I love CorePower period. The sequences and the teachers across studios rarely disappoint. When you find one you love, it can be really awesome. Honestly the sequences are all relatively similar but it's something about the instructors alignment of their music to their sequence that resonates most with me when I practice. I generally do sculpt and so there's more beat to movement but I do love the C2s as well. I was a long time member until I moved out of the area. I would say that this studio gets a 4 star is because the time I attended the most, their heat was broken for a good 3 weeks and so classes were canceled. It made it difficult for a few weeks but also the studios are upstairs then the 2nd downstairs but you can't exit that way, you have to go up and back down to exit. I don't mind a few more steps added to my daily goal but it didn't make much sense. I did appreciate that it was handicap accesible though so maybe that's why. read more

I went in on a weeknight after reserving a Yoga Sculpt class via ClassPass and the woman at the front desk let me know that the class is conducted in near-100-degree heat, which wasn't advertised on their ClassPass class description. I think the woman was just used to folks who are pretty familiar with their setup, so she spoke at lightning speed and didn't really leave much room for questions. But once she asked if I had take a hot yoga class before, I was a little puzzled. I have, but I now have a medical condition that prevents me from feeling totally comfortable with taking that risk, so I specifically looked for yoga classes that weren't heated. (You wouldn't believe how hard that seems to be to find these days!) Once she let me know, I had to leave and unfortunately, I never got the credits back from ClassPass. The lack of cooler classes aside, the space was clean and sanitary. It seemed like it could be a nice place for a workout if they had something available that was up my alley. read more

Front desk customer service, I am a female I was lost and walked into the males locker room. They ignored me.

Ive been to a couple studios - this one is my favorite so far. I really like yoga sculpt with Sara & have to go more regularly again!

Love this studio in Walnut Creek. It's spacious and staff is polite and very accommodating. Parking is hard to find. But there is a parking garage immediately behind the studio. Street parking is free on weekdays after 8 pm. I love that this studio had late classes! Makes it convenient to go to a class after work. If you're knew to yoga or hot yoga -- know that most of their classes are done in heated room so bring a towel and water! I wish the monthly membership wasn't so much that's my only negative regarding affordability or else if be a member for life! read more

I really wanted to try this place but three strikes took it out for me. First, their covid protocols are a bit much (can't practice without all three shots. I have two but not my booster so I can't practice without a mask). Also, I could not get through to the studio! You are pushed to a generic customer service line. I had to wait to talk to someone (he was really nice when I got through) but the idea of not being able to call my studio when last minute emergencies pop up (especially with young kids) is not my cup of tea. Finally, at $28/class, this is the priciest of all studios I've found in the area and they don't have high, up-front equipments costs so I'm stumped as to why the price is so high. Too bad, I really would love to find a good yoga studio in the area but the rigid protocols, lack of being able to reach them live, and high price excludes this studio from my search. read more

I was one minute late and the door was locked with no one to open. It already hard to fund parking in downtown so at least you can leave a 5 min grace period. This is not a way to treat customers for a place that prides itself to be zen. I'm very disappointed ! read more

Love this studio and especially their sculpt class. Boy will you burn some calories and feel strong the next day! Staff are friendly and yoga instructors are great! Wish their memberships were more affordable. read more

Wow! I came here during Yelp's Fit Club Month and this place is not playing around. When I first heard Yoga + Weights, I thought that this would be a peaceful and easy class, but it was one of the most intense classes I've taken! The room is heated, mirrors everywhere, energetic instructor, yoga mats/towels provided, and up beat music. We're given two weight sets, I chose 3lbs and 5lbs, and are taken through a series of squats, lunges, and cardio. My entire body was jello afterwards! They've got locks for the lockers, three showers (for the women's side), and all the products you'd need to freshen your day (lotion, deodorant, hair ties, mouth wash, etc.) If you're hesitant in joining, they have a one week free trial period where you can take as many classes as you can in one week. I'll definitely be going back since this place is a great balance of being challenging and fun. read more

