CorePower Yoga

Great location for sculpt classes if you like it! Best classes are Missy, Brooke and Kate A. Be careful about the parking though, if you are 1 min over, the parking people will charge you extra!

I have tried a few other hot yoga studios in Brentwood Area. While they are generally all pretty good with slightly different styles of teachings and atmosphere, CorePower definitely stood out as my favorite and most frequently visited one. However, it is not for EVERYBODY. I would highly suggest people to take advantage of the first free week to try it out, and see if you enjoy hot yoga and then decide if you wanna purchase any class packages or the membership.
Pros:
1. There is free 90 mins parking available in the plaza.
2. They offer so many different types of classes throughout the day, 7 days a week. My personal favorites are: Yoga Sculpt (kinda like a yoga/​cardio/​bootcamp style class); CPY2 (medium difficulty, a bit challenging but still doable); and Hot power fusion (focus on the flow of movements, balancing, total body workout)
3. They also have clean bathroom and shower, and some cute workout outfits that you can purchase.
4. The instructors are really nice and passionate about yoga.
Cons:
1. During rush hours, the traffic on Wilshire can be really bad, and it is quite hard to exist out from the studio and get back on Wilshire.
2. If you have a low insurance for heat/​stuffier environment, hot yoga may not be the best option for you, or need a little while to get used to. Especially when it is warmer, being in a room of 100 degrees can be a little too much, and it gets a little bit worse when you have to deeply inhale and exhale in a room full of warm and sweaty bodies. This used to bother me a little, as I am really sensitive to smells. but overtime, I get used to it, and now i feel completely comfortable being in the room for 60 – 75 mins
3. Since there is not a receptionist/​front desk person, it can gets a little frustrating when it comes to purchasing membership/​classes and applying discounts. I have encountered some problems not being able to communicate/​didnt know who is the right person to talk to.

What kind of yoga studio does not allow the student to get in the class if they are LITERALLY 1 minute late? This kind of studio. So if you enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, have a frenetic schedule or always driving up and down on traffic on Wilshire don’t even waste your time.

Is it just me or are the sculpt classes not that challenging anymore? The last couple including tonight disappointing. Very crowded which is not a big deal but teachers have no rhythm to the class or quite frankly the music. I spend time in San Diego at Core also and the difference in energy, challenge and fun is noticeable. People looked bored tonight as it was well… boring

Coming from Denver, I had always gone to Corepower there and absolutely loved it. The company of Corepower is amazing because it really incorporates a more modern feel to yoga. I love the sculpt classes because it combines an amazing workout for the mind and body all to great music. (A definite plus) When it comes to this location in particular, the crowd can be quite large. It gets a little annoying that they don’t put a cap on the amount of people in class. The major crowds result in no personal space to relax, and can create a tense environment. I’ve had a few run ins with people that were rude about finding a place in class. It definitely pays to come early to avoid any confrontations. Other than that, love the classes and studio.

LOVE it here– though depending on the class time, it can get SO packed that you’re literally almost touching yoga mats, which isn’t that cool when you’re trying to concentrate and relax, as other people’s sweat can (without exaggeration) drip on you :(
Aside from the fact that I’d love to see a smaller cap size, this place is INCREDIBLE!!! The teachers are consistently knowledgable and as helpful to individual students as they can be! Ps-​Missy is SUCH a sweetheart! She literally will help each student make at least one posture tweak in class and a simple one on one tip in a situation like this is SO useful. I definitely recommend coming here! BUT parking is so so!

I have been practicing yoga seriously for three years at a hot studio in New York and did a teacher training. So when I moved to LA I was nervous to find a new routine. I have been enjoying core power yoga. It’s definitely more work out oriented than spiritual. The sculpt class is basically sun sals and then aerobics with weights. But it’s a good mix of classes and I have found the teachers solid and encouraging. The C1 and C2 classes are a good basic flow, slightly heated with abs in the middle. Haven’t tried hot power fusion yet but that one is heated more. It’s expensive but all yoga is. One complaint is no sign ups in advance on their app so it can get crowded and you have to get their early.

CorePower’s sculpt class is my go to after work. This class is so energizing and I always find it challenging! I recommend this class if you’re looking for something more cardiovascular and aerobic than a typical Vinyasa flow. Free weights and tons of squats are incorporated into this class.

