This is my second time trying hot yoga. I originally signed up for a week trial with some friends. But of the 7 days I was only able to go for 2 days. As soon as you walk in, they ask you for your name to check in and then direct you to one of the two studios in which the class will be taking place. The studios were very clean and well maintained. There were lights lining the floor around the room. I'm not sure if this was for the holidays or if this was a permanent lighting.... But it was still nice! I loved that the classes were held in the dark... With the just the lighting along the floor. The the two classes I attended were in the evening, candlelight one was R&b music. The other one was rap music. I'm not going to lie, the music with lyrics is very distracting when it comes to yoga! Especially because the music was pretty loud and the yoga instructor did not use a microphone. As soon as Ginuwine "Differences" and Anoop Dogg "Drop it like it's hot" came on, yoga was over for me LOL. I like that they offer locks at the front...for free, but I had my own lock. They can be returned either in the basket in the bathrooms or at the front. They also provide other toiletries and sanitary products. Also, for first timers, they provide a mat for free which is then returned at the end of the class. There's parking surrounding the building but it can get a little tight. Would I return? Sure, absolutely if it fits my schedule! read more

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Plenty of parking, variety of classes and time. I usually go to yoga at the gym now start coming here more.

There are still some good instructors here but they have lost their most advanced instructors because they push the instructors to conform to the core power routine. However the majority of the instructors are not very good. The facility is always dirty especially the locker rooms. They are not good at keeping toiletries stocked. The lockers are not cleaned regularly. They do not have professional cleaners so they give clients a discount to spend a few hrs a month cleaning the facility. These are not professional cleaners. The studios are also always dirty. I have never seen the mirrors cleaned in the full year that I was there and I went daily up until the end when they started losing good instructors. Management does not respond to feedback. I sent my feedback via CorePower website and never received a response. There's a lot of turnover with the good instructors but the turnover needs to happen with the management team. For a yoga studio they don't offer any amenities, you even have to pay $4 to rent a mat. I mean you're a yoga studio you should be providing mats. read more

4+ stars for some of the great instructors here and the overall friendliness of staff. Unfortunately, there are also many instructors who are not great at all. Also, whenever someone subs a class they do not normally teach, unfortunately they spend the whole class reading and not able to lead the class - we as the class lead ourselves. 2 stars for cleanliness. The equipment is not always cleaned. Some instructors are consistently good about cleaning the weights while I have personally seen others completely go their merry way. The blocks and bands are never cleaned and the floors of the 2 rooms always look filthy/dusty. The bands this studio offers are not real bands? They're sticky and curl up - Falls Church has real bands why doesn't Merrifield? read more

CorePower is back!! I went to the Hot Power Fusion class last week (candlelight sessions). This was my first visit to this location and it's a bit bigger than other studios I've been to (for the HPF room, at least). The candles (battery-lit and string lights) are sooo cute and really adds a nice peaceful vibe to the class. The poses are not difficult and my boyfriend and his roommate joined us for the HPF class as first-timers. I really love these classes and the instructors understand with the heat and humidity it can be an added difficulty, but to take everything at one's own pace, and are very open. Especially these HPF are so cathartic and de-stressing for me - I highly recommend everyone to try it out at least once! read more

I came here for their one week free trial! This place is absolutely amazing! They are first off super duper clean and the staff was really friendly as well. The yoga instructors did a really great job at teaching without being over-dominating. The candles in the dark heated room was an added touch. In addition, they had SO many classes throughout the day making it very easy to attend one that fits your schedule. I loved the 7:30pm or 8:30pm class. read more

I just moved here from CA and was hoping to have found CSX classes that are just as intense as the ones I am used to. I LOVE the CSX classes here and the instructors are great at teaching and very friendly. I honestly love it more here and I am glad I found it. Parking is easy too and the space is good. read more

