Thank u darcie. My teacher was very nice but the person next to me at yoga told me to shut up and that made me uncomfortable. I wasn't making any noise. read more

Don't waste your time here. I was 2 mins late because my work call ran a bit over and my toddler held me up a bit so arrived 4:02pm for the 4pm class. The front door was locked and when someone finally came to answer it at 4:05, she said it in the most annoyed/rolling eyes tone that she couldn't let me in because I was 2 mins late. Apparently, life doesn't happen to those who attend this studio. For those who work/have kids/life happens, you were warned about this studio that excludes you. read more

I booked a class at CorePower Yoga through ClassPass and enjoyed it. They have a lot of different classes and class times - I was able to book exactly when I wanted to in the afternoon. I did the C2 class and while it was tough, it was very well taught by Michael. I would definitely go back. read more

I've been a back tag member (unlimited monthly classes) for several months now and have plenty to say about this location! To give some background, I've been practicing yoga for 8+ years and am very particular about the type of studio I choose to buy a membership at (this stuff ain't cheap!!!) For starters, Core Power is a massive chain of yoga studios. This is both a positive and a negative. The positive being the versatility in classes, locations, instructors, and the very generous free week trial. There's a Core Power studio both a mile from my house and a few blocks from my work. It's extremely easy to find a time to work out! The consequence, though, is that the C2 classes are often very rigid in set up (i.e. flow, abs, flow is the pattern 90% of the time; few instructors who stray from that). If you like consistency, this is the place for you. If you're only planning on attending C2 or C3 classes and enjoy a more fluid practice, try to find instructors that are more experienced and confident in their style and who aren't afraid to experiment (Erika S and Silvita are my FAVORITES!) Another HUGE perk for me is that this location has a parking lot. For someone that drives to yoga, I can't stress how convenient this is. I never wait more than 5 minutes for a spot to clear up if the lot is ever full. Very few other studios in downtown Chicago offer such a great amenity. ** Some important tips to keep in mind ** 1) ask for a lock when you come in-- they're free, and securing your things while you're in class gives you peace of mind! 2) leave cellphones OUTSIDE of the studio room unless you've updated your instructor of an obligation that you may have to tend to (work, etc.). In this case, go to the back of the studio for a swift exit if need be. 3) If the parking lot is full, Leavitt and Wabansia (right across from Small Cheval) have free parking too. Don't feed the meters. read more

Clean place, friendly staff and above all l love the fact that you feel Comfortable leaving your personal items in the lockers . Mostly nice looking people who are fit. They have a nice proshop and l was delighted to see candle light yoga classes. Soo relaxing! I got a groupon and l am seriously considering becoming a member! I have been a 105.f yoga enthusiast up until they lost their niche for bikram yoga and try to copy this model. Time to move on! read more

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Robyn's sculpt is heaven on a mat! She is energetic, kind, encouraging and inspiring. She will push you to your edge and leave every bit of sweat you had in you on your mat. Come ready to feel part of a beautiful community and to see personal development in mind body and soul. Clean locker room area. VERY spacious studio and extremely friendly staff. They have everything you need to get your yoga on and then go on with the rest of your day! read more

What a beautiful studio! Very clean locker rooms/showers, everything looks almost new. The staff here was also extremely friendly and accommodating. I showed up an hour early (went to the wrong studio) and they let me hang out, use their wifi and shop, even though the studio would typically be locked. Lots of cute yoga outfits and Lululemon things. The class itself was a strengthening class and different than ones I've taken at other studios. In my opinion, not as challenging. Great for beginners and those looking to better their balance. read more

Love this studio and the classes. Core power has a consistent format that I always find both challenging and relaxing. Prices are standard and worth the instructors, health benefits and ambiance. Namaste! read more

So I have been a member of Core Power Yoga for a while now, I moved from Boston, where I was already a member, and have been using many of the studios around the city. This one is my weekdays favorite. The schedule for this studio is Amazing! no matter how busy my day is at work, I know that even if after loooong work days, there will be a class every 15 minutes! Awesome! Of course, Core Power Yoga will allow you to get fit with their range of classes. No need for extra fitness classes because Yoga is not enough! read more