This is more a review on Heated Yoga classes rather than just CorePower’s.
CorePower heats the room until it is super unbearable and has no airflow and you’re basically inhaling everyone’s evaporated body fluids.
I have low blood pressure (runs in the family) and attended two C2 classes; both times, I felt like I was about to faint and had to sit down. From some online health sleuthing I find out that…
Heated Studios cause…
— Dehydration (water loss b/​c you are sweating insane amounts)
— Lowered blood pressure
— Heat problems like heat stroke (there is no wind or air flow, when it is 100 degrees outside, there’s usually a wind so you can cool yourself better than a fully enclosed room with no fan)
In summary, I do not recommend heated yoga for those who have low blood pressure. When you have low blood pressure and mix in dehydration (which further exacerbates low blood pressure) and you’re doing poses that hang your head down and then stand up – which further causes you to feel light headed because the blood isn’t being pumped to your head fast enough. In short – do not take heated yoga classes when you already have low blood pressure.
Kinda wish they had warned me but out of a class of 15 ish, I was the only one who had to sit out some of the time because of my light headedness. Perhaps a rare condition but one worth mentioning.
Lastly, I have taken plenty of yoga classes, consider myself advanced, and love other non-​heated studios like Yogaworks and had never felt like I was going to pass out during previous yoga classes; so I do not think the issue is my fitness level.

I went again on Tuesday 10÷6÷15 for a 7:15p.m. sculpt class because I wanted to give this studio a second try. Unfortunately, the sculpt class was sold out, and I was told there was space for hot power fusion at 7:30 p.m. so I waited around for that. I understand this is a very busy studio, and I’m sure the staff is well-​aware of how crowded the classes get, so I cannot understand why they don’t have a sign-​up system so you don’t have to waste your time driving in West LA traffic and parking in their chaotic parking lot only to find out that the class is full. Anyhow, they ended up ushering a lot the overfill into hot power fusion, which caused that class to be super super crowded. They had us move in and closer not once, but twice, so imagine being so close to your neighbor that you’re practically touching toes and holding hands. The hot power fusion sold out as well because they had to turn people away. I’m all for group classes and lively crowds, but this was a bit much. When you have to work around your neighbor so you can bend without hitting them on the head with your ass, there’s a problem.

Hot Power Fusion with Brad is the best one hour you can spend. The parking and crowded night classes are the only drawback.

Amazing instructors and very fun classes!
Just a tad pricy, but worth it.

Random thoughts on my first visit, taking sculpt class:
Pro: free covered parking!
Con: hope you’re skinny enough to squeeze out of your car with these tight spots! I think this is how they weed people out…
Pro: pretty studio with pretty store! They sell Lululemon!
Con: you will be charged for towel use, mat use, and water. They sell Lululemon!
Pro: Lots of pretty lean and toned people around you– so motivating!
Con: Lots of pretty lean and toned people around you– and you thought it was frump day on your off day :/​
Pro: what a great work out! I lost half my weight in sweat! I’m going to the farmers market now and dine on some carrots!
Con: that was torture! I lost half my weight in sweat! I think I broke my abs and I need to drown my pain in some cheese whiz. No not cheese whiz nachos. Just cheese whiz.
Pro: Omg this place is so peaceful! I feel some connected to my chakras!
Con: Who pretended this was yoga? I’m doing jumping jacks with weights! I’ve been tricked! I think I broke my abs!
Pro: free week for new members.
Con: I think I broke my abs. Unsure if they will recover before my week expires.

The speed, flow, intensity, sweat (internal heat) and how well the instructor is able to engage my breathe into the workout are the main things I look for in power yoga and the core power level 2 class has it all.
Really good workout and the instructor (Alexandra?) was amazing at creating a continuous flow of movements that was able to engage my breathe seamlessly despite having taken a break from hot yoga.

Ugh, as much as I love CPY, this location really takes away from the experience. I work in Culver City so this is the closest location to me. The studios in the OC are sooo much better compared to LA. The parking here is absolutely horrible. They share a parking structure with about 15 other businesses so good luck if you’re coming during peak hours. The first time I tried to take a 7:15 pm class here, I got there fairly early. about 6:45ish. NO PARKING. I decided to come back for the 8:15 class to try my luck once more. AGAIN, NO PARKING. I ended up just leaving all together and just wasted about 2 hours of my life. The second time I came even earlier (around 6:30…for a 7:15 class –_​-​) and finally found a tiny parking spot to squeeze into. CPY can only validate for up to 90 mins and then its $ 2 for every 15 minutes after that (cash or check only). I just can’t justify paying for additional parking every single time on top of what you’re already paying for the classes. Although 90 min should be doable since classes are only 1 hour, but once you factor in parking, changing, the possibility of class starting late/​running late, etc., you are really cutting it close. Also, another pet peeve I have with this location is that they lock their doors to the whole studio until 30 mins before your class, which just adds to the list of inconveniences of this location. Sooo I get there early to find parking and now I am just stuck outside. The studio is pretty tiny and I believe there are only 2 rooms. I usually like their Sculpt class because it incorporates weights into your workout, but the instructor for that day was just not my cup of tea. Kudos to her high level of energy, but her flow and music selection was not really my style. The class did end up running over a little bit and I noticed that a couple students ended up leaving the class early due to the parking time restraint, which is a shame because they emphasize on keeping your focus on the present/​current state of mind during your practice, which obviously does not happen here. I ended up having to pay for $ 4 for parking so I guess you can say finding parking is doable, but honestly who has the time or wants to fork out extra cash every time they want to work out?