I live walking distance from another yoga studio but I prefer to get in my car and drive to CPY because the classes are that much better! I canceled my CPY membership a year ago to try other yoga studios (including the one that I lived next to) and types of fitness studios within the area but ended up rejoining because I missed the consistency of the class schedules and instructors and Sculpt classes. CPY has a variety of classes for the beginner and the intermediate to advanced yogi. Their style is more of a workout (you're gonna sweat a lot!) instead of meditative (with the exception of CoreRestore classes) and all classes are heated from warm to hot, depending on the class as well as the instructor. I understand that it's not for everybody but I personally love the heat because I love to sweat everything out and I feel like my workout is more effective with some warmth and humidity. I typically try to go to every class that they offer but my favorite class at this studio is definitely Sculpt, which is basically circuit training mixed with a yoga flow. The music is bumpin', the iron is pumpin' and you're going to WERK IT OUT. Their Black Tag membership is pricey ($155/month), but worth it if you plan to go a 3-4x a week. I'm glad that I came back and look forward to my next time on the mat! read more

I really enjoy CPY but was given the wrong information regarding membership pricing and even double confirmed with the instructor who signed me up. Due to false information and extremely high pricing, I will be canceling my membership. read more

Really horrible customer service. Came to class today and was locked out for no apparent reason because it was overbooked. I would think that you would close class if you had that issue. Such a major inconvenience. read more

I love to come to CPY specially Diane's class , she has a very soothing voice and wonderful energy , most teacher are amazing but her amazing attitude towards yoga shine through . I also love sculpt class everyone is fantastic , one thing g is the instructors need to check the student posture , once I took a class and the instructor yelled so much that I did not enjoyed her class , she kept opening the door Bc she was super hot and also working on her gains , she very nice but I don't want anyone to open the door when I warm and cozy , read more

I was going to Merrifield studio last year, and one of the instructors said to me "oh, I like how you come to classes more at the end of your membership". This was not a joke and I had no interaction with the person whatsoever to make that conversation. Needless to say, I found this annoying and really unprofessional from a yoga teacher who thinks she is entitled to say everything to a customer if she completed a teacher training. I actually love corepower yoga studios and their class format. But It's their system what makes them a bit unprofessional. When you are taking a class, you will come across instructors from all levels and that's fine as far as the yoga class goes. I have been practicing for some time now and I don't really mind the instructor's level as long as he/she tries her best. But instructors also check you in and some of the instructors do not realize you are a customer, paying for a service, who has a right to have a decent/calm yoga class without being followed or judged. read more

I would seriously give this studio 5 stars if it wasnt for the obnoxious fee. I get that Merrifield is trying to be a little slice of LA in suburbian VA but that does not mean that you start charging LA prices also. A drop in class is $20. A month membership is somewhere from $135-$170 something ($135 is discounted price when you are a student or a military member). One good thing about the obnoxious studio membership price is that they let you try the studio for free for one week to see if you like Core Power Yoga which I think is great and which led me to sign up with them (despite resenting the price tag). Since i am a full time student my first month is $89 and the rest is $135 per month which if you ask me is ALOT given that this is ONLY a yoga studio and not a gym which lets you work out on your own time or provides equipment. Another ridiculous thing about the studio is that they charge you $2 for a yoga mat if you forget yours. It should be free for atleast the paying members! Now comes the good side of the story and the reason why i signed up: it is much better to sign up for atleast a month after trying the studio for a complimentary week rather than pay $20 for each drop in class. $89 for the first month is doable if you love yoga and Core Power Yoga makes sure that you do. The instructors are great and help you fix your posture while in class (you have the option to opt out if you are not comfortable with instructors touching you). The classes are also each at a different pace with the C1 being beginner friendly but still giving you a good workout and a stretch and the C2 being more hardcore. The Yoga Sclupt is a great class if you want to combine yoga with strength training. The studio is always clean and the locker room/changing area is set with all the needed amenities. They also have a yoga apparel/merchandize section in the front of the studio which you can browse through and sometimes find a good deal (Fairfax studio has much better discounted prices). I also love the fact that they make it easy for anyone to not only start their yoga journey but also teach yoga if one wants too with their teacher yoga packages. Their website is very easy to navigate through whether looking at class schedules or other information. I love the studio but wish their membership fee was more affordable. Definetly give their one free week offer a try and see how you like Core Power Yoga. read more