Overall this was a good experience, but I don't think I will get a monthly membership (I would consider coming back for single classes if my friends wanted to go). It was my first time and they give you a week free as a trial period (towel and mat rental is free for your first class). I had previously been a member at Lifetime, where they also have multi-level yoga/yoga fusion classes. CorePower is a little pricey and to be honest I think Lifetime has a higher value with better prices (they have more group fitness classes and an entire gym) so I don't think I will shell out $120/month to be a member of CorePower. I did the yoga sculpt class, which is a fusion of yoga, strength, and cardio. The instructor was motivating and the class was full but not overcrowded. I don't think it should've been heated though because it was a fusion class. When doing strength and cardio it's important not to overheat, which is why they teach you to breath out through your mouth (as opposed to heated vinyasa, where you breath only through your nose to keep in heat). The exercises were productive and creative, but I had to take a lot of breaks as the heat was interfering with my breathing and made me feel dizzy. Other people in my row commented on the heat, and I would say about 40-50% of the class had to step out of the room at one point during the 60 minute class. The smell wasn't great either- most yoga studios have essential oil scents that they use but this location smelled more like a gym. I also think the music could have been louder and the instructor should have a microphone so that everyone can hear. Quiet music is less motivating. There's no elevated surface for an instructor to stand on either. The locker room was generally clean; the shower wasn't perfectly clean but it wasn't bad either. I used the one free towel as my shower towel and it was a little too small for my comfort. I was disappointed that they didn't have actual small towels for free inside the studio; I ended up wicking away sweat with my yoga mat bag! The lockers also don't have free locks, so you should definitely bring a lock. I think it's a small enough place where you don't have to really worry about theft though. Mat rental cost $2 but I brought my own. The ones they have are the thin textured type, similar to what is sold at Target. They have a small parking lot but it fills up quick. Street parking also seemed like a viable option. I went to this class to bond with my two coworkers and a lot of these insights are shared by them. It was fun for us to bond, but they aren't getting memberships either. This location is very close to Goddess and The Grocer, which is where we went to eat for a healthy post-workout meal. read more

Worth it! Great teachers, nice studio, fantastic classes. Bring back more cross training and boot camps!

The 4:30 Sunday sculpt class was terrible! Loud Rap music with profanity is not my ideal of yoga music. These young Instructors should consider the different age group: this happens only at Bucktown, I won't be back, read more

I love the Corepower in South Loop - don't get me wrong. Sometimes, though, it's just really refreshing to be in a Hot Power Fusion* class with less than 50 people. Ya know? Enter the Bucktown location. The couple times that I've been here for the 6pm HPF, there's been about 30 people or less in the class. Also, the room here is a bit smaller than the one in South Loop, so I swear they don't cram as many people in at once. Ahhhhhh, space. I have also noticed there's more variety within the HPF classes here...depending on the instructors. During class tonight, Renee led us through two sets of camel pose and two sets of half/full locus pose. (Usually, there's only one set.) It's nice to see the instructors change it up a bit and throw you off (since you usually know what poses are coming next). Oh, and I've experienced the Candlelight HPF class. Whoever thought of that is a pure genius! It's great if you're really self-conscious and don't want anyone to look at you while you practice ....or if you are looking for a more meditative yoga class. The mix of candlelight and music is magic, I tell ya. As always, the staff here is super nice, super friendly, super welcoming. The whole facility is pretty amazingly clean as well. The locker room is stocked up with all your necessities (hairdryers, hair ties, qtips, deodorant, mouthwash, combs, tampons, etc.). Towel rental is $1 and mat rental is $2. And...there's a parking lot...and free street parking if the lot fills up. (Oh, and there's a Subway next door for when you come out of class and you're completely famished. I speak from experience - don't hate.) *Hot Power Fusion is a Bikram-esque class mixed with some vinyasa flow. Typically, the class is an hour - so you only hold each pose once (as opposed to twice in Bikram classes). The rooms are hot, like 100 - 103 degrees. Also, the studios at Corepower are NOT carpeted. (Instead, it's this hardwood-ish type floor...but soft.) read more

