Just moved back from the east coast and our first class at CorePower Yoga was just what was needed. Also had a really hot Fusion class with Samson and it was just what I needed. There are (2) studios at this location and everything is quite clean. (EDIT) Main issue: After months at Core...I've found a major issue (for me anyway). Right after class is complete, while you're still sitting there calm and cooling down, about to get up, too often the instructor starts with a sales pitch for either teacher training or their additional fee based workout classes...this approach really is against everything that yoga is supposed to be. Sell somewhere else- not in class. As I don't feel this approach will change- we are leaving to join another studio...so the journey continues. read more

I've been to a few CorePower locations in the city and loved them all! The Lakeview studio is wonderful, the locker rooms are spacious and clean, the yoga studio has lots of natural light shining in (perfect on a Sunday morning!) and the staff is always polite and helpful. I also brought a friend who'd never been there before and the front desk attendant helped her through the signing up process and was very helpful and polite. Love having these studios in Chicago! read more

The only reason I am missing the fifth star here is because the monthly price for classes is RIDICULOUS. I understand that this kind of "workout" is a fad right now, but I don't think that gives them the right to charge almost 200 dollars a month. Had to get the bad part out first. I had tried yoga once or twice before, and when I moved to Chicago after graduating college, I was very stressed - bills to pay, no "professional" job yet so barely able to afford those bills, and lots of people getting on me about all of it. The structure and relief the classes brought me was amazing. I say was, because after my free week and month-long Groupon, I couldn't afford to keep going to the classes (luckily I have a job now so maybe I will be able to start again!). The place itself is so clean and organized, and the people are friendly but not overly-friendly. It all fits into the experience - relaxation, calmness, happiness, and peace. I get really stressed but have trouble expressing it, so exercising has always been a way to let off some steam. Getting to do that PLUS relaxation was a match made in heaven for me. I hope to get back soon - but come on, please lower your rates! read more

The review calling this the Walmart of yoga studios is spot on. I liked CorePower until I started going elsewhere for yoga which made me realize what the studio was lacking. The classes are extremely cookie cutter. It sounds like instructors are reciting from the same script. The classes often lack variety in terms of poses. There was extremely high variability in the knowledge of the instructors. I have a hip injury and found that despite often telling them before classes, most instructors really didn't know what modifications I should be doing. I think the variability is there because there was a large range of how much experience instructors had, with many being inexperienced. Also, very few demonstrate throughout class. That being said the location is convenient and they offer many times for the classes. They also offer discounted Lulu Lemon clothes which is nice. read more

one of my fave studios in the city. they do have a huge parking lot, which, on the weekends, is partially for the doctor's offices next door. i pulled up over the weekend thinking it was totes the cool thing to do, and the valet looked at me like i was craycray. SORRY, valet dude. quit hatin'. i found easy metered street parking on george, so no bigs. took a class with jordan, who is wonderful, and got me seriously thinking about doing teacher training. i met with charlotte, who will also be leading training - they are both super nice and friendly. i'm excited to start! read more

Places are only as good as the people there - and this place is staffed and managed by great people.

The Roscoe location is much better, rooms are larger and overall studio is huge. I went back to the Lakeview one and wow, it's like a madhouse. Classes are way to crowded. I went to an evening sculpt class and I also went to a HPF class this past month and I felt claustrophobic. They need to stop cramming so many people in one room. read more

I've had so many bad experiences with the corporate side of this company. I miss SF yoga!

You can get a free week of classes at CorePower so some friends had me tag along to their hot yoga class. It was 60 minutes of sweat, exercise, and awesomeness! It was a great class and I felt so relaxed coming out of it. The facility is very nice inside and the locker room is extremely well kept. Our studio did get a little cramped but everyone was very aware of space and accommodating. I will definitely be coming back for more classes. read more

I'm an avid CorePower follower. I go to studios in Minneapolis (my hometown) and all over Chicago. Vivian is a great instructor and had awesome music so take her class if you get a chance! read more

