I've only been going here since May, but I'm already hooked. I usually only focus on running, but I'm trying to incorporate cross training and oh my goodness, I didn't know it was even possible to sweat this much. The classes are mostly one hour, but a couple are a little bit longer, and you will definitely feel like you got a good workout. Most of the moves are pretty traditional yoga poses and you can look around at your neighbors if you're not sure what to do. Where the challenge comes in is that the temperature is about 90 while you workout, hence the sweat. But it seriously feels so good. Virginia is an amazing instructor and I really appreciate her emphasis on going at your own pace and ability. If you are looking for something different to mix up your workout routine, or ate just looking for an awesome yoga class, I definitely recommend Charleston Power Yoga. read more

I love doing yoga when visiting different cities and over the years have done a handful of vinyasa sessions at local spots. I'll start with the good, because it was excellent and more than 5 stars: the teacher, Crystal (sp?). The gentleman next to me told me before class that her background was in dance and her flow was indeed creative, incorporated poses and transitions new to me along with familiar ones. The $30 drop in rate was totally worth it for her class! Alas. I am gobsmacked that the studio doesn't have a water fountain. The slightly snippy gent at the front desk pointed to the cooler where I could buy water and said they take cards. What? I found the tiny bathroom in the back and filled my bottle with tap water, TYVM. As the same friendly gent at the mat next to me said "I'd neve thought about it but as a visitor that would make me mad too." Excellent teacher, underwhelming basics at the studio, won't return. read more

Great yoga studio. The room gets warm so I am able to get in a good sweat. Love all the teachers. You will not be disappointed!

What an amazing studio. Love Sarah and Beth! I'm so glad that I found this community of people who love and support each other. read more

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New to the area and really like CPY. Positive, no pressure practice in nice warm room. All the instructors have been great and sometimes there's an assistant to help with alignment! The classes are always very full so not for those who like space. read more

The teachers are amazing and it's a great work out. A wonderful community to be apart of.

Taking a yoga class when I travel has been something I started doing couple years ago. Every studio/class/teacher is different, but I love that they all have a universal goal of mind-body wellness. I was in Charleston for a mini vacation and I decided to take a hot yoga class in the area. They were to first to pop up on the internet search. I emailed the studio ahead of time during the week prior to my travel and asked them couple of questions I had about their studio/class/etc. They were really courteous and responded to me immediately. I dropped by 15 min before class and filled out the new student form and was guided towards the yoga room. Upbeat music played while students waited for the class to begin, but the music stopped when their 90 min vinyasa yoga began (I wish they had kept the music going). The room was small and narrow but I came to the early class on Saturday morning so I had not problem finding a spot. I'm not sure if I would have been able to take the class if I came to the later class. Overall I really enjoyed the class and my visitor experience was positive. I would have taken an advantage of their shower before heading out, but their showers were all in use and next class was coming in so I quickly changed in their changing closet and went on about my day. I would love to take another class when I get back to Charleston. read more

Was thrilled to find a great studio to practice! Teachers have varying styles making each class so individual. They often have two teachers on a class to help with adjustments. Schedule is great and accommodates a wide variety of schedules. Facility is super clean and convenient! read more

I love the class style. The place is small so sign up early. The instructors are legit and the workout is sufficiently challenging. Pack light because there is limited space to place personal items and only one bathroom. No mirrors so checking your form is a bit tough. I love that an assistant came around to check in with each student on poses. read more

Charleston Power Yoga has something for everyone, whether he/she has been practicing for years or has never even stepped onto a mat. CPY classes have all the ingredients--heat, physical power and beautiful spirit--to inspire to a breakthrough in all their students. Drop your fear and your ego and check out this wonderful place. If you're open to it, it will become a place where you can be free. read more

Charleston Power Yoga - Yoga Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I've been going here for only a year but I have already made so many connections and new friends through this community! I did my 200 hour teacher training here and I loved it. All the teachers are great, I love taking different classes and Buti yoga is amazing! This studio is the best. read more

The absolute best power yoga studio in Charelston! I moved from out of state, started with CPY, and felt welcome from the very first class. Prepare to sweat it out! read more