I used to be a fan of CorePower Yoga. Over the last year, I've gotten more and more disappointed in it. Classes are often over packed. Class size is large so you don't really get any correction. Instructors are still friendly but not near the quality that I expect for a yoga studio. I'm not advanced student, but not a total beginner, and I've been to many studios. To be honest, some of the instructors are not prepared to be full instructors; they are closer to the beginner/new instructors whom other studios would require to do community classes. I am not sure CorePower does much of this anymore. Pros are clean, neat, pleasant environment. Overall, there are much better yoga studios in Wicker Park/Bucktown area. Wouldn't come back here. read more

I love Corepower Yoga. I used to practice faithfully at Corepower when I lived in the Twin Cities, but then graduate school and a back injury sidetracked me for over 6 years. Needless to say, depression and bodyweight slowly increased during that time. I was happy when South Loop opened but it was still not close enough for a North-sider like me to attend regularly. Finally, the Bucktown location opened and my wife and I joined immediately. I am easily the largest person to practice yoga at the studio, think pre-weight loss Seth Rogan, not Ryan Reynolds, and I only mention this to say to comfort all of you who are afraid of the ultra-skinny yoga creatures who seem as if they can infinitely suspend themselves in crow-pose while re-decorating their Bucktown condos in their head. The instructors are encouraging and supportive to all shapes, levels, and sizes of yogis. No Bikram nazis here. They also have the advantage of offering not only vinyasa, but also Bikram-syle fusion classes that combine both worlds. (Of course, they can't call it Bikram unless that nutjob Choudhury blesses you with his eccentric approval.) I'm sure that eventually they will offer traditional 90-minute hot classes as well. To the other poster who critiqued the level of instruction to Om on the Range, you need to experience the full range of classes: 1, 1.5, 2, HPF, Sculpt, and Restore, as well as the many different instructors. My wife says that Mara is no joke and you will come out limp as a little enlightened yoga dish-rag. I'm kind of out of shape and don't brave the C2's yet so my shout out goes to Brandy and Aubrey for the 1.5 classes. Although, I love all the instructors that I've had. I've never even had a class with Diana and she still encourages me for attending faithfully. Also, my wife loves Piper, the manager of the studio, for days when her shoulders can't take chatarangas she goes to HPF instead. So far, I've gone 5-6 days/week for about 7 weeks and I've gone down two full belt notches. Read that again: Two full belt notches. Still a ways to go though. One tiny, tiny, inconsequential, critique: (Piper are you reading this?) Some of the instructors forget about the music. They just play it as background or always use the same songs. One of the main reasons that I joined CPY 7 years ago is the music. You need the motivation through Sun B and Crescent Lunge. Just crank it a bit more, keep the playlists changin'. The better the music, the sooner I can finally make it back to C2! read more

OOOMmmmmmmmmmm......Um, what? So I am not really into yoga. The only yoga I do is Bikram which is VERY different than anything else. I decided to try out Corepower because a friend suggested it and you get a week free. WOW, they have about a bizillion studios in the city. I have to say though, I was disappointed in the selection of C1 classes. I guess I shouldve started here, but there were like NONE when I wanted to go. Kind of interesting considering all of the studios and class times?? Some days, they had no C1 classes at all. Makes it kind of hard for someone new to figure out what the hell is chaturanga, among every other pose they do in here. Along with some that the girl literally made up in class?? Is this the way real yoga is done? I really have no idea. I ended up going to a C2 class. Probably not the best idea because obviously these people know what they are doing and I do not. It really wasnt for me. It was like a therapy session and yoga in one? It seriously sounded to me like the girl was like, if you got made fun of 20 years ago, just let it go. No one cares. Well, why are we bringing it up? I was kind of confused. Like I said before, I am not really into all that yoga/therapy stuff. Sorry, I am not knocking those of you who are, its just not for me. I felt like this place was totally that. If you like that stuff, it will be perfect for you. The other thing was that it definitely was an add for lululemon. I felt out of place in my random tank top and tore up cotton shorts. I didnt get the memo. If everyone is just supposed to be themselves and happy, why did I experience one girl going off on the front desk about not telling her there was a class in progress and she just walked in on??? YIKES. This didnt seem happy and yoga-like? Then again, maybe she was going to yoga to release her stress/anger? I felt uncomfortable. I wasnt into 'letting it go' I am a competitive person. Here I am trying to stare at the girl in front of me by candlelight, trying to figure out how to make my legs twist like that. Nope, not gonna happen. Maybe this is why I should go and do these things, however, I know myself and I will probably never step into a Corepower yoga again. I will stick to the military yoga version of Bikram. Thats just my style. I think if you like regular yoga, this may be a great place for you. Since it is a HUGE company, you probably can get really good deals. Also, if you are into yoga, I am sure you wont have to do the C1 classes, that are barely offered so the schedule will be more suited to you. And, maybe lululemon gear is the way to go and I havent figured it out yet, hence why everyone in their had it on. I need to jump on that bandwagon. If nothing else, I will look like I know what I am doing. read more

