Overall, this is a great studio with a convenient variety of yoga and cardio classes led by (mostly) great instructors. I've been a member for years. I do have one major complaint however; the more popular classes get PACKED and the instructors do not place a capacity on classes. I would much rather be told a class is full than be in a class with mats wall to wall with 2" between them. It makes focusing or relaxing next to impossible when you have to worry about avoiding sticking your bare feet in a stranger's face, or trying to ignore the sweat your neighbor is getting on you. Find a class that has a reasonable amount of people and it's fantastic, but catch a full one, and be prepared for the instructor to jigsaw the class around to squeeze in just as many customers as possible. read more

Corepower Yoga Downtown is my favorite location. The locker-rooms are spacious, there are multiple showers, three studios to practice in (which means that there are a lot of class offerings), during class the heat and humidity is always perfection, and the instructors are varied and great. If you want a stretchy good time, take a Hot class or a C2 with Becka. Interested in getting a hard-core workout? Try a Sculpt with Jen or Kelly. Feel like striking a balance between the two? Take a C1 or 2 with Molly Mc or Katlyn. They are all good options :) read more

First off, I'd like to mention that at least 3 of the reviews on this page were obviously created by a competing yoga studio because of the one-star, singular review and no bio photo... come on, way too obvious! Corepower is an amazing studio that should have a higher overall rating. I use to go to Corepower when I lived in Minneapolis. Now I currently live in NYC, which has a huge yoga community and hands down I miss the nuturing environment that Corepower Yoga offers to it's customers. I must confess that I am slightly biased writing this because fabulous mother teaches C1 class Tuesdays at 4pm at this location... her name is Angelita and obviously I recommend her! She went through the rigorous yoga certification course and extensions program at Corepower.... and is a lean mean yoga machine! Wayyyy better than me now! Great studios, passionate instructors and a variety of classes... You can't go wrong at Corepower! Please open one in New York City! read more

if you are a yoga purist, you will hate Core Poser. (try yoga center or One Yoga) if you are sick of the long, cold, dry MN winter and want a good workout in a nice space, you'll like it. I don't see myself coming here once it hits 60 degrees. But now the heat and the hotties are a forgiving way to get back into the practice and shed the doldrums. Agree with the critiques that this feels a little sell-heavy, hottie-filled (ok, super overcrowded), and it's definitely experience over form. Beginners will pick up bad habits. Vs. Bikram -- CorePower is unbelievably clean, accessible and enjoyable. No cultists, shaming or soggy, stinky, filthy carpets. Learn elsewhere, escape the winter drear and the love handles that come with it. read more

The beginner (intro to yoga) class was far to advanced for a beginner. This is a class for athletes-not someone looking to LEARN yoga.

I hate to use this overused saying but... "It is what it is." It is a chain. It is a factory. It is a workout (of sorts). It is hot. It is convenient. People complain about it being the "Walmart" of Yoga, but like Walmart, people go there anyway. My experience was awful with the "instructor" just barking out commands and adjusting the heat. No individual instruction or attention and definitely lacking in Spirituality. I prefer knowledgeable instruction or I just may as well stay home and do my own practice. read more

Love the classes! But way overpriced, and I was just turned away from a class because I was 3 min late. I was told before that after 5 min your not allowed in, but 3 min.. Really?! Lifetime lets you slide in and out as needed and charges less for yoga + anything fitness you could ever need.. A salon, cafe, spa.. Etc. that's my two cents. read more

I had my first hot yoga experience here and can't stop going back! Pros: The facilities is clean, the staff is friendly and helpful, and as a beginner to yoga, I don't feel like a dunce in a multi-level class. Cons: Parking can be a gamble depending on the time of day and you have to get there at least 15 minutes early to lay down your mat because the classes can get very full very quickly. read more

I've been going to Corepower for six months. I live in the neighborhood and had heard good things about it - but was skeptical about trying yoga. It's a great place. It has a warm inviting vibe. Some of the teachers are good, most are great, none suck. And they seem to want to be there. The studio has an urban feel. It's in old brick building, above a coffee shop and gay bar. Up a long flight of stairs to the 2nd floor. There's a bunch of yoga rooms, locker room with showers, and a small retail area. There are classes continuously throughout the day at various skill levels. The c1 courses have about 5-10 people, and the harder courses are larger, sometimes 20-30 - especially if the teacher has a following. I've taken a mix of levels but mostly c1. It's a well designed class - exactly the same moves every time. The teachers religiously follow the script. Seriously, how do they remember to say the same commands, in the same order day after day? The yogis are mostly in their 20s-30s, with a few 40s-50s. The c1 classes have some men, mostly women. The more advanced classes tend to be younger and almost half male. The yogis are Minnesota nice - few know each other. They are neither chatty nor judgy - which is perfect for me. I'm trying too hard to not fall over that I don't have any energy left to care what's happening on the matt next door. This yoga is not relaxation - it's kick your butt workout. You will sweat. You will be sore in places you didn't know were muscles. Your body will feel good. Overall it's an amazing place. They consistently do everything well. read more