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Best hot yoga place in the area!!!!! I have to start by saying that you pay for what you get. This place is expensive! More expensive than many of the yoga studios in the area. One class is $28 and you get a little discount if you are an student. You can also buy a monthly membership which is around $189 or buy a package of 10 or 20 classes. You can sign up for a free one week as well. They have a variety of classes. This is not your regular bikram yoga. The moves are different and so is the intensity. I tried their yoga candlelight class on Monday at 8:00pm which was wonderful. The candles made it very nice. The only thing I didn't like was that the music was extremely loud. I was hoping for a little softer music to end the day. I also did Yoga sculpt twice. In this class they incorporate weights, blocks and cardio. The first time it was with Lisa and the class was extremely challenging. It was very hot class which was so hard but I loved the challenge. The second time it was with Erika and she did good too but the class wasn't as hard as I wish it was. The studio is extremely nice and clean. It is in a busy are in Walnut Creek but I parked in the parking garage across the street so parking wasn't bad. The bathrooms have showers with shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and everything you need. Overall I would recommend this place. I wish it wasn't that expensive. I am considering buying a package of classes but $189 a month is just a bit too much. read more

CPY Walnut Creek has some super challenging classes (and challenging metered street parking). The teachers are out of this league, the uppity EDM music keeps you motivated while you're dripping sweat into your nostrils during inversions, and you'll sweat in places you have never sweat before. Did you know your elbows can sweat?! You're welcome. Now you know! C1 classes are always the same sequence, usually taught by newly certified teachers. C2 classes are what I love- its hotter than C1, the teachers are more senior, create their own innovative sequences to keep you interested in a variety of fun/challenging poses, and the music is always amazing. HPF is like a CorePower version of bikram, but even hotter than C2- sometimes unbearably hot... Sculpt is what I call a militant yoga ass-kicking. 90% hell by squats, I usually swear I'll never do sculpt again because I can't walk for 3 days after so many squats, but i usually go back a month later just to regret it (haha) again. It hurts so good.... Their shop has all of the hippest yoga gear from Manduka, Spiritual Gangter, Swell, etc. Student discounts, military discounts, and work group discounts are offered for unlimited black tag membership. Worth every penny, guys! Sign up!!! read more

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Great place to get your yoga fix. Clean, calm, convenient. Definitely my 3 words for the Blackhawk studio. Love the teachers there. They each have their own style despite a similar sequence and each deliver with their style of music. Sometimes classes can be crowded so go early and check in. And if you ever get a chance to do Glow flow yoga, take it. It's a super fun experience to see everyone move with glow in the dark bands in sequence. read more

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I can't even explain how awesome CorePower Yoga is, I mean if I could give them 7 stars I would. I was a little nervous coming here this morning because one of my friends told me she felt like death during the workout... but really, I think that was exaggeration. Lisa, the instructor, first of all is fabulous and greeted me at the door. She explained the studio and changing area and set me up with a free pass for a week. When the class started I could tell I would be feeling this the next day. But let me tell you, I felt amazing during and after the workout. The class is started by reaching an intention for the day. Lisa also brought up a great quote that helped me focused my positive energy in the right direction. I literally cannot wait until tomorrow's sculpt class. I have a feeling I'll have a membership here, its addictingly amazing. read more

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I always get a butt kicking at CorePower. Thank you. ...I do, however want to suggest to yoga instructors who seem to be employing more and more beat-oriented music in concert with their classes. I understand that dance club oriented songs (with specific Beats Per Minute tempos) could be an incentive for maintaining pace for the students. I have two complaints however. I've taken more than one class with Ms Feldman and had the same experience with her. 1) The music is just too loud compared to the instructors ability to be heard. The distraction works against the student as this is already a top level class with enough boot camp intensity for there to also be an unnecessary challenge to keep pace. Turning up the instructors level on the headset is not the answer. Turning down the music is. Please experiment with that. 2) Yoga of any nature is ultimately about managing all of who we are in our environment. The physical challenges we (guided by the instructor) places on our bodies and minds develops us at our own pace. We don't need unnecessary (and possibly damaging) challenges to that goal. Music is so often overlooked in consideration of its intended purpose and I feel that this class short changes what could be possible. Our instructor winded the class down to the mat for shavasana and mentioned that "...this part of the class is yours." ...and proceeded to play more beat oriented music! It was really still her class. Yes, it was slower, but drop *all* tempos during this phase, please, and let our hearts determine that. I would kindly suggest that you experiment with truly beat-less music or better yet, environmental sounds, sounds of the gentle world all around us, the surf of the ocean, the rain falling is a forest, sweet birds calling, the wind blowing. Or how about just the silent room we're in and the souls on the floor around us. Please keep it NATURAL as we move into the rest of our day. Sent with gentleness and a smile read more

