Inner Power Yoga

I went there for a class. I did like the place and staff but the area is a bit small. I would go often but it is a bit far for me to drive. Although I still get the emails and there’s definitely classes I would take. So I am not ruling this studio out altogether.

This is a GREAT studio. Great, knowledgeable teachers, several classes a day, and a large community. There is a variety of people that practice at IPY, from hardcore yogis to regular people looking to shed a few pounds.
I find these classes challenging and relaxing. I like power yoga for the good workout but I need the mindfulness and relaxation of yoga as well to keep me level headed. IPY is a great combination of both.
There are no mirrors, but the instructors are always walking around and will correct you or help you enhance your pose if needed. You have a full view of the lake at the front of the room. The ambiance is great: they take lighting, temperature, music, and everything else into consideration for the optimal practice. The class sizes (that I’ve seen) have been anywhere from 7 – 40 at a time.
My ONLY negative is that the space is small. The front room is a bit tight when the class lets out. I think they’re ready to expand to a bigger space!

My favorite place to start the week. I have been coming to Inner Power on and off for a little over a year now, and I am so thankful to have found this gem through Unilocal.
In my opinion, this is a wonderful studio for yogi’s and yogini’s of all levels of practice. Each and every instructor has their own unique approach to class, but they all have a similar flow to them– Which is one of the reasons why I love the studio so much. There is a consistency to all classes that will improve your practice overtime. If you haven’t found your yoga home yet, look no further then IPY :)

I am brand new to yoga. The instructors at IPY have been incredibly kind, supportive, and welcoming. The studio is beautiful and clean. Be prepared for a good workout: while there is an emphasis on mindfulness, power yoga is terrific exercise. I highly recommend Inner Power Yoga to newbies, as well as experienced yogis.

I am very, very new to yoga, I’ve been going to Inner Power Yoga for only a month (I’ve only taken about 8 or so classes) but I really love it already and I know I will keep coming back. I was nervous to try yoga because I am not flexible, I have terrible balance and I had no idea what to expect and was afraid of making an ass out of myself. Well, I make an ass out of myself every class but I love it anyway! Everyone is really, really nice, helpful and supportive. All of the teachers are excellent but I am partial to the classes taught by Ursula (just a personal preference, they are all great!). Also — start with at least 2 – 3 ‘basics’ classes– trust me! :)

My FAVORITE place for yoga. 5 Stars pretty much says it all.
I’d tried yoga at other places previously but could never get into it until I came to IPY. I was basically a beginner when I came to IPY and I was hooked after my first class. You will learn so much from this place – all the instructors are highly trained and also very approachable. When they come around to correct people, it’s subtle and doesn’t interrupt the flow of the class – which is something I appreciated as a beginner who didn’t want attention drawn to myself.
I’ve gone to many other studios and the quality of instruction here is top notch.
Even though it is a warm yoga place that involves a bit of sweating, the studio still feels very clean.

I like this place and most of the instructors. The studio is hotter than I anticipated but since I’ve done hot yoga, it wasn’t unbearable. It’s not THAT hot. The class times are accommodating, the studio is clean, the location is kinda funky. I can’t really tell the difference between the classes I take.

I would recommend Inner Power Yoga to anyone and everyone interested in improving their day. For those who hate gyms because you feel like a hamster in its wheel — nothing beats the warm, professional studio. For those who want a great work out — you do not get better bodies than the serious yogis. For those who want community — there are friendly, smiling faces every time you walk in. For those who are really picky and want to be as comfortable working out as they are at home? definitely go to Inner Power Yoga.
Ursula Cox is warm, friendly and delightful, making your day better every time you enter her studio. She has chosen amazing instructors who genuinely care about the well-​being of all beings. You are missing out if you do not try IPY at least once.

I’ve been to quite a few good yoga studios but this one is by far the BEST I’ve been to. The classes, even at their largest, aren’t too big, and you get enough individual attention. The teachers make sure to (subtly) correct your posture if it need’s to be corrected and are always around to answer any questions you have! All of the teachers are very sweet and teach you a lot, and they learn everyone’s names very fast. This studio is very friendly and definitely has a community-​feel.
I think out of all the yoga studios I’ve been to, this is the one where I’ve actually learned the most about yoga and correct postures.
Also, plenty of yoga mat’s and props! The hot temperature (although not as hot as hot yoga — it’s usually at about 80 – 85 degrees) put me off at first, but once I got used to it I found it was really helpful for stretching my muscles the best. and it’s great for the winter!

I have been going to Inner Power for almost 2 years now. I am still loving being part of this yoga studio. Apart from great teacher team, this place offers no pressure environment for you to grow and learn.
As I had mentioned in my initial review this is a paced yoga you will get a total work out from your abs to balancing your body.
The studio itself is a simple, beautiful place you feel at peace moment you walk in.

Wonderful studio with dedicated teachers who have a genuine interest in all of their students. IPY offers peace and tranquility fused with a challenging workout that works out your body and brain. I love it!

The best yoga studio I’ve ever been too. I usually take Ursula’s and Gretchen’s classes and they are absolutely amazing! The studio is warm and welcoming… just a place to go to learn yoga and ultimately to learn more about yourself.
I am still a beginner and do yoga about three times a week. I LOVE doing yoga at IPY and I always come out of a practice clear headed and feeling great! I highly recommend this place — 5 stars!