I just started going here in March, but from the first class I was addicted (and I never have been one to be addicted to any form of fitness). The best part is the welcoming atmosphere and the "do what you can" attitude. There is no pressure to do every single pose and the instructors always mention other ways that poses can be done for different levels of practice! read more

Came in town to visit my parents. Have only been to this studio once before. Had the best class Power 60 class with Patrick Sunday morning! I've been taking Yoga for many years and I can count on one hand the instructors I've encountered with the perfect combination of logical sequencing, music selection, precision cueing, assisting, and witty humor to keep you present and grounded. If you haven't gone to his class, run, don't walk. read more

After practicing yoga (vinyasa style) 3 or 4x a week for a couple years, I found myself needing a challenge. CPY was just it. You flow, sweat, and detox like no other. The teachers (owners) are the best. They say the most wonderful things, make adjustments when needed (which always helps), and push you to your edge. The vibe in CPY is always right and so is the way you feel when you leave. They have yoga revolutions every once in a while and will revolutionize any body type-- 5x a week for 4 weeks. The lavender towels at the end of class are always a huge perk. Power 1 and deep stretch classes are also available for any yogi. Try it out, you won't regret it and just may get hooked... in a very good way- 1st time is free--namaste. read more

Best yoga class I've taken. A breath of fresh air from the mainstream corporate yoga studies. I was challenged, guided, and supported throughout class. REAL hot yoga! 100% worth the price. Instructors are excellent, knowledgeable and personable! read more

I've been practicing yoga on and off (with varying degrees of seriousness) for the past 10 years, and in the process have logged time in a lot of studios in a lot of different places. CPY is easily among the very best of the studios I have been to. The owners (who teach most of the classes) and everyone else there are warm and welcoming and at the same time help you to work at your edge, so that you can get the most out of the practice. It is a serious workout, but the benefits go way beyond the changes in your body (which, depending on your commitment level, can be tremendous). Find yourself on your mat here and I promise it will help you to find greater joy, calm, and balance off the mat as well. read more

The afternoon Power class was well taught and challenging. I did not know all classes are hot, so be prepared to SWEAT!! Bring a long towel for your mat, they have hand towels for use. They have coconut and regular bottled water for sale.There is a shower at the downtown location with soap and shampoo. The class was completely full with mats inches from each other, so arrive early if you want to be positioned at a particular place in the room. read more

I love CPY, it is difficult, but I've noticed I'm now stronger and more flexible. The environment is great. Everyone is so nice and willing to help, I especially love when there are assistants to help you with your poses. Then you get a nice lavender towel to cool down with during shavasana. I feel great after every class read more

I'm obsessed with this place. And it only took my first try to be hooked. I've been hooked for about 4 months. It's a terrific workout for your arms and core. I CPU yoga and I run and I'm in the best shape of my life. Just try it! read more

Best studio for sweat getting stronger and having fun!

Long, oblong room with free-standing mirrors along the front. It's a tad cramped if the mats aren't staggered properly. Warm temp, nice lighting, good music and I really liked the teacher. I rented a mat for $1 and yogi toes mat for $3. Walk-in rate was $15. Very happy I went! read more

I also travel for business and am always on the hunt for a studio to practice. In this case, my daughter goes to CofC and while she was shopping with Mom I went to yoga. This place is perhaps the best I have visited. You need to have an understanding of proper body alignment and want to flow and sweat. Its no-nonsense yoga (if there is such a thing for yoga) and you will work. There is a high level of energy here too. Get there early. I enjoyed both studios, Downtown and Mt. Pleasant. All the instructors are outstanding, well practiced, introduce unique and fun flow styles and know how to choreograph an artful way of getting to the pose. How inspiring! I practiced under the direction of Cortney/Nicala, Susan, and Holly. If you are visiting Charleston put this place on your tour. Take advantage of the Introductory special if its your first visit. Om-Peace! read more

In Charleston for a bachelorette weekend. I arrived super early as I was the only one to fly into town and wasn't able to check in until 3pm. I opted to kill some time by taking a heated yoga class. I chose this particular studio mainly because their website mentioned they had showers! I rolled in with all my luggage and was greeted by the instructor who's name I believe was Susan. She taught a phenomenal class to the best old school pop song selections! I was really digging the vibe. I haven't been to a yoga class in a while so I was kinda out of my element, almost as if I was a beginner again but she did give moderations to the more challenging poses. Anywho after the class was over I did indeed take a shower which the bathroom was super clean and the water was nice and hot. And as I was packing up to head out Susan gave me a list of popular hang out spots and restaurants to try. She was legit the bomb and so unbelievably friendly. I highly recommend this yoga studio!! read more