I have practiced at CorePower in the South Loop a few times and have never been a big fan of that studio. (The people are ....eh...different than me) This brand new location in Bucktown is huge, spacious, beautiful, full of amenities, and conveniently located. The two best things about the CorePower yoga studios are the locker rooms and the retail areas. In the locker rooms, they offer showers, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, mouth wash, deodorant, etc.... For retail they offer lululemon clothing, manduka yoga mats, water bottles, head bands, towels, etc.... every time I walk in to CorePower, I am inclined to "shop around." The studio also offers a nice sitting area with couches and magazines. The instruction however, is just OK. I have practiced at Om On The Range many times and I've been spoiled by their instruction.... it's not easy to compete with Om. If youre looking for badass instruction, visit Om. If you're looking for amenities, visit CorePower. read more

I signed up for my free week here since it's so close to my apartment, never having really done yoga before...I ended up doing 3 classes- one yoga 1 class, and 2 yoga sculpt classes (2 different instructors). It was nice to sign up online and just show up at the studio. Maybe it's just me not being a "yogi", but I wasn't super impressed. When I came for my very first class, they simply told me I would be in studio 1. No tour, no "do you have any questions?", nothing. For being such a nice (and expensive) studio, I expected a little more. When I went to soul cycle, which I would compare core power to in terms of "niceness", they offered all sorts of assistance. My c1 class offered some assistance from the instructor, but I think that may just be because there were only 7 people in the class. In both yoga sculpt classes, the instructor walked around the room, but never adjusted people (and I probably could've used it). In one of my sculpt classes, the music was so loud I actually couldn't hear the instructor. This is a nice space with great amenities, and I liked that they had a merch shop at the front. But "namaste" with my current workout routine. read more

Hi, my name is Casey and I'm addicted to Core Power. I bought the groupon for 1 month unlimited and I am so glad I did. The classes here are amazing. They are all heated or hot, which adds so much to your workout. I have yet to have an instructor that I haven't loved, and each class I've done something different. I leave here feeling energized, refreshed, and svelte. Every time I leave, I can't wait to come back. The studio is clean, they have a locker room with showers, and they have classes basically every hour of the day between 6am and 9pm so it can fit everyone's schedule. When my groupon is up, I plan to continue with my practice here. It's expensive but based on what I've experienced thus far, it's worth it. read more

Core Power is a great go-to yoga spot when you want a good workout. I won't say that I really "deepen my practice" here, but I sweat, work, and stretch...and sometimes that is just what I need! They have two studios, so there are a lot of class options during the day. I always go to either Hot Power Fusion (a Bikram-style class that is their hottest one) or to the C2 class, which is their most advanced. I find that their teachers can be both accomodating for beginners and challenging for those of us who are regular yogis. Also, they have a fantastic selection of yoga gear and usually are having a sale! read more

I feel a bit silly reviewing CorePower since I practically live at the studios, but I suppose that's why I should review! I've been going to CorePower since 2013 and I've never stopped. If I can squeeze in a class every day, I do. In fact, I love it so much that I've gone as far as train to be a CorePower teacher! What sets CorePower apart from every other workout place I've ever been: - The number of studios and classes. I have an odd schedule, but I can ALWAYS find the class I want to go to at a time I like. It may not be at my preferred studio, but it will be somewhere in Chicago. - The community. CorePower prides itself on being warm and welcoming to everyone. I had very limited yoga experience when I first walked in to CorePower, and they were so encouraging and friendly to me. My experience has been nothing but positive ever since. - The classes. All of CorePower's classes are heated. Well, CorePower 1 is technically not, but it's still a warm room. That being said, all the classes have a different level of heat, and a different level of activity to go along with the heat. My favorites are C2 and Sculpt, however HPF is also an amazing class. C2 satisfies my desire to stretch and reconnect to myself, yet still work my muscles. Sculpt satisfied my desire to get an intense workout. And HPF satisfies my desire to detox and reconnect. - The environment. CorePower has a large team of volunteer cleaners (who receive discounted membership in return) who keep the studios and locker rooms spotless. I highly recommend trying out ANY CorePower studio. They offer a free week to any new guest and there are often groupon deals. read more