I reeeeeaaallly like this studio!
So with that said, I’ve been practicing yoga for about two years. Just moved up from FL and not knowing any yoga studios near or far. (Part of the fun though!)
Inner power is literally a hop skip and jump away from my house. So I’d be a super lazy yogi if I didn’t check it out.
It’s the only studio that I’ve practiced at consistently since I’ve moved here. (I think that says something!)
I really enjoy checking out new studios, and learning new asanas from each but I’ll always come back to Inner. The teachers are great, the studio space is lovely, and they have discounts for students!

I go there once to 4 times a week depending on how busy I am and I cannot get over it. I see my practice evolving every time. I love how I feel I am being taken care of no matter which teacher it is. I love this place. I feel this is an extension of my home…

Fifth yoga review from the road… Ursula is one of those teachers you can’t wait to come back to. What impresses me is that she has eagle eyes, remembers where you are in your personal development, gives terrific instructions, and spends a few minutes after savasana to talk to the class, giving each person an upbeat comment on what she felt they accomplished that day. With her experience in Ashtanga and vinyasa, she teaches excellent alignment with an encouraging attitude. Super clean with a really devoted clientele. It says a lot that I drove 30 minutes each way in traffic from Vienna when in DC to study with Ursula.

I heard a friend rave about IPY through last year and decided I needed to give it a try. I had only started yoga a few months before I tried this studio, but I had tried enough different places to realize just how good this studio was when I saw it.
Ursula is phenomenal at many things, including anticipating exactly what the student is experiencing in a given moment. She also has a great outlook on life, which she occasionally shares at the tail ends of the class. In addition to this outlook, her physical beauty and grace emanate into the class and the styling of her sequences. As a result, the class is comfortable with her, with what they are doing, and, most importantly, with themselves.
Ursula’s classes are fast-​paced and challenging for advanced students, but the combination of her demeanor and the design of the classes makes them welcoming for beginners. Each time I finish a class at this studio I walk away feeling great about the workout that I got, and with the achievement of getting through it. Her class makes me push myself in a way that is very satisfying.
I have taken a couple of classes from Tiffany as well, and have only more of the same to say of her. She is young, but very skilled and experienced as a teacher.
The studio is in an office building which seems like odd placement but it’s great because there is never an issue with parking and there is rarely anyone working at the other offices in the building at the time classes are held. The studio itself is small but very welcoming, and certainly doesn’t have an office-​building feel to it. It smells great (at the beginning of class anyway), has an amazing view (especially for Sterling), and is always clean. My personal opinion is that yoga is better for you with a warmer temperature but that the 105 degrees that bikram yoga uses is too hot to be healthy. This studio keeps the temperature in a perfect middle zone — enough to sweat and clear your pores out, but not so hot that it is overly dehydrating or distracting, so I couldn’t be happier with it.
I have no desire to go anywhere else for yoga.

I had been doing yoga at my gym for about a year before I found a Groupon for Inner Power Yoga, and decided to try it out. 10 weeks later I can confidently say: What a great place! It’s tucked into an office building off of route 7, with plenty of parking and close proximity to nearby shopping centers (including my gym). I was very impressed by the studio, it’s clean and bright, and although I had never done power yoga with heat before (~90 degrees), I found the temperature to be pleasant (once I got used to it).
I’ve taken classes with three of the instructors (Juli, Sheri, and Tiffany), and they’ve been consistently wonderful. They have a great attitude, conduct varied routines (I don’t think I’ve done the same routine twice there), and give helpful adjustments when needed. I was concerned that going to a dedicated yoga studio would be beyond my skill level, but the «All Levels» classes they offer provide a great space for beginners to challenge themselves, while giving options if certain poses are beyond you. Already I can see improvements in my practice; if only I could get over there more often!

Yoga first appealed to me as the kind of exercise that a former gymnast like me could really enjoy: you get to do acrobatic poses like handstands, work on flexibility, and get a work out that is intense while still being fun. I love that at IPY, while the classes are very athletic and challenge me every time, I also always leave in a better mood and more focused state of mind than when I arrived to the studio.
Something I really appreciate about IPY is that Ursula and her teachers all encourage their students to challenge themselves and believe they can reach goals in their practice that they never thought possible, while at the same time balancing a constant «permission» to listen to what our bodies are telling us and take a version of the pose that works best for us at the moment, something that was a revelation to me as a former gymnast.
IPY is great is in the details — like the gentle adjustments that instructors make when we need them, the different points of view and details about how different poses work that each teacher brings to his or her classes, and the warm incense-​scented ambiance.
Above all, Inner Power Yoga is a community full of wonderful fellow students of yoga who encourage each other and make showing up for yoga all the more appealing. The teachers make an effort to get to know each of their students and make everyone feel welcome, and I never feel judged by other students when I can’t do something perfectly, or flat out fall over, or even when I am drenched with sweat and not presentable in public. It’s just great to find a place like that.

Hot yoga (85 F) is not my thing, but I had such an amazing class here on Sunday with Cyndi (9:30am), I am totally in love and want to come back every week for more. Also the owner, Ursula, is a total sweetheart and if you want to do more of exercise/​strength/​kick your butt yoga, her class is the one to hit up.

I’ve tried many yoga studios in the area, and IPY is definitely my favorite and has become my yoga home. I started practicing with Ursula somewhere around 2003 – when she relocated overseas for a few years, I tried many other studios but none that I liked as much as IPY. All the instructors are wonderful, and there are a variety of classes to choose from. I also like that you can either purchase a class card or unlimited monthly so you can come to class when it works with your scheduled. I actually wrote a whole post about IPY on the DC Ladies, which can be viewed here:
for more info about my experience with IPY. If you’re looking for a studio to call home, come to IPY – you won’t be disappointed!