I have a really low heat threshold so I was unsure of how I’d respond to trying their Yoga Sculpt classes, but I was very pleasantly surprised on several counts.
First, the atmosphere is SO positive, from instructor to student. Instead of the usual elitist or aloof attitudes I’ve seen at gyms, the folks at CPY are super friendly and encouraging. There’s no judgement at all and they understand if I overheat and have to pop out to the lobby to cool off for a minute. And my body has adjusted to the heat in time and it’s no longer a big deal. It’s so good for us physically to work out in a warm atmosphere, too. And I see students of all ages here, which is encouraging.
Second, there is no denying that it’s a PHENOMENAL workout. I had not experienced a workout like this since my ballet days 35 years ago. I work up an unprecedented sweat in these classes and the combo of yoga + weights is very effective. I started to lose weight after regularly taking Yoga Sculpt classes and I love the different styles of all of the instructors. Ruthie pushes us in a way that inspires us and surpasses what we thought we could do. And her form is flawless, so she helps me with mine to improve each week. Robbie’s style is a contagious energy and excitement that gets us pumped up and makes us want to cheer! I was sore for three days after his first class - lol. I’ve enjoyed all of the instructors I’ve experienced there and the music is also fantastic.
So I’m hooked on these classes for all of the many physical and mental health benefits they provide. I...
Read moreJust wanted to share a situation that happened here today. I had just returned to corepower — I was a very active member pre-covid and used to LOVE their yoga. I found though over the years their sequences basically stayed the same and there was no creativity offered or really even allowed in the practice. Today on just my second practice back I had my phone in class. My phone was completely silent— nor was I recording. I work remote, and there are instances where I may have to leave class due to needing to respond to urgent work. Now, I completely understand a no phone policy and had the instructor simply notified me after class and politely —“hey, I noticed that you had your phone in class, for next time if you wouldn’t mind leaving it out that would be great!” Instead, she very rudely in class asked me to put it away (which I did), then proceeded to go on with her final words in FRONT of the whole class about how this was a “sacred” space free of electronics and Cell phones. Clearly, overemphasizing cell phones. It felt very unnecessary, unprofessional, and frankly just rude for my only my second time back in here and not knowing their cell phone rules. Last time I was practicing here they had people in class recording their whole practice. And, honestly for anyone who has practiced yoga anywhere else, to refer to this corporate, lululemon-ification version of yoga as “sacred” is laughable. It’s a great workout, and a good challenge but if you’re looking for true yoga principals, core...
Read moreI signed up for the team unlimited classes for one dollar. I had to do it online, they would not do it in person. I had to put my credit card in our system in order to take the class I’m gonna charge for the one dollar. I did not realize, nor was it explained to me, that I would be Automatically charge for a one month membership if I did not cancel online after that two week period. I am a fitness coach at Orangetheory fitness, and I had no intention of joining, I just wanted to check it out their classes to see what type of the classes were like. I am currently trying to get two months of membership chargers refunded. No one answers the phone, and if they do not have classes, their doors are locked and no one can help me with customer service questions or concerns. I left 3 voice messages and no one has called me back. Very bad...
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