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I have been loving Brenda's Hot Power Fusion classes. I try to go either on Monday or Tuesday nights for the candlelight sessions (classes are dark, but lit by either candles or string lights). It is the perfect way to ease back into a stressful work week. HPF has similar poses to Bikram (half balancing poses, half floor poses) but feels much more flowy and fun. And Brenda brings such a relaxing and calming vibe to a challenging class. I love her soothing music, her uplifting quotes and sayings, and at the end of class she applies pressure to your shoulders and gives each student a quick temple massage. It feels amazing! I would highly recommend if you want to do something good for your body that's low impact. Great for balance, posture, flexibility, and good for the soul! read more

I've been to 3 CorePower locations in the DMV area and this one is my favorite and most frequented. It's very close to where I work (although traffic on Gallows makes the drive really slow) so I've attended a lot of evening classes. My favorites have been Sculpt with Amy and C1 with Courtney; both Amy and Courtney are really upbeat and friendly. Sculpt is definitely challenging and exhausting, but it's a great workout and I even feel like it's helped me get more out of the C1 classes since I've developed more strength and endurance. The C1 classes are more chill, but I find they give me more of a workout than some other yoga studios I've been to, which I appreciate. (At the most recent C1 class I attended, we did crunches near the end.) The facilities at this CorePower location are very similar to the others I've been to--small locker room area, towel/mat rentals, locks up front so you don't have to bring your own, free tampons for the ladies. I think the reception area and locker room space are fairly well set up, but not really well suited for crowded nights; they held a special Disco Sculpt class one week and that was really popular; the reception area and locker room got very crowded, making it hard to change. Even when it's not super crowded, I think the studio is more of an in-and-out kind of place, as opposed to somewhere to hang out and talk after class, since the space is so small. There's a free parking lot in front of the studio; I've never had much trouble finding a spot, even the night I attended Disco Sculpt. Overall, a great place to do yoga. read more

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I came to CorePower with the five-week Groupon. Overall, I enjoyed it and thought the teachers were great. All my complaints have more to do with the way the CorePower company runs things rather than anything they could have done differently here. The location is rough to get to during rush hour from pretty much every direction, but it's great during off-peak hours, since it's located near a lot of major roads. It's right across the street from the Mosaic District, so there's plenty to do before/after class. Parking is a breeze. It's in an industrial-ish strip mall, so there's parking pretty much everywhere around the studio. The facilities were beautiful and very well maintained. They have two yoga studios, so you're sure to be able to find at least one class you want to do each day. It would be nice though, if they would stagger their times with the other CorePower studios in the area so people would have options. It seems like all the C2 classes in the area are at the same time. I was about to say the facilities are really well-equipped, but they actually had very few of the things I would want. As a person with a pretty regular work schedule who wants to do yoga after work, all I want from a yoga studio is free mat/towel usage and yoga mat wipes, but CorePower didn't include any of these things in the exorbitant price of classes. You have to pay for mat and towel rentals, which was really surprising considering how expensive this studio is. The one time I rented a mat, it was in really poor condition, peeling, falling apart, etc. They don't provide wipes. The locker rooms are beautiful and clean, and my main complaint there is that some of the students spend a really long time hogging the two toilet stalls to change rather than using the general locker room area, which can be really annoying when you have to wait to use the bathroom, but obviously this is not the studio's fault. I've been practicing yoga for a long time, but I figured I'd start with the C1 class. As expected, it was a little too basic for me, but it was still a decent workout. I went to several C2 classes with different instructors. None of the classes really felt like a full-body workout. I sweat a lot more than usual, but only because the rooms are 90+ degrees. With about 5 minutes of warmup, 5 minutes of ab work, and 5 minutes of cooldown, there's just not much time left in the rest of the hour to do everything I felt I needed for a full vinyasa practice. I usually felt like there wasn't much time for backbends, arm balances, twists, or ways to advance my practice. All the teachers were really nice, and I liked how no two classes were exactly the same. The instructors did the best they could with what were often enormous classes, but some classes were just too big for individual, hands-on assistance. Again, I can't blame the teachers for this, but if this studio is charging so much more than others in the area, it would be nice to have smaller classes or teaching assistants. I'd consider joining this studio full-time if it were closer to my home or work, but it's just not worth the 30-minute drive, especially when I preferred the locally-owned Village Yoga just a few blocks away. read more