I got my free week at Core Power and I loved it. The classes are frequent, almost hourly from 6am until 8:45pm. This makes it more convenient with my schedule than the times that are offered by their competitors. It was my first time trying hot room yoga, and it's kind of amazing! They have a variety of yoga styles from vinyasa yoga that focuses on strength and balance to yoga with weights that is more of a work out. My favorite class was with Hannah Br because she brings a really good, fun energy to yoga sculpt. The classes are an hour long, which I think is not too short but not too long. With so many instructors and styles, my practice has really expanded and I learned a lot. I am seriously considering getting a membership because now I'm addicted to Core Power Yoga, we'll see... read more

All my life I've been told "You have to do yoga! You have to do yoga!" Ughh. I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I always hated it. It was always either frustrating because I couldn't bend myself into the strange poses, or boring because it was so damn easy. I'd take a good kickboxing class any day over that. Then I moved to Chicago and my roommate recommended that I try the free week at Core Power Yoga. Since I like to work hard and don't like classic yoga, she pointed me towards the Core Power Yoga Sculpt - Heated Power Yoga with Weights class. Soon I was sweating from my elbow creases and feeling the burn. I call this class bastardized yoga because, although it incorporates yoga poses like downward dog, warrior pose, and all those other strange names, it also incorporates other workout techniques like running in place, etc. Not to mention you carry weights so your arms BURN. Oh it feels good. The room is not nearly as hot as in Bikram yoga, but it still produces a heavy sweat. The only other class I've tried is the Hot Power Fusion class and I have to admit that I won't go back. It's pretty much as hot as a Bikram studio (I swear the floor is heated here too) and the poses were way too yoga-y for me. If you're into classic yoga (although this still isn't totally classic yoga), by all means, try it out, but it wasn't for me. The classes are extremely expensive, but you can try it for a week for free, and sometimes they offer Groupon deals for about $60-$70 for a month. Also, beware that they lock the doors when classes start. I once got there two minutes BEFORE class was scheduled to start and the doors were already locked :-( So come early! read more

I took the Sculpt class and have not done much yoga and am not familiar with all of the moves. The instructor was helpful, motivating and just plain fantastic. The class was awesome and I know I had a great workout. They are so great at this location that I visit every time I am in town! read more

Love it. Love it, Love it. Love how Core Power is located all over the city - literally. Love how membership can be used at any one of them. Love the instructors, how the classes are on time, mostly free parking, the cleanliness of the studios, the efficiency of checking in, and the amenities! I have to say, the only times I frequent Core Power is in the midst of a groupon deal, but they welcome me every time. And one week free for new members?! Come on, AWESOME! You have to come in and see what this is all about!! read more

I've been regularly working out for years now, taking classes anywhere from weight training, barre, and yoga etc. This is one place I highly recommend if you're looking to get the most out of your workout. The classes are challenging which is why I love them. I aspire to leave class feeling that I challenged myself. If you haven't tried yoga, you should try the free week. read more

This is a sad day because I was a CPY black tag member for 3+ years, and during that time a sculpt junkie. I cancelled my membership because I moved to Maui for work where there are no CPY studios. Unfortunately it was at the end of my membership that I experienced a super ugly, greedy side of CPY. CPY is supposed to have no contract they lock you into, you're supposed to be able to cancel at any point for any reason. I was told to call the corporate office and that although the studio can sign you up, they can't cancel you. To be honest, aside from the inconvenience of fitting just one more call on my to-do-list, I wasn't upset about the policy. I called the corporate office just before the month of July so I didn't get charged any more monthly fees moving forward. I had a pleasant conversation with the CPY rep on the phone, I was under the impression that it was taken care of since our call ended with him saying "you're all set" and me saying, "thank you". Fast forward to beginning of December. I literally found out by coincidence that CPY charged me for the month of December. Immediately made me ask my bank for all the charges from CPY. Come to find that I have been charged a monthly membership fee for 5 months after I cancelled!!! When I called the CORPORATE OFFICE back the girl on the phone said my account was frozen which were not my instructions when I called to CANCEL! Long story short, this person said CPY is not able to reverse the charges because it's such a high amount... IT IS INDEED A VERY HIGH AMOUNT TO CHARGE SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT TAKEN A SINGLE CLASS OVER THAT TIME. They had taken close to $600 from my account without my consent for a membership I cancelled. SINCE WHEN DID COREPOWER YOGA TURN INTO GOLDS GYM???? The person on the phone also claimed that she would email the managers of the studio and as for a refund. It would be up to their discretion to refund the unwarranted charges. So corporate has put the ball in the studio's court, but the studio has not even reached out to me yet after 4 days. I am very disappointed that I am being penalized because whoever I spoke to initially messed up! And then this company doesnt even fix their employees' mistakes. I disputed the charges and if you don't want to face a scary issue like this, I wouldn't trust them with a credit card. What's truly upsetting is that I've not only spent thousands of dollars per year to this business, I've been an advocate and fan of CPY. Now I realize their greed gets the best of them. There is no place for this as we raise our vibrations, expand into higher consciousness and connect as yoga community. If you go there for a class, you might have to put up with the teachers packing in mats like sardines and the odor can get nasty all the while be expected to have a positive attitude. But don't expect the understanding and good attitude back from them. Don't become a member if you don't want to risk being charged hundreds of dollars for all the yoga classes that you didn't take! What a shame. read more