A franchise studio that feels like a franchise studio, but a variety of class times and options increase the appeal http://www.getfitnotbored.com/minneapolis/core-power-yoga-downtown-minneapolis/ read more

Pros: Kind, understanding, and helpful instructors Very sanitary facilities Instructors are more than welcome to go over poses with you after class Cons: If you are new to yoga, make sure to take the C1 classes - these offer more instruction on the poses themselves and often I see people taking the C2 classes when they have little basic understanding of the correct postures and poses. The C2 instructors don't offer as much support or correction in forms, they tend to not have time and the classes tend to be a bit more crowded. read more

Great teachers and community of students! Safe place to sweat! Every class I learn something new and feel very supported in my practice. The teachers are always available and eager to chat after class. read more

I love the downtown studio- the teachers are kind and inspiring, the classes are fun and challenging, and the studio itself is lovely. I've been going here for years and I love this studio. There's a free week for new students, so definitely come and try this studio! read more

Overall experience was good. Karmen was a great teacher. Did Core 1. The hour was perfect for a business traveler. Very clean. Great locker rooms. The only reason it did not get a 5 star was the rental mat was low quality, I slipped and slide all over the mat. read more

I went here because it was recommended by a friend. It was my first time and I really liked it. They gave me a towel, lock, and mat for free. The instructor was checking people in and he took the time to give me a small tour. The class was fun and the instructor was very knowledgable. Plenty of parking behind the studio for a small fee and a coffee shop right next door. I would give it a try! read more

Kellie was super awesome! Visiting from outta town and I needed yoga! Glad I came here to get it in! Take kellie C2 class definitely, amazing! read more

Really great place to practice yoga! Clean, nice space, great service, great teacher (I only went once so I can't use the word plural). Since this was my first time at this establishment, the yogini at the counter took her time to tell me where everything was, how everything worked, etc. And because there are CorePower Yoga studios all over the U.S. and I happen to have been to one before, I was already in their system (no forms to fill out, etc.). Really a great place and if you love hot yoga, you should try this place out. My only sadness is that it was negative degrees out and it's a hot yoga studio. The heating bills must be outrageous! I would have never known it was freezing out however...the place was nice and warm...just like I like it! read more

Took two classes while visiting Minneapolis for a week and it was generally enjoyable. I couldn't do the free week trial because I'm not local, but they gave me a free class the first time I visited. I did C1 and then C2 the second time. Classes were pretty standard and not too challenging (I'm athletic but only do yoga occasionally). A bit expensive, and as others have already said, a bit of a fitness-oriented yoga factory, but totally great if you want to work up a sweat and get a good stretch in. Instructors and staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Locker rooms are well-stocked and great, studio generally clean. Rental mats are kinda skunky even though they've been cleaned. read more

Have done yoga on and off at various places for twenty years, but it wasn't until I tried Core Power in downtown Minneapolis that I realized exactly what yoga is NOT. Yoga is NOT a remake of the movie "Human Centipede," but Core Power Yoga IS. Want to have your nose directly in someone's sweaty, well-sculpted buttocks for an hour? Core Power is for you. Want to have someone's nose right up your sweaty, well-sculpted buttocks for an hour? Well, then, you've come to the right place, because at Core Power, their mission is to make money, not yogis, so they jam their class rooms as full as possible for each and every class. Breathing is a central focus of all yoga practice, yet at Core Power, the idea seems to be to limit fresh air as much as possible. (Maybe so you can sweat more and feel like you're getting your money's worth). But rest assured--you can cover the odor of ass with your own incense to burn before class, as a young woman did in my C1 class last night. Feel like preening before your fellow pseudo-yogis? You've come to the right place--everyone wears as little as possible and in the men's locker room, you'll find plenty of opportunity to cruise your next date ("hey I knew about the third eye, but a third leg? No, no, that's ok, but thanks for sharing!"). Yee-ah. And if that isn't enough to make you want to stay as far away as possible (or join immediately :-)), the smug, self-satisfied, but super-toned staff will totally make you feel ill at ease. So go forth, yogis, and find somewhere else to go. read more