I went for a free yoga event offered by my running group. The staff was very welcoming and gave a brief tour of the facility. The yoga instructor was the most helpful yoga instructor I ever had. She would help you if you wanted to achieve the correct form. She also had a way with words to help make you think if you are in the correct form or not. As of before this yoga class I realized I never had a good instructor. The only thing I can honestly complain about was the lack of parking. It gets busy and it was hard to get a good spot. No worries I found one but others seemed to not know how to park their big SUVs within in the line. This of course is customer error and not the yoga studio. read more

I have mixed feelings about CPY. Since the company is a national chain, you can find similar looking studios and classes across different locations. This location is pretty new with modern and clean facilities. Additionally, CPY offers a range of class styles and levels including Vinyasa style flow, yoga with weights and Hot Power Fusion, which resembles the Bikram style sequence. This is great for those who like to mix it up. I tried the C2 class which was supposed to be intermediate style Vinyasa heated at about 95 degrees. I liked the subtle music and appreciated the fact that the instructor asked for permission to give adjustments at the beginning of class. Though she barely gave any adjustments. She incorporated a variety of postures, including core work, ensuring a balance of muscle groups. Maybe I came in with higher expectations, but I was a little disappointed. I felt like the routine was too structured and the class wasn't personalized. I also feel like the main reason why they say this class isn't for beginners is because the instructor doesn't stand at the front of the room demonstrating postures. Therefore, you need a firm grasp on how to do the poses. Nonetheless, the instructor did a great job explaining each pose, but the pace was of the class was a little too slow. I didn't think the sequences were difficult, but there were moments of challenge here and there...or maybe it's because I was sore. read more

I was in Oak Park from out of town and decided to pop in for a yoga sculpt class. I could tell immediately that this place had a strong sense of community and I felt very welcome as soon as I entered. Annie, the owner got me registered and signed in right away and Paula, the teacher lead an excellent sculpt class. Great energy and engagement with the students and and steady focus on alignment. I will definitely return next time I am here! read more

First of all, I love the classes, the studio and all of the nice and helpful instructors. That's why I made my mind paying so much money to get the membership. But there's a really really annoying issue: at the end of the class, a lot students try to leave early ( maybe to a catch train or airplane, who knows) and make huge noises when everyone else tries to relax. Without respecting other people and the instruction, the just walk back and forth dropping the weights and blocks. It is not a huge deal when there are less people in the class but disturbing enough. Today, there were so many people and very crowded. My spot was near the weight rack. Omg, after such an intense class, I really need to relax, stretch and rest a bit. However, soooo many people just walked back and forth and some girls, instead of walking further to put back the weights, they just bent over me, whole body over me to put back the weights. Can't they see there's a person lying there???? Ugh...I can't imagine what is more uncomfortable and annoying than this. I have been to many studios and students only like to leave early here. It is a bit traffic after class but it won't take you that long put back equipment. I don't know if the studio can make some rules for that or limit the number of people in each class. I'm definitely mad and frustrated tonight. read more

The Merrifield Core Power: I went there today with my daughter in the afternoon. We could see the staff member walk while we stood outside at the door. She never came to open the door to greet us. We also went to the one on Broad street. I will never go back. Poor service, poor ethics, poor professionalism and definitely not following the philosophy of yoga. Namaste read more

My husband and I signed up for a free week trial with CPY to have a healthier lifestyle and now we are fans! My husband did hot yoga previously, but it was my first time taking yoga classes. We took several C1 classes and surprisingly have enjoyed the experience. C1 is not heated but still feels pretty warm and goes through the basic moves. The instructors definitely vary in style but they are all very chill and friendly. We also have taken HPF- candlelight, you definitely work a sweat but feels refreshing after! We've taken classes at the Merrifield and Falls Church locations so far. Merrifield is my favorite, the studio is kept very clean. The Falls Church one is not kept up as well, you can see the studio floor is pretty dirty and going to a class right after a HPF class is done, you see sweat/water spots on the floor. After our free week, we purchased the 20 class pack to see if we want to continue on. But so far the experience has been great! We are also excited that CPY has locations elsewhere so we can practice when we are on vacation. It would be nice if C1.5 classes were offered at Merrifield! read more