I was really enjoying this yoga place.. but unfortunately I will never gonna go back , because I was robbed... I just want to tell everyone ho is the member or corepower, please be careful to leave your shoes by the front of studio .. read more

LUUUUUURRRRVVVE IT! i dont know what it is about sweating and holding poses. it's sounds sexy...and it is. i feel so good after a class. it's gross and gratifying all at once. it would be dumb if you didn't utilize their FREE week of yoga. after the 1st time, you'll be hooked. the # of locations speak for themselves. they are popular and want to be sure you can drop into any class you feel like. they use fancy cards, like a gym would, so all you have to do is swipe and you're ready to go. BYO mat, towel, and water. don't go anywhere after w/o taking a shower first. read more

I am a Corepower Yoga addict! I purchased a Groupon for a month of unlimited classes last fall. My first class was Yoga Sculpt and since then I've been hooked! I even quit my gym membership in December so I could buy more Corepower classes. There are 5 studios in the city and all are either close to public transportation or have easy parking. They have classes all of the time so there is always one that fits my schedule. The studios are new, clean. The teachers are incredibly approachable and seem to really enjoy teaching. I almost exclusively take Yoga Sculpt classes (which are 1 hour in a warm room with hand weights). It is one of the best workouts I've ever had and the class is just the right length (long enough for a good workout and short enough that I don't want to quit before it's over). The teachers get to play their own music and they're usually really good picks (not your typical yoga music). The class packages are a bit pricey - but anybody who comes in can try classes for a week for free! I think it's a great deal and good substitute to a boring gym routine. read more

So from my other reviews you might be able to tell that I am new to Chicago and therefore find myself staying on a lot of friends couches on the weekend. Then sometimes, if thus said friends are going to yoga, I peel myself off the couch to go try something new. Glad I tried yoga. First off, the facility is immaculate. I don't frequent yoga studios but the Bucktown location is big, modern, clean, and overall "tranquil". As a newb, you get one week free which is pretty awesome - wish I saved my free week for one when I had more time and there was less snow, ice, and slush in between me and everything. The class itself was fun. We went to power sculpt so they crank the room up to 95, you grab little kiddie weights, and you go for roughly an hour of non stop movement, pulsing, thrusting, and whatever else you let your body do. I've been cross fitting so it was a much different work out and change of pace but not something I would do routinely. You sweat a lot. So much so that my back kept suctioning to my mat making inapprop noises. At least i thought it was funny. I wouldn't be afraid to go as a beginner, the class goes fast but you pick up on it quickly otherwise can always ask for help. read more

This is by far my favorite corepower location. I've been coming to CPY since 2010 and I've had some great, some not so great experiences. Today's C2 class has been by far one of my favorites! Bridget's voice was pleasant, direct, and soft. Her flow was fun, and challenging. I greatly appreciated the assistance and her extremely welcoming energy. Keep it up, CPY! S/O to Kelly, Christina, Silvita, and Johnny V for being great instructors as well! read more

I tried the free week, and as a beginner found it to be a great way to test the Yoga waters. I found myself leaving the yoga studio after a great work out feeling refreshed and excited to try it again. Given my lack of flexibility and balance, each class is a humbling experience. The instructors have been great with a couple standing out above the others. The facilities are very clean, with a bit of a large corporate chain feel. You'll want to check the website for class schedules since they are prone to change. read more