CorePower Yoga is hands down my favorite yoga franchise. But full disclosure, I’m not into 1.5 hour zen/​spiritual yoga classes. I tend toward liking faster paced more athletic workouts and CorePower definitely delivers on that, particularly their sculpt classes which incorporate hand weights. If you’re looking for a traditional yoga practice, this probably isn’t for you. But if you want a killer workout and a great sweat, check it out.
Tips: Don’t be late! They lock the doors once classes start so there’s no «oh I’ll just sneak in 5 mins late.» Bring a towel, but if you forget, they have some available for rent. There’s a parking lot below but give yourself extra time to deal with it, it can be crowded.

I haven’t been a CorePower studio since my UC Irvine days. But with my muscles extremely tense from Crossfit, my boyfriend was the catalyst for checking on this location on a sunny Saturday morning. I knew 75 minutes of HPF would be really ambitious (100 degrees w/​40% humidity) so I would say HPF is the hardest class by far.
Otherwise, from no heat to highest heat:
*CoreRestore: Class is unheated (75 — 80 degrees) with no added humidity.
*C1: 85 degrees with no added humidity
*C1.5: 90 degrees with 25 — 30% humidity
*C2: 95 — 98 degrees with 30 — 35% humidity
*Sculpt: it’s C2+ Weights!
Long ago, they used to offer half ride and half sculpt but I’m fine without the cycling part!
This studio is smaller than the Irvine one I used to go to, so come early, it gets packed! And like all LA parking, scarce even though they have their own structure.
It’s awesome that your pass is valid at any CPY location — very convenient. Also, they offer a week of free classes for new students + check out Groupon! Instead of paying $ 200 for an unlimited month, it’s $ 75! But be sure to read the fine print to ensure you’re eligible!

Would easily be a 5-​star studio if not for the parking situation and crowd. This is the busiest of the CPY studios in LA area. Must be the proximity to UCLA and SaMo. The teachers are amazing, love Alexandria, Alex, Christine, Malaika, Jenny, Megan, Missy! My go-​to is Hot Power Fusion (HPF), with sprinkles of Yoga Sculpt and C2 here and there.
Parking-​wise, it is a bit of a pain — although not as bad as in Hollywood or Sherman Oaks locations. Studio validates 90-​mins free parking but you have to pay $ 2/​15mins for any time over the 90mins… maximum $ 12. Useful tip: if you come to morning classes, you actually can stay til noon and not pay for any extra time because parking attendants come around 10:30am and basically leaves a ticket (no need to get validated) on your windshield to turn in when you leave the parking lot. Otherwise, I found it easier to park on the streets when I take afternoon or evening classes. It IS pure wish-​me-​luck to find street parking on this side of town but I usually do make the effort just so I don’t end up having to rush out of class. I enjoy my extra few minutes in savasana — om :-)
One very important tip: do NOT be late, else you’ll be looking at a locked door. Yup. It is out of courtesy for the students in class that CPY enforce a strict policy. If you do come face to face to a locked door, like I did this morning when I was ONE MINUTE late… (showed up at the door at 10:31am for Alexandria’s 10:30am HPF), TAKE A DEEP BREATH OR TWO, and smile. Go enjoy a latte or something, maybe it’s the Universe’s way to telling you take a break from yoga and treat yourself to something sweet ^_^

Studio was very nice and the lockers as well.
Went here with the intetention of trying C3 out which WOW blew me away.
Definitely coming back here!
On the side note the parking management is terrible not even a disclosure sign (hiding in the back). If you arrive here early, make sure you are within 90 min of free parking. If you arrive early, attendant won’t be there. If the attendant is there make sure you get validation.

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Class: Corepower Yoga Sculpt w/​Sarah West
Difficulty: Level 4.5
Next day soreness: 4
Duration: 60 min
Sweat Level: Drenched
Parking: Free underground lot with CP validation
Amenities: Showers, Lockers, towels and mats for rent. Free water fountain, bottled water and large selection of merchandise for purchase.
Requirements for class: Bring water, mat, towel and dress for 100 degree class.
One star docked for how crowded this studio gets!
Whoever thinks yoga isn’t a hard workout should take this class and have his/​her mind blown. This is probably the most challenging workout class I’ve ever taken in MY LIFE. The poses themselves are intermediate (CP2 Level) but with the added weights, the class is killer! There is a 3 min. cardio section as well where everyone jumps and runs in place nonstop for 3 min — in an 100+ degree room. There are also many upper and lower body toning reps done with the weights (each person has a set of 3lbs and 5lbs, which the studio provides), and an intense core/​ab session. This class is definitely a full body workout and not for the faint of heart.