I redeemed my free week at Core Power Yoga from 1/16/17 - 1/22/17. I used this as an opportunity to try the "sister studios" in Fairfax Corner, Merrifield and Falls Church. After experiencing they're Yoga Sculpt class (at Fairfax Corner) which wasn't for me. I hoped that I would like Core Power's C1 class at their Merrifield location. The C1 class is described as a more traditional class. The heat of the room was very manageable for me. If you're not a fan of "hot" yoga it is important to note, (I learned after taking the C1 class) all of Core Power Yoga's classes are heated (90 degrees and above) except for the C1 and their restorative class (which only the Falls Church location currently offers). (I " " hot because what I might consider hot at 90 is average to other people who perform things like Birkrum Yoga.) I enjoyed the C1 class much more than the Yoga Sculpt class (at the Fairfax Corner location). However, the instructor's pace was a little slow for me. I have taken a number of yoga classes throughout the years; and, although I am not a pro by any means I feel like I don't need to break the poses down into minutes but rather seconds. Core Power Yoga has many "pros" the major one being consistency. I tried multiple studios throughout northern VA area during the week. The studios all looked and felt the same in ambiance. I took 2 C1 classes at separate locations. I felt at their "cores" the practices were very similar in nature (except for the music - apparently each instructor gets to create their own playlist and in pace). I also think a positive for Core Power Yoga is their franchise concept. If you can't make a class at you're regular location and you pay for a membership you can visit any Core Power Yoga (and get the same experience). The cons Core Power Yoga is the price competitive with a lot of other yoga studios but that doesn't mean it is inexpensive. The cost of membership is what you'd pay for a larger gym that offers a variety of classes. (and) You really have to like the "hot" concept of yoga. In a nutshell Core Power Yoga are fantastic studios if you like "hot" yoga and/or you plan on having yoga be your primary exercise but if you're already paying for a gym probably not worth the drop in rate(s). Tip: Core Power Yoga allows anyone to try their studios for a free week. Go to the website and/or call the studio if you need more information. read more

I love how kind the instructors are here. They were so kind during my free week.giving adjustments and doing me favors such as borrowing towels at no charge (usually $2.) Love the free lock for storing things during class. There is also a gas fireplace. This place breeds positivity and strength. read more

I love the Yoga Sculpt classes here, but the studio is often not cleaned between classes. I've seen on more than one occasion a class let out, and the next class go right in, without the floors being wiped down first. That's gross, especially given the amount of heat/sweat in these classes. Cancelling my membership due to unsanitary conditions. read more

I'm still on my free week trial for CorePowerYoga and I'm really impressed. First of all, they keep their studio clean and tidy, and they put a lot of detail into their interiors which of course is appreciated when you're trying to find some zen. Also love that you can acquire some yogi gear at the shop. Ambiance wise, there's a modern chic vibe. As for the classes, I've only done yoga with weights and the beginner power yoga class, which I really really enjoyed. Jill provided great cues which made me reevaluate the actual flow of my practice and felt more confident about taking the more challenging options for the various positions. Students keep to themselves but there is a calm and uplifting energy in the studio. I'm really considering practicing in this location. read more

I am a fitness junkie by the definition. However, by no means have I ever been into yoga...Probably because I can't sit still and chill for longer than 4.5 seconds. Enough about my attention issues, this place is the real deal. My BFF Annie K. gave me a free 2 week pass and I went to virtually all the classes they had available. From beginner yoga (C1), to heated power yoga, to intense yoga sculpt, etc., I very much enjoyed my experiences here. The 60 minute classes take place in one of two heated rooms, which are not as hot as bikram, but the temperatures vary with each class. The instructors are super friendly, motivating, and helpful. They not only demonstrate the different positions, but they workout with you. The instructors may vary on level of difficulty and poses so it's never the same old thing each time, which is pretty awesome! The dressing rooms are clean and they provide toiletries for your convenience. Additionally, they sell yoga gear, water, towel rentals, mats, etc. at the front. They offer free classes every so often as they have training sessions for the instructors which I definitely take advantage of. I personally am more into my own workouts/strength training so this place is a bit pricey for me to maintain a full membership, granted that I wouldn't be going every day. But for all you yogis out there looking to try something new and well-rounded, this place is the perfect all-in-one establishment! FYI: There multiple locations: Fairfax, Clarendon, etc. Be sure to check their webpage for location & class times! read more

