback and almost felt like leaving. I thought it was rude of her to NOT have introduced herself as an instructor and her approach was very unprofessional. The fact that we weren’t chatting and that I was asking a couple of beneficial questions and whispering very quietly was upsetting. I did not expect for my first time to start off like this and to find out that she wasn’t even teaching our class was the tip of the iceberg. Our instructor was lovely. I really enjoyed her teaching method, but after class my friend and I went to talk to «Meli» or Melissa about her behavior and she seemed very unapologetic. Terrible customer service skills.
My friend explained that she had never once ran into this problem at any other Core Power she had been to and she was not happy about how we were treated. I understand the importance of keeping quiet so that there is a meditation environment, but we were clearly not bothering anyone around us and were not in any way being loud. It’s safe to say that I will not be going back to this location and it’s not likely that I will be signing up for a membership.

This is not my regular corepower studio, but I love the C2 11:30am class on Saturdays with Eliza. She is one of my favorite corepower instructors because she takes her time explaining postures and really warms you up before inversions. I feel the difference from my flexibility at the beginning of class to the end. Also, the bathrooms are nice with lots of showers and so far I haven’t had to wait for one to open up. The parking on Saturday’s can be a pain so I don’t bother with the crowded lot by the studio and instead I park across the street.

I have been practicing yoga for 5 years and have tried several types of yoga but heated vinyasa always calls me back. I experienced CPY for the first time in Austin and was reluctant to join a corporate «McYoga» studio. I moved back to California and went to the Point Loma studio for about a year. The vibe there is very fitness oriented instead of the focus being on yoga. At last I tried CPY in Mission Valley and there’s no turning back. The classes aren’t jammed with a ton of people and the instructors truly emphasize mindfulness and the practice of quieting your mind vis-​a-​vis physical yoga asanas. I promise you’ll love the classes, teachers, fellow yogis, and clean facilities!

I really like this location bc 1) parking is a breeze, 2) the studio is ALWAYS clean.
Like all corepower studios, the instructors I’ve had the pleasure of meeting have all been extremely nice and encouraging. What core power lacks, however, is a sense of individualism, with less attention on individual students. I understand why and the fact that there are so many locations and classes is definitely worth the trade off. I can always find a class I want at whatever time of day –early AM to late PM.

I took a sculpt class and died afterwards. haha. It was my instructors first time and she was really good. Kept the class pumped and very motivating.
Clean studio… I’ll definitely be back since it’s right by my boyfriend’s place!

not my regular studio but has proven to be a convenient alternative in a central location.
ive gotten a good workout every time ive come. the first time i came was last year with a male instructor with longer brown hair. i REALLY liked his class as it was very high energy and a creative style for a C2 class. i instantly saw the difference with a male teaching the class – in a good way, for those looking for a more intense workout.
only real drawbacks are the wall supports in the way and lack of adjacent mirror walls you find in other studios.
the studio is one of the larger ones around town… meaning more ppl can fit in the class and ive never felt it was too crowded. the last time i visited, they had free samples of robeks smoothies and coupons after the class ended. so nice! mission valley as a whole is a busy area, but its located in a rather large parking and ive never had an issue finding parking.