I really love CorePower Yoga! This is my third yoga studio I've been to and I'm sticking! They got me in there to try out one week for free and I KNEW this is the type of studio I was looking for. I particularly love their class availability and the variety of classes offered. Also, all the employees are very friendly and informative. The location is great for me because I live about a 60-second walking distance from the studio. The Lincoln Park location is a short bike-ride away as well. The studio itself is up-to-date and comfortable. They have two rooms and I've enjoyed classes in both. The smaller room does get quite a bit of sunlight so I would suggest staying closer to the front and away from the windows because it was distracting for me with sunlight hitting me in the eyes. read more

I went to the core 2 class today and it was amazing. I did not know what to expect for a fast food type yoga place but this place was actually pretty cool. For most who have never been, this is not your traditional spiritual yoga class, I do not mean this in a bad way. The class was faster than I was use to only bc I usually lead my classes with my breath. I take my time in the breath department. But not too bad where I can't keep up, ya know? There is plenty of free parking. I really like this place. Only downside is that they are a tad pricey. $23 for one class. I received one free week so that was cool. After I did not sign up or purchase classes, they gave me a second week for free, which was pretty nice. Another upside is that the class times are great. The first class in the am starts at 6, and the latest class is at 8:45 and is typically set by candlelight. I really like this place, if the price was right, I would have signed up. But your first month of sign up is $89, which is about the right price for this area! After that the price jumps. Oh well. read more

I am obsessed with this place. The experience is phenomenal. Facilities are always clean and spa-like. The instructors are all wonderful and slightly different so you will never get bored. I especially love the yoga sculpt class, which is one of the hardest workouts I've experienced in my life. I also love core power 2 which offers you to try different poses and hot power fusion which is a more manageable version of bikram (not quite as hot, only 60 minutes, and with music). The only drawback is how expensive it is. If it were more affordable I would go more often but the place is fantastic! read more

CorePower Yoga is the best. Locations are all over the city. Class times are all day at all levels. The studios are clean and staff is warm. What is comes down to is instructor level. They have the best in the city. Yoga Sculpt includes weights, cardio, and a kick ass work out. The hot rooms remind me of being at the beach on an island. The value..... $155,00 a month for unlimited, multi level, and well instructed yoga is a steal. I compare it to seeing a personal trainer twice a month. In Chicago on the low end at a modern fitness club one session is $80. Two sessions and you are already more than Corepower. The instructors pushing you and wanting to keep up with your neighbors are both just as motivating. Added bonus when you have visitors they can come to Corepower for free. All new guests get a free trial week. The only thing CorePower can improve on is their shampoo and conditioner. Sorry guys. I know most of us do not shower there but it is in part do to the products you have. CorePower thank you for all that you do. You give me life everyday and that is priceless. read more