Can't get enough of yoga sculpt! The studio is always clean and the instructors are fantastic. If you're looking for a good stretch and a good burn, look no further - yoga sculpt is the place to go. I love how upbeat all the instructors are the whole time, all while doing the workout with you! The rooms are heated but not as intense as bikram. Location wise, this studio is located in merrifield, and has a parking lot, so its very easy to drive and park. I find their apparel to be a little expensive. They offer free locks for their lockers! Bring your own towel and water, as there's a charge for those. read more

I did the yoga sculpt class and it was one of the best workout classes I've ever taken. It was my first time at a CorePower yoga and everyone working was super friendly. It was a great supportive atmosphere and the music selection was great. Will definitely be going back. read more

Even if you aren't a yogi, I recommend CPY. I am a huge fan. Beautiful, clean studios, amazing boutique, friendly staff, nice selection of classes, and open environment to the non-yogis. I really hated yoga until I found Core Power. The infusion of welcoming/knowledgable instructors and music make for wonderful experience. This studio is the prettiest I've been to in the DC/MD/VA area. Also really big! My favorite CPY class is Sculpt. It is like boot camp infused power yoga. Think burpees, push-ups, etc. You will leave drenched in sweat and challenged. I really like the instructor Stephanie G. She has great energy, talks you through everything you do, and has fun playlists. She was motivating and welcome the entire class. I was so impressed by her knowledge and choreography throughout class. It truly "flow"-ed. Shoutout to CPY and their membership options, too. Such a treat to be anywhere in the area or across the country and still be able to take class. read more

I took the yoga sculpt class with Lauren for the first time and it was great! I work out daily so I figured it would be no big deal. But it was one of the greatest workouts. Lauren was so upbeat with a smile on her face the whole time. The heat with the continuous movement was a necessary thing for me personally. The place is clean and they do close the doors as soon as the class is about to start. I'll definitely be back for this class, whether it's here or Fairfax Corner! I love it - a truly great workout. read more

Clean facility and studio has plenty of space. I have only taken the yoga sculpt class with Olivia. She is a great Instructor; lots of energy and very welcoming. Yoga sculpt class is a full body workout. Weights are incorporated into the workout. read more

Love corepower. I've been to few of the locations, I've had good experiences at all of them, but this location is by far my favorite. The studio itself is quite large compared to some of the others. Always clean. The staff is always friendly. Class sizes are reasonable so you still get a personable experience with the instructors. They are all great but just to name a few of my favs...Jennifer Pr., Joe, Jordan, and Trish. Most of them will provide hands on assists which I like. You can do yoga at home or anywhere, but the experience with the instructors really is the reason I return to corepower. read more

Groupon was having a special ($75 for 1 month unlimited) so I bought it and was excited to try this place out. The studio is located in Merrifield, in an easy to get to location. There's ample parking and the studio is very clean and nicely done. CorePower Yoga has different classes to choose from. I am fairly new to yoga in the sense that I've taken classes at random, but never fully gotten into a regular schedule. I'd advise taking a few (3-4) c1 classes before going on to other classes. A big plus about corepower is the atmosphere. I've found that other yoga studios seem very uptight and stuffy, but corepower was laid back and open to everyone of all levels. Now that my groupon has expired, I'm tempted to buy a package and incorporate this into my weekly exercise routine. read more

I tried yoga for the first time here with my sisters and we all loved it! Since new members get a free first week, I went back for a second class with one of my friends and it was just as great! Both times I did the C1 class for beginners and it was the perfect level of difficulty. The class challenged me, but it wasn't hard per-se. I was definitely sore for a few days. Sadly they don't have a location near me in Richmond, but I will definitely be back when I go visit Fairfax again! read more

Awesome awesome awesome! Class pass didn't give me enough classes so I got a black tag membership. Instructors are hands on and respectful while helping you deepen your practice. Studios are super clean and locker rooms are spa like. Would give this 10 stars if I could. I work by the citycenterdc location and was disgusted how they paled in comparison to Merrifield. The mats were a cm meter apart and I had other people's sweat fling onto my mat. Merrifield location has more than enough room and spacious studios. Great diversity in class times which i appreciate, especially the late evening ones. I am obsessed! read more