This is where it all began for me. I completed Yoga Sculpt teacher training in December of 2015. Located right in the heart of UofM campus life, this studio attracts a lot of students. They have special monthly discounts for students as well which is convenient. Smaller then some of the other CorePower's, this location just has one studio that can hold maybe 50 people if squeezed very tight. Beautiful balcony area over seeing the light rail and other commercial stores across the street. The room itself is supported by wooden pillars and a wood ceiling, (possibly a different material...not sure exactly) making the layout a little different from other studios. Teachers are great, younger, full of energy and experience. Stadium Village will always hold a place in my heart. Also if you are a male and come to one of the very late 9:30pm hot classes, you almost have the whole men's locker room to yourself, being a slower time. Check it out and start your free week today!! I sound like some kind of advertisement working for the company, but I'm not! At least not right this moment....ha read more

I've been practicing yoga here for about 2 years now and I'm thinking that it's just not the studio for me anymore. On the plus side, there are a decent amount of class options and a pretty nice schedule. They also have an insurance discount if you are a member. The studio is pretty and the instructors are friendly. On the negative side, free parking is nearly nonexistent. I don't like having to pay even more for classes. I also don't like how all of the classes are super hot and humid except for the boring elementary class. The studio in Edina has some nice low temp classes so why can't this one? I also don't like how hot the locker room is. If you're trying to get ready to go out or to work after class, you'll end up sweating again from just putting your clothes on. Another negative is that they do not really limit class size. If there is a groupon going on or it's a prime time slot, they will pack you in like sardines. I don't like having to constantly worry about bumping into people as I'm practicing. It also makes it very difficult to breathe when it's 100 degrees, humid and the room is packed. There's no air circulation and that's just not very relaxing or fun. read more

I have been practicing yoga for many years, at many studios around town, and I have nothing but good experiences with practicing at corepower yoga to share. The studios are always clean, full of caring mindful instructors ready to help any level yogi, lots of classes with great options, and I really love all of the Hot Yoga classes they have. They're a refreshing option if your looking for a break from your "typical" Hot Yoga practice or studio. Thank you Corepower!!! Namaste! 8) read more

I believe that the person who is a self-professed yoga snob probably DID love CP. For me, who is more interested in just working out and challenging myself, I found the snobbery of this place annoying and distracting. I also DESPISE the announcements of teacher training. Wouldn't go there again or recommend it for the price. There are far less expensive places to get on your mat that are as good or better than CP. read more

The worst instructor 10+ years of practice. ALL about him-Patrick.

Took the C2 class with Molly what a good workout and stretch! I have been looking for a true hot yoga for a while when I am in town I will definitely be coming here! read more

i was visiting minneapolis and want to get my yoga fix. i look up this place and it was walking distance from my hotel. the person that checked me in was awesome and very helpful. the location was really nice and the lobby was cool. tons of beautiful people, but it seemed kinda snooty. my instructor was a drill sergant and didnt really seem that nice or made me feel like i wanted to come back. all.the comments of this being a yoga factory, i would agree with. i would try it again, becuase it was easy and clean. read more

I'm a huge fan of Corepower, and this is one of my favorite locations. The rooms are spacious so you rarely feel cramped, and the teachers are knowledgable and always willing to help. I'm especially a fan of the yoga sculpt class which combines traditional poses with cardio and weights. I used my free week recently, and now I'm addicted. I bought a one month package, and since I attend about 6 classes per week, the price per class is incredibly cheap. read more

I have practiced yoga for a few years and have had a excellent experience at Corepower Minneapolis. The staff is friendly. My teachers have been knowledgeable in guiding me in my classes. Rooms are clean with a large locker room. I used the free week several times and I have been a regular over the last several months. Now with winter I appreciate the hot classes even more! read more

I've taken Iyengar classes on Lindale and yoga at the YMCA. I think your Corepower happiness depends on the teacher. I like Patrick N., Joy, and Jake's Hot 90 classes. All three are good teachers with differing styles. I haven't taken a hot yoga class anywhere else in Mpls. Those three teachers are good. I'm not interested in buying clothes at Corepower, but you can if you want. Bring your savings bonds. read more

the schedule is convenient. aside from that, this place is just a yogi factory/gym class. the instructors are fine, but i always feel like they are trying to sell me their overpriced products and i simply don't understand how crunches fit into yoga. although i go there sometimes for a convenient workout, i always feel gross about it. read more