I like the convenience of this yoga studio as there are several locations in CA and CO. Pros: - They have a variety of different classes with different levels based on how active you want to get - Decent schedule - No prebooking policy, just show up few min before and as long as there is space you can get in the class - Good teachers - Clean Showers/lockers Cons: - Expensive and getting pricier $160+ monthly - This location can get very busy on the weekend, hence you need to arrive almost 30 mins earlier to get a "spot" - They do not regulate over crowding, no limit to how many people can attend as long as you can see few inches of floor space they will make you scoot over, feeling like packed sardines which is very uncomfortable, unhygienic and a fire hazard??! Imagine you cannot even conduct your poses correctly because you might smack someone next to you (or in front/behind you) At some point you need to tell people "sorry please attend the next class" - Parking is a hassle on weekends due to location being in heart of downtown, you may need to park further away - It would be nice if they offered free towel service as opposed to charging a fee, small expense for the company for the high membership fee we pay read more

Best yoga studio I've been to. Challenging for beginners but it gets you toned and in shape fast!! Online classes available during COVID19. Highly recommend and it is great for not only your physical health, but mental and emotional health as well. read more

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CorePower Yoga is a pretty awesome new yoga studio on the block. I've never tried hot yoga before and my friend and I tried their hot yoga fusion. This is no beginner's class set at 101-104F with 40% humidity, you will be swimming in a pool of sweat if you don't lay a towel down on your mat. The class has some medium difficulty balance poses that I had a hard time holding but the rest of the class seem to be in the moderate to advance practice levels so here I was stumbling around while everyone held perfect warrior III poses. Our instructor was nice and lovely and took us through a great 1 hour class while giving us small water breaks. When we took savasana, she walked near us and fanned us with sweeping motions of a towel, much needed! I have taken a regular corepower yoga 1 non heated class also and thought it felt like a normal yoga class, I think slightly heated room would be great for it. I got sick and didn't get to try the heated yoga with weights, what a bummer. Sharon, the studio manager, was really accomodating and extended my free trial for another week but I was unable to get well before the pass expired. I still appreciate her very much for her generosity even though I wasn't able to take advantage of it. They have a nice locker room and will lend you a lock for a $1 deposit to ensure they get their locks back. I wish they didn't charge for towels though, at such a high end studio, if members are paying $150 or more a month, I think towels should be complimentary. They have a free 1 week trial on their website, just download the coupon and bring it in. Definitely worth trying it out for yourself if you are a yoga lover. read more

I tried it as part of Yelp's fitness events and I loved it! The owner/instructor is super nice and helpful, and the class I took is great. It combines cardio, Yoga and light weight training. The studio is very clean too and offers you plenty of locks and lockers, along with a spacious restroom/changing room. I think that I'll take advantage and use my free weekly pass. read more

This yoga studio is incredible! I'm not exaggerating no one paid me to say this it's; The drips of sweat lots of stretching working my core like the name says lifting weights I didn't think I could for reps that I didn't think I could complete. the positivity and the talented professional teachers at the studio at core power wc are a step above I've practiced yoga all over the US and abroad. this specific studio is by far my favorite thank you to teachers like Carolyn Victor Cedra Eliza Sharon Rachel Briana and the list goes on ! Each of these instructors brings a different energy and routine keeping my practice fresh and challenging with new ways to remain challenged and present My practice here has transformed my body and mind and with e dry savasana at the end of a 60 miler Ute sweaty session I feel better Namaste the yoga community @cpywc is welcoming and supportive I have never felt judged whether I was practicing with my Buddha bump during pregnancy or wearing not so lululemon yoga clothes or doing push ups during my Chattarunga it's all good read more