The signature power vinyasa class is not very well grounded in the principles of yoga. It is an aerobics class on a yoga mat that incorporates some asanas but prefers to be a rah-rah workout with self-congratulatory clapping at the end. The room was too hot and during the class I attended two people fell while doing handstands and the instructor giggled and joked about it. Loud music to pump you up for yoga? Bizarre. That belongs in a gym. This is not a place for those looking for a true practice. read more

Been going here for a couple of months 4-5x a week. Great vibe from the instructors and other yogis. The teachers will definitely help you out with pointers on your poses. And most of the instructors are funny. Nothing like a good laugh to break you out of your so called sweaty reality. Fun and serious.Definitely a work out between the level of flow and 90F heated room. If you are into the more physical side of yoga, definitely recommend it!!! read more

Classes were okay if you could find a spot, the teachers were great. I attended at a time when I think they were in the middle of construction?? Still not really sure about that but, being completely honest here, the amount you pay for the yoga membership is absurd and a rip off. We did yoga in the smallest room, mats were overlapping. At times students would come in and there would be literally no room for them to practice. What's up with that? You ask for $200 a month and you don't even have an adequate studio to practice in. i am fully aware that yoga teachers must be paid but jesus dude. Right across the street is another yoga studio and it is cheaper and bigger and cleaner. Cross either bridge and the cost goes even cheaper. Yoga isn't supposed to be like this. It's to move your body, being free, treating people with respect, relaxing, exercising. I feel as if CPY is just a white, rich version of a yoga studio. i'm sure this will offend the workers and teachers at CPY. i apologize for my bluntness. read more

good place to practice yoga. i thought the class was reasonably challenging, and it was really hot in the room. i think the best part of class was that there was an assistant going around adjusting everyone, which was amazing. i also got to rent a mat for $1, which was a good deal. the space is pretty sparse though, so it didn't really make me want to stick around and hang out after. read more

I love CPY! I started practicing yoga while training for my first marathon. It has made me a better with increased strength and flexibility! I have now fallen in love with yoga and the challenge of learning new poses. All of the instructors at CPY are great, offering challenging and fun classes, and everyone is very friendly and helpful. I recommend this studio to anyone! read more

I went to the one in downtown Charleston and it was a good work out, but the vibe wasn't spiritual. I was left wanting more of a connection.

Awesome class, teachers, assistants and community! Beautiful, simple space.

I would like to give this business three and a half stars because I am on the fence. On the one hand I am an addict because I cannot stop going and haven't found another yoga place in Charleston like it; on the other hand, the class quality largely depends on the teacher and varies markedly in caliber, quality and overall hardness. The crowd is usually the college crowd if you're a 5:45pmer but there are adults and lots of guys who go here. It's a great work out for strength and fitness albeit sometimes it is too hot and the endurance of the practice can leave you exhausted. All of this said, I highly recommend classes with Mimi and Bethany. Ashley is good but she will kick your butt - make sure you don't have much walking or lifting planned for the next day. Before coming to Charleston I was an ashtanga yogi and this is the closest I've found to ashtanga here, different in that it is a slightly hotter room (not bikram 100 but 88-90) and the practice varies which is something I enjoy. read more

My experience with Charleston Power Yoga was not at the studio, but on the beach at Isle of Palms as we had one of the instructors, Bethany, come teach our group of 12 a private yoga class on the beach as we stayed there for a bachelorette party weekend. The class and experience could not have been any better. Bethany came right to our house with clean yoga mats and music, and we found a spot on the beach for our 60 minute vinyasa flow class. Our experience was simply wonderful! Bethany taught the perfect class for our group, reading our athletic and energy levels (after a night out celebrating the night before), offering variations, taking photos of our group, and making us feel totally comfortable with the entire experience. Her friendliness and expertise were evident and welcomed. At $10 per person, this class was so reasonable and a truly wonderful experience as part of our weekend. I would recommend CPY and Bethany to all who are interested in this type of class! read more