I love CorePower! This studio is great. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I have had adjustments in class and hands-on help. The instructors are also resourceful for giving you advice on how to get to that next pose you want to get to. I really love Monika M.'s sculpt class. She really works you and motivates you to keep going, even if you just want to quit. I think she's a great teacher. I also enjoy Katie's class on Sunday mornings. I have a hard time getting there, but when I do, it's so great. She has a great music selection. Which to me is very important, I am not a fan of all the instructor's choices in music. I like the sculpt classes music best because it's more upbeat. I know yoga is supposed to be relaxing, but I just love upbeat music. It's a very pricey studio, but worth it if you go a couple times a week. I feel much more in shape just going 2x a week. Also, they offer discounts for students! Highly recommend you at least try the free week, you'll be addicted for sure. When I first tried it I didn't think I'd like it, I was really surprised. read more

I am addicted to sweating out my toxins at Hot Power Fusion, which is simultaneously challenging and relaxing. There are a set series of poses for each class, but you will find something unique and different in each pose every time. Heat can vary from mild to intolerable. Yoga Sculpt will kick your butt and requires a strong mentality and resolve to not walk out after 30 minutes. I lost 2 lbs after only 2 classes! Positives: Great instructors, free parking in lot. Negatives: Get to class early, as this location has small studios and limited parking spots. It is not as clean as the others and has had a problem with ants invading studio 2. read more

CorePower is awesome. I have never had a bad instructor. My favorite classes are CorePower Fusion and Heated Power Yoga with weights. I leave both classes with a sweaty shimmer and feel like I've had a good workout. Best of all, pretty much after one week of going three times I started noticing definition and toning in my arms and stomach. The locker rooms are really nice and clean and the staff is very nice. They also have a great class schedule with options before and after work. read more

Yup, this is consumer yoga at its finest. Yoga classes are offered pretty much on the hour plus a free week of yoga is hard to beat. They continue to offer deals like "spend $40 in the store and get a 2nd free week!" or "refer friends for $5 each!" Lots of instructors to choose from so you should be able to find one you like. If you buy a groupon, you'll have to activate it in a studio, you cannot activate over the phone. So don't wait till it expires, like I did. Oops. read more

I have, almost exclusively, done Bikram yoga in studio, and whatever they call the yoga that Tony Horton does on P90x but that was in house. Yeah Bikram! If you don't have a mat, because your on a business trip or something bring a large towel from the hotel, the towel they provide often does not cover enough space for large bodies, but I am 6'4'' so that tip might not apply to everyone. I always have a great experience at CorePower, this is the third location I've been to, the other two being in CO. Other studios I've tried, some against my will (my sister lives and breaths Yoga), have been over the top intense, especially Bikram studios in Miami Beach, I guess I'm just not that flexible. But whenever I go to CorePower I always get a solid instructor with a serious but helpful attitude for the weekend warrior yoga guy. The spaces always seem to be clean and renting a mat is easy. Keep it up CorePower and I'll keep coming back. read more

I finally cashed in my Groupon for my unlimited month of yoga at CorePower. I've been practicing vinyasa/power for around 5 years or so, but I've always been petrified of hot classes. People seem to love it, but I detest sweating and when it's hot out, the only movement I care for is lifting a tall cool refreshment to my lips. So, I was skeptical about whether or not this experience would sit well with me. I eased myself in with a nice Core Restore class, it was a yin class where each pose, mainly seated, is held for around 3-5 min. to loosen up your connective tissue. I felt completely awesome when I left. A few days later, I tried the Hot Power Fusion, which was....HOT. Oddly, compelling instead of offensive. Then, I had a Friday off work and decided to take 3 classes in a row. I tried the Intro to Core Power, which was in my more familiar vinyasa flow format, but the room was slightly heated. Kat was a great instructor and I enjoyed the class. I followed up with another Core Restore, which was the perfect segueway to Core 1.5/2 (the teacher thought she was teaching a 2, wasn't happy that it was a 1.5, so tailored it more to a 2). That class was HOT and by hour 3, my chaturangas were getting pretty sloppy, but all in all, Kristen was great. I really enjoyed the class. read more