This place makes me feel amazing! You start class off by setting your intention and centering yourself on what you want to get out of your class. All the instructors are great in guiding you through your practice and showing you through each pose or you can look around to your fellow yogis for guidance. They provide hands-on adjustments if needed (you can opt out in the beginning of class if you don't like to be touched). Most of the classes are in a hot room, which means you really sweat it out -- sweating is good for you! I sweat a lot lol... I like their Sculpt, C2, and Candlelight classes. Depending on what you're looking for or feeling that particular day, they have a class to fit your needs. The Walnut Creek location in particular is really nice. Park in the parking lot on top of Starbucks (free 3-hour parking). There seems be a lot of space in the locker rooms and it's less crowded in comparison to the San Francisco - Fremont location, which can be a cluster. ++ for letting me bring my mom in for free on Mother's Day! They give you a free week if it's your first time too. Try it out, you won't regret it. :D read more

Love Core Power in Walnut Creek! I use this gym when I'm away from home and working in alternate location. I'm in town every week for a couple days and this is my go to spot! Supper clean and everyone is very friendly! The rooms are always warm and I love that! The location is great and parking is actually supper easy! If you can't find street parking there is garage parking with in close range! The studio is located in the heart of WC where shopping, cafe's, restaurants and much more surrounds you! I've only taken the Sculpting classes as that's my thing but all the instructors are very professional, on point helpful and knowledgeable!! I look forward to my 2 days in the East Bay just because of my classes at Core Power & it's location... it's the best of 2 worlds colliding, or 3 & 4!! Fitness, shopping, dinning, entertainment!! read more

Aboustly love them. I would attend classes all the time if I drove. I still have 4 classes left on my membership. Anyways they're online session is getting through this time. I love their classes in person & online. I love yoga, especially hot yoga. I need to do it more. They're location is great, though I wish they had one concord or deep clayton. They are clean & super welcoming. I am not the most fit person & the staff made me feel so comfortable. I have gone to other places & be judged. Duh, I want to get healthy & a good work out. That's why I am here! So I love that this place welcomes all level & sizes. Give them a try, free pass for a week. read more

Consistently amazing!! The instructors are incredible. The studio is gorgeous. The class times are convenient for nearly any schedule. The prices are very very reasonable. Just an all around great place to practice yoga. Also, Rachel's yoga sculpt class is the mother of all power yoga. I'm pretty sure that woman is from krypton, made out of adamantium, and sparkles in the sunlight. Straight up. read more

In summary - hot yoga with light weights (believe me, you want light weights!) My better half convinced me to take a class with her a short while ago. She's been going to CorePower Yoga for a while and only had good things to say. While I'm not a big fan of bikram yoga (hot yoga) I figured why not try it? The facility is nice, clean, and well maintained. The staff were all super friendly. The manager introduced herself, and as she got me registered in the system asked about my capabilities, had I done yoga before, etc. I have to admit it was pretty awesome having a yoga instructor asking about my limitations and comfort before (key word) my first class. Gf and I got set up in the room as began stretching. For a while it seemed it would be a light attendance which is always welcomed when you're the one attending the class. About 5-10 minutes before the class formerly began and the room which appears to hold 20 is now approaching 30 people. For those who have done bikram yoga before, you know how you envision your personal space needs... throw those our the window. This was mat to mat to mat to mat hot yoga with weights. By the time the class started I think we counted 31 or 32 people. You can imagine how the class went. On any other day had I experienced a class of 20 or less I would have easily given a 4+. But I have to admit, the over-crowded session left a sour taste that my gf assures me was a fluke and will be resolved the next time I attend a class. I look forward to giving CorePower another chance. read more