This studio really is as good as it gets. It's always clean, quiet, and serene. The studio manager (Ava) really sets the tone, always kind and welcoming, offering an encouraging smile everytime I arrive. The teachers are competent, friendly, and helpful at all levels - always ready to give you that much needed adjust/assist. I love the candlelight 8:30pm classes with Meghan and Nicole - I challenge you to find a better way to unwind after a long stressful day! read more

I've been coming to Corepower for the past 6 months and I have taken classes with most instructors at the falls church and merrifield location. Below are my thoughts on the instructors and classes: Falls Church- - Brittany De (Yoga Sculpt)- I love her class! She is always very enthusiastic and very encouraging which makes the class more enjoyable. - Michelle (Yoga Sculpt)- She switches up her workout and is also one of my favorite instructors. I love how every class, she switches up the routine with something unexpected like doing 100 pushups in one class! It actually makes the class go by faster when you don't know what you're expecting. - Clare (Yoga Sculpt)- I found her class to be somewhat slow.. esp. in the beginning, it feels more like C2 rather than yoga sculpt. I also am not a fan of her music, i remember one class she played disney music which isn't a great playlist for a Yoga Scupt class. - Monica (Yoga Sculpt)- She is a superwoman lol. I feel like whenever I go to her class, I come out feeling like I went to 2 back to back yoga sculpt classes. The kicker is, she does literally every exercise with us and doesn't even seem like she's tired. Her class is VERY fast- paced, which I love and there's no easing into it. TAKE HER CLASS! - Rissa Ca (Yoga Sculpt)- I've taken her class 2x and both times, the temperature in the class was UNBEARABLE. At one point, someone in the class pointed out that it was WAY too hot in the room. She would always be adjusting the temperature.. like she would be running back and forth from the front of the room to the back every few minutes to adjust temp. I'm not sure why but it is actually very distracting! She is actually a great instructor but I do wish she would keep the room at a bearable temperature in the first place so that she doesn't have to adjust it every few minutes. - Angela Ca (Yoga Sculpt)- She is also one of my fav instructors. Very difficult. Great music. Workouts have a ton of repetitions. She teaches on the weekends at 9:30am. - Amy K (Yoga Sculpt)- I took a few of her classes and they're always challenging and she plays great music, does the poses with us, is very encouraging! I only wish she teaches more 6pm classes at the falls church location! - Kaitlyn R (Yoga Sculpt)- she doesn't really do the poses with us. I took one of her class a while back and she actually yells very loud in class, which can get a little bit distracting at times. - Stephanie D (Yoga Sculpt)- She sounds like a boot camp instructor. lol Merrifield- - Emily C (Yoga Sculpt)- She does a lot of adjustments but she doesn't really do any of the yoga poses with the class. I actually prefer teachers who do the poses with us, she would explain it rather than show it. - Anna Cat (C2)- She is actually one of the first instructors I had when i first started and she is a great C2 instructor. i would highly recommend for C2 class! - Kimberly B (C2)- She is a nice instructor but I leave her class feeling like I just sat in a sauna and didn't do any exercises. That is b/c all the classes I had with her, she would leave like a good chunk of class for us to try a yoga pose. For example, 10 minutes to do the wheel... I didn't like that at all, i feel like she needs to have more structure in her class so that it feels like more of a workout than sitting in the sauna. She also talks a lot in class. Don't get me wrong, shes a great instructor but she just isn't what I am looking for in a yoga instructor, I like more of a workout than meditating in class. - Diana W (C2)- She is one of my favorite C2 instructors. Challenging for a C2 class! I believe she teachers during the day. I prefer yoga sculpt over C2. Yoga sculpt is definitely more challenging and considered more of a fitness class. I bought a 6 month membership and now that it is over, I am happy to move onto something different. I did enjoy my time at Corepower but I do wish that there were more 6pm classes at the Merrifield location. The locker rooms can be crowded after class so definitely take advantage of the cubbies outside. Water is $2 and Yoga mat rentals are also $2. One thing I'd like to mention is that.. I don't think the floors are cleaned between every class. I see one class end and people piling into the next class without wiping the sweat off the floor, which is a little disgusting b/c I see people sweat all around and outside their mat. The monthly fee for unlimited classes is around $155 which is pretty pricey but I hear there is a student discount. read more