Really nice studio, great locker room. I enjoy that there are so many classes to choose from, and also that you can find an instructor you like and stick with them. My one complaint would be the crowded classes. I don't think it would be too difficult to analyze the popular classes (i.e a midday weekend CP2 class) and add a second class at the same timeslot in the other studio. I was in a very uncomfortably crowded class, and I feel for the money, they should have just added a second class at the same time in the unoccupied studio. Both studios would still have been packed! I doubt this was the first time the class was that full... That said, I have otherwise been very pleased with this studio and plan to keep exploring different classes and instructors. read more

LOVE this studio. The atmosphere at this studio is great. The teachers are so welcoming and friendly and boy do they make you sweat in class. The studio is always very clean which is a good feeling when you are in a place you know everyone is sweating in. If you are looking for a place to further your yoga practice in the best way possible from some of the best teachers around, you should definitely check out this studio. read more

Yoga Sculpt kicked my butt! It's a great class that encompasses a tough cardio workout, resistance training, core training, flexibility and even some relaxation. Very challenging and great class all around! read more

I like the style of yoga here, but it does get really crammed and isn't as relaxing. The clientele is also on the younger side so it has a "college" feel. read more

I have been to CPY in Boulder, CO & Colorado Springs and have attended studios in Park City, UT and NYC, but this Lakeview community is something beautiful. There are teachers that are so calming and are able to calm your thoughts and clear your mind of troubles. There are teachers where they are rigorous in their workouts and you have to remember to breathe to make it through-and in the end you want nothing more than to give them a sweaty, thankful hug. And then there are teachers like Danny. I recommend his class to anyone who is open minded to flipping upside down and having a deeper connection within yourself and the souls surrounding you. He is an empowering yogi, and feeds the soul with what we truly need these days. He taps into a source that some of us may have forgotten to use-being in love with life, in the moment and truly appreciating every inhale and exhale you can make to really awaken that child that lives in each of us still. His class is one you will learn to crave and strive to work to find that inner child and ability to not just feed your bellies, and open your mind but cleanse and open your soul. As hippie as it sounds, you won't understand until you walk into his class and hear his voice resonate within you to flip upside down and smile through the sweat. All in all- best studio someone can choose- mostly because of the teachers here and their dedication to want the best for its students. read more

beautiful new studio with lots of wonderful qualities!

I go here because it is convenient and the yoga is okay.. I have been to several classes and had several instructors and they rarely provide adjustments to help improve or learn during the classes. Since I have been doing yoga for many years it is not so much a problem for me but their classes don't really push you or help one to improve. In short, this is the place to go once you already know yoga and would like a quick hour of yoga but not the place to go if you really want to learn or push yourself. read more

The Studio Manager Samantha is amazing to work with and the studio is always clean and class always refreshing!

I have been using this facility for about 6 months now and I cannot say enough about the quality of the instructors here. My body has changed so much for the better in 6 months. The place is always clean and the staff always friendly. I have to say that by far Amy and Meghan are amazing, attentive and hands on instructors. My only wish is that they would change up the routine for classes. I get out of work at 4 everyday it would be nice to have the hot express on certain days and sculpt class on others. As much as I love Hot Express I would like to mix it up more. read more

I signed up from the Groupon last month and I am absolutely addicted. I've gone to different days each week and get a different instructors of level C2 each time and love the variety. The studio is very clean and even on busy nights, there is ample space between mats. The only conflict I'm having right now is the high price-point. read more

Another commenter described Core Power as "the wal-mart of yoga," and I agree 100%. It is definitely very cookie-cutter yoga in a very corporate, structured environment. That being said, I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing. While Core Power is not my favorite studio in Chicago, I still attend classes there relatively frequently because I know no matter what, I will get a good workout - even if the flow isn't the most challenging or interesting. I also like that there are a million classes at a million locations per day, so if I work late and miss a class at my regular studio (which happens often), I can go to Core Power and I know I'm going to be physically challenged and leave with a total "yoga high." I used to be a CP member when I first started doing yoga years ago but I no longer am because I have branched out to other studios which I do like better, and which have allowed me to practice harder postures and arm balances and handstands, etc. Core Power is still in my yoga rotation however, and I definitely would recommend (with the foregoing caveats) to anyone! It is good for beginners and experienced yogis alike. One final negative - it is very pricey! read more