I love this location and had the opportunity to join as a black tag member prior to their opening (which is AMAZING...I got a killer deal). This studio is always super clean, has a great retail store with tons of really cute gear and the teachers are really helpful and supportive. Love the CPY app which makes it really easy to put classes on my calendar, see the schedule and find other locations etc. It took me a really long time to find my yoga home in the bay area as many of my girlfriends are yoga teachers in SoCal so I can be a little picky and not into super into hippy-dippy teaching styes. I found what I was looking for here as I prefer teachers that give thoughtful verbal directions, offer smooth transitions, hands on adjustments and have the sense to mix up the sanskrit with a quick anatomical set up. I'm also a sucker for a great, on-breath playlist, especially ones involving Blackmill and a bit of dubstep. I can usually count of finding most of this here at CPY. Sarah Wa and Holly are my favorite teachers at this location. The classes are pretty easy (I'm like a mid-level yogi) and are consistent in their structure, which I believe the formula to be: warm up + sun salutation A + sun salutation B + core + balance + cool down + a shameless teacher training plug. I feel comfortable with the flow of CPY, yet each teacher has the freedom to change the poses within this structure just enough to where each class stays interesting and I can continually learn new stuff, test my limits and grow my practice. I really like hot vinyasa flow so I normally take the CP2 classes to relieve stress, get a really good workout and work up a great sweat. Parking here is not bad compared to the city as there is normally metered street parking available or you can park in the garage on Broadway for only 50 cents an hour. Come 10 mins early because the classes fill up at peak hours (duh) and it's nice to have time to relax and get settled before the class starts. NOOBS: Check their website for what you need to bring if it's your first time and pick a spot in the middle/away from the walls so that you can see people around you for visual guidance. These classes are HOT, HOT, HOT and steamy so come prepared to sweat like never before and def bring a towel, hair tie and water!!! read more

My go-to spot to get a kick-ass workout. I love going here for the Thursday Yoga Sculpt classes. I've checked out a few other classes offered here, and although they've been challenging/provided a good workout, YS has got to be my favorite. It's a mix between hot yoga and cardio. You get a chance to work on every part of your body while really getting the sweats going. The instructors are really nice and the facility is pretty new and clean. My only qualm is their lockers (you have to bring your own lock or borrow theirs). But other than that, I really have no other complaints about this studio. Classes are reasonably priced/comparable to the other studios in the area. read more

Love this place! Hot power fusion with Kay is the best. The teacher really makes the difference in whether you like that yoga class or not. Kay has great flow of her routine, energy and you seriously leave her class telling yourself "this is how everyday should start!" read more

In love!!! Coming from a long distance runner in my mid 30/ with zero yoga experience or interest.... Core power is so welcoming and positive. All of the teachers have been fabulous! I really enjoy being able to get something different out of each of he class options depending upon what I need that day. Clean, convenient, organized, and a great experience. I'm hooked!! read more

Clean, bright, friendly studio! I work in SF so sometimes I go to the one there which gets really packed (mat-to-mat packed) and compared to that studio this one is a lot less crowded. If you want a particular spot by the mirrors you should aim to get there at least 10 minutes before class, but otherwise I have never been to a class where there wasn't enough room for everyone. The locker rooms are always clean and so are the studios (of which there are 2 at this location). I try to do at least one sculpt class a week (heated yoga with weights, such a great workout!) and balance it out with C2 classes. They also offer C1 classes for beginners, but those are not heated. They offer one week for free, or if you wait you can sometimes score a good deal on groupon for an unlimited monthly pass at a heavily discounted rate (which is how I ended up trying Corepower). You can also get a discount if you're a student. The best part is that if you have a membership you can go to any location, which is not always the case for a lot of studios and gyms. Also, if you buy individual classes they never expire! Parking is a little rough sometimes because its located in the middle of downtown Walnut Creek, so if you are driving you might want to factor in some extra time. The parking garages nearby are your best bet usually. read more