Everyone is very nice and all the instructors are amazing! I really enjoy yoga sculpt with Kaitlyn- she's great! The studio and restrooms are very clean! If you aren't a member, try them out for free for a week! read more

At the time that I am writing this review, CorePower Yoga is offering a free week of unlimited classes to new students (http://www.corepoweryoga.com/yoga-beginners/new-students-one-week-free-yoga). I took advantage of this offer and visited their studios in Falls Church and Merrifield, Virginia. Both studios are beautiful, featuring modern yet "zen" décor, hard wood floors, and plush couches near automatic fireplaces. The bathrooms are comparable to that of a high-end spa and include lockers (locks not provided), showers, and complimentary deodorant, mouthwash, and body lotion. Both studios also sell top-quality yoga products, such as attire from Alo Yoga and yoga mats from Manduka. Yoga mats and towels are available to rent for only a few dollars, and bottled water is for sale. FALLS CHURCH The first class that I attended was at the Falls Church studio. Free parking is provided in the retail parking garage to the right of Sweet Frog. The yoga studio itself is to the right of Mad Fox Brewing Company (if you are facing the shopping center). I attended the "Sculpt" class, which is hot yoga with weights. Holy cow, that class was intense! "Sculpt" offered a workout boot camp vibe, with rapid transitions between poses as they are called out by the instructor, Jessica. I attend weightlifting classes on a weekly basis, but since this class was heated, even five-pound weights became a struggle. Jessica kept us engaged by calling out the number 8 during reps, and if we did not instantly respond by counting down from 7, she would add more reps! I was truly humbled by how challenging this class was, and I love that CorePower Yoga offers a class with weights as they are so effective in building muscle definition. MERRIFIELD The next two classes I attended were at the Merrifield studio. Parking is right in front of the studio, which is nice. I took "CorePower Yoga 1" ("C1"), which is a beginner class. Unlike the more advanced classes, the room was not heated for this class. However, the room was still relatively hot from the last heated class - probably about 85 degrees. Even though it was a beginner class, the moves were still challenging and the transitions were fairly quick. I think the most advanced move that we did in this class was crow pose. I had Samantha for an instructor, and she was absolutely fabulous! As is true for all CorePower Yoga classes, Samantha offered everyone hands-on correction as we moved into the various poses (more on that later). However, she also gave us neck and scalp massages during some of the stretches and relaxation at the end! I usually don't stay for the relaxation portion of most yoga classes, but if I knew that I had a scalp massage to look forward to, I would stay every time! It was marvelous. The next night, I attended "CorePower Yoga 2" ("C2"). The main differences that I noticed between this and "C1" was that the room was heated and that the poses required a little more strength. I have NEVER sweat as much in a workout class as I did in this one. It was wonderful! If I were to get a membership, this would probably be my go-to class. Kim was my instructor, and she was great! Overall, I had positive experiences and would recommend either studio to any of my yogi friends. The only drawback is the price. A single class is $23, and the monthly membership charge is $155 (the first month is $84, but then they go up after that). That is simply too much for me. I heard they have a Groupon available that I may look into. TIPS -Bring water and a towel to dry off! You will sweat so much that a towel is a must to keep from sliding all over the place. I also recommend wearing yoga tights over shorts or capris. I wore capris to the "C1" and "C2" classes, and I was sweating so much that I couldn't hold crow pose without my legs slipping off my arms (I also neglected to bring a towel -lesson learned!). -At the beginning of each class, you will probably start in child's pose, and the instructor will ask everyone to raise a hand if they do not want hands-on correction throughout the class. I love the correction option so I never raised my hand, but for those of you who are less comfortable with being touched, you have an option. -If you are new to hot yoga, I recommend starting with the "C1" class and then going from there. I typically workout in a room that is between 68 and 72 degrees, so just increasing to 85 degrees was intense. I made the mistake of starting with the "Sculpt" class, and the 105-degree room on top of an already challenging class was quite a shock to my body. I hope you can learn from my experience and enjoy these fabulous yoga studios. Namaste! read more