I just finished up a free week of yoga at this Core Power location. Do the free week! You don't need any printouts, just walk in and tell them you're new, give yourself a few minutes to sign a form and you're good to go. I managed to fit in four free classes in one week. To me this place feels like a gym, not a yoga studio. And I think they are ok with that. I'm ok with it too, since I like to studio hop. The locker room is super clean. It gets crowded but it's got everything you need. Bring a lock if you want to lock your things up. Not all lockers have a lock some are wide open. They have signs that say please don't steal. I was comfortable leaving my things out, but it's not the greatest idea. Most of the classes are hot. If that's not your thing, this probably isn't the studio for you. It was my first experience with hot yoga and I enjoyed it. I took 3 hot classes (Hot Power Fusion) and one that was not heated (Restorative Yoga). The Hot Power Fusion classes were all taught by different teachers, but it's the same basic class. I didn't realize that and thought it was interesting. Was a bit much by the 3rd class in the same week, but I imagine members probably only take that once or twice a week at most. I like more variety within the same class. The Restorative class was very nice. I've never taken a class where you hold the same pose for many minutes. Was nice on a Sunday night. They rent towels for $1 and mats for $2 so bring your own. read more

I really do love CorePower yoga (especially the Bucktown location). I've been a member on/off for years. I typically purchase a 20 pack which lasts me months. Again, if you read my review for Orange Theory, I can't stand doing just one type of exercise everyday so I have multiple gym memberships. I'm probably an excellent candidate for ClassPass, actually. Anyway, Yoga Sculpt with Reyna at 4:30pm on Wednesdays is probably one of the most challenging classes you will ever take but you feel absolutely amazing afterwards. It is both mentally and physically challenging. The ONLY reason I have to give CorePower 4 stars instead of 5, is the price. I totally understand they need to be somewhat expensive for the cost of heating the rooms and the rigorous training these instructors go through, but it seems like every time I buy a new package, the price has gone up. I still love it enough to say "whatever" and just pay for the package though :) IF you are a yogi and plan to go 4-5x/week then I would purchase their monthly black tag membership. Oh and over the holidays they offer gift cards ($80 for $100 gift card) which is a super easy way to save money. read more

I took advantage of the free week promotion at Yoga at CorePower and thought it was great. Unlike some other studios, CorePower has a gym-like atmosphere so if you are looking for something more intimate, this is probably not for you. The class sizes are pretty big and one-on-one attention is certainly possible, but limited. The instructors are personable and try to be as helpful as they can given the class sizes. As someone who enjoys yoga, but has never really committed to incorporating it into my regular exercise routine, I still prefer to take beginner classes, which leads to my only real gripe about CorePower. The beginner classes are very limited and sometimes offered at inconvenient times of the day. The Wicker Park location has the best options for beginners during after-work hours, but the schedules at some of the other locations, like Streeterville, seem geared more toward people who don't have day jobs. Overall, this is a nice, clean and well-run yoga studio and very convenient with so many locations around the Chicago area. read more

After reading reviews I decided take Core Power up on their first free week offer. I had only done yoga once so I didn't know what to expect. The first class was quite empty and the instructor assumed that everyone in there knew what to do. I was lost and I wanted to raise my hand and ask if she was speaking English, but it was too dark for me to find her. The following week, I purchased a groupon which I think everyone else in the city did because the room was packed, at least 30 people. The instructor took her time explaining everything since she was well aware that no one knew what was going on. I definitely had a better time my second week. I really like this yoga spot and I will definitely be buying a package. The facility is clean and the instructors have been great at giving direction and not calling anyone out when they're doing something wrong. I think they're price are pretty steep but so are other yoga places and you can tell the price keeps up the quality of the location. I think anyone considering yoga should try this location. Namaste! read more

CorePower Yoga is beyond amazing and I am officially hooked! This is a great location and Yoga Sculpt with Amy at 6:15am was fantastic! I love how there are soooo many locations now and this is close to my mommy dearest's home so I get to visit more often- 2 birds with one stone. :) I just wish the South Loop location would offer these early morning Yoga Sculpt classes as it is right down the street from me. But, that just goes to show how much of an addict I am...I will get up earlier and drive over here or LP to get it in the morning. This is more than infatuation folks...it's the real deal. I'm in LOVE. read more

Love this place. Do the one week free! You will not regret it. Everyone here is soo nice and the studios are nice. The locker room is very small and clean and they have 5 showers I think. I really liked it here. read more

Did yoga sculpt here. It was a challenging class. It's also really hot and crowded. You will be using weights and doing cardio. May not be the best for beginners. I felt exhausted lol. Also, if you are late, the door might be locked. Parking also sucks. $2 mat rental. read more