I have tried different yoga classes, different instructors, and different locations. Nothing was ever a good fit for me. I had come pretty close to giving up on yoga completely. Then, while on vacation at a resort I took a yoga class with a guest instructor and it was SO AWESOME! I had to find out more about this instructor and her style of yoga. I found out later that her "home studio" was CorePower Yoga. When I came home, I searched for CorePower Yoga and found there were a several in the Bay Area, but the closest one was still a little too far for me to go to on a regular basis. You can imagine my excitement when a CorePower Yoga studio opened near my home in Walnut Creek. Since their opening, I have attended many of their CP2, Sculpt, and Hot Power Fusion classes. The flow, the music, the energy, the heat, the sweat, and the instructor's guidance all make for a wonderfully challenging and uplifting experience every time. Keep up the good work, CorePower Yoga Walnut Creek! read more

Always a good workout here. Wish there was a little more time and energy spent on instruction, but it's a great setting and class is you're okay being a few steps behind everyone else too. read more

This place can give you a really great work out I believe I tried the core power yoga class not the C1 or C2 but the really intense one can't remember the name got a really great work out heated room weights cardio some relaxation at the end the class is from my experience can be kind of packed but you get a really great work out and you feel great at the end. read more

Everyone is so sweet and inviting and I have yet to take a class that I didn't enjoy. Always a great work out and I leave feeling refreshed every time. I've brought every friend I can think of here and they always say the same. read more

This place is a top notch yoga place. Its very close to my house so it's a great spot to go do some yoga. The rates are also competitive so you aren't getting ripped off at all. Great people overall. read more

$165/monthly membership is pretty expensive BUT so worth it!!! Love all the hot yoga classes and instructors especially Karen, Sam & Jackie! Love these ladies! Been doing hot yoga for 10 years now and I have to say Corepower yoga Walnut Creek is the best yoga studio there is! I'm addicted! read more

Love love love this place!!! I love how many classes they offer though out the day. Just wish the class packages were a bit cheaper.

This is an awesome corepower franchise with excellent instructors! Grace's sculpt class and Rachel's 75 minute C2 are excellent! I highly recommend their classes! read more

Fabulous find! Worth finding parking in Walnut Creek! A new, clean studio in downtown Walnut Creek with very positive and friendly instructors. I can't say enough wonderful things about this studio. They are always welcoming and approachable and usually smiling!!! The people actually want to be here and it shows. I've had the opportunity to take class with 3 different instructors and although they were all different, they all had the same thing in common: an openness and availability to the student. They walk you through the steps and walk around and help you with alignment or difficulty poses. The music is not typical yoga music but a mixture of upbeat pop which helps you to move through the vinyasa flow. I always feel great after class and sweat profusely. The studio is very clean and offers many different types of classes, to meet the needs of beginners to advanced practitioners. They have locks for the lockers. Laura on Sundays at 1pm is really amazing. She has a good vibes; nonjudgmental approach and really wants each student to get the best workout for them. After class, I feel rejuvenated and energized and and ready to take the next class. Wonderful people! Fabulous studio!! read more

I took the sculpt class here and was definitely pleasantly surprised at how hard it was. They have heavy weights for the arms sections that will leave your biceps screaming, and all the chaturanga pushups worked the heck out of my triceps. However, in a hot yoga class, you need a little bit of space, which I did not have. I was literally 1 inch from both of my neighbors. The class was way, way, way too packed. My neighbors' sweat puddles were definitely coming onto my matt. Gross. It also really, really didn't smell good in there. Uck, no thanks. read more

Today in the middle of svanasana, very loud banging and drilling from construction downstairs abruptly freaked me the eff out. I was in the mist of spiritual relaxation, and all of a sudden it felt like the place was getting shot up. Corepower Walnut Creek needs to understand that not everyone uses yoga for a workout, rather many people attend class for personal healing, including those with a trauma history. The instructor dealt with the disruption, not by explaining or apologizing, but by turning up the already disruptive music. I left class filled with anxiety, and in tears. Unacceptable. read more