CorePower Yoga - CityCenterDC — Local services in Washington

Why i went: I'm on vacation and want to stay working out. I usually train 3-4Xweek back at home. I received the free week of yoga for new corepower folk so I've been going to check out classes and different studios.

Location: since I'm a visitor to the city, I took the metro, and walked. its close to the chinatown metro station. the yoga spot is above fly wheel, the indoor spinning studio. The building it is in and around is very nice with some high end fun shops. shops I can't afford to shop in but is nice to see so. I felt it was a safe area.

I went for the 10am Yoga sculpt class. was my first time. was fun and challenging to do hot yoga flow to start, with blasting music, and 1/2 switch to basically weight training and some cardio and finished off with abs. I love having a workout where I feel the burn in my muscles and feel like I worked it. this was a good place to get that feeling. I do enjoy the class, but I think personally, I'd rather do just hot yoga all the way, or weight training, in not such a warm environment. hahahaha but all is well and was different and fun to combine both worlds. Its good to try something new. The teachers were nice and welcoming and helped demonstrate all the moves.

Studio: Clean. has nice stuff to shop for. Plenty of weights and mats for rent. ($2). Towels $2. and water $2. I think they even had a bin of hair ties you can take at the door which is nice. this is the second corepower studio I've been too around town and I do like the studios. Its clean and feels. At this facility, they provided locks if you forgot one to lock your locker. Their showers were clean and soaps were filled. I wish the showers had a cold water setting because it was either warm and up to hot...and after today, I wanted freezing water. hahahha Other studios sometimes have plastic bags so you can put your sweaty clothes in it, this one did not, or I didn't see it. Theres a hair dryer, mouthwash for you. theres no hair on the floor that I visibly noticed.

And there IS wifi!! Thank god! They have wifi hotspot. very nice! thank you so much for having that available! especially for us...

I’ve been attending CorePower Yoga at City Center for months now, and it’s been such a positive experience. The community that shows up to these classes makes it incredibly easy to stay motivated—everyone is encouraging, open, and welcoming. It truly feels like a space where people support one another.

The trainers are exceptional. They keep the routines fresh and engaging while breaking down the moves to ensure everyone understands. They also go above and beyond by checking our positions during class to help prevent injury, which I deeply appreciate. Some even add thoughtful touches, like fanning us with scented towels at the end of class, making the experience feel extra special.

If you’re looking for a holistic approach to health, this is absolutely the place to be. However, one thing I’ve noticed is a lack of racial diversity in the classes. It often feels like it caters to a single target demographic, and I’m not sure if this is due to marketing strategies or a lack of community outreach. I hope this is something they work on in the future, as a more inclusive environment would make this amazing space even better.

Overall, I highly recommend CorePower Yoga at City Center for anyone looking to improve their health in a supportive,...

CAME TO GET HEALTHIER. LEFT DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS. My biggest issue with CorePower was the studio temperature, which was 95+ degrees F. It is meant to be a heated workout and a lot of people like that. My conclusion: This workout was not for me. But when I had health concerns during class, the instructors' response (or lack thereof) was alarming.

I tried out CorePower for a month. When I told instructors I felt faint, I was met with eye rolls or was ignored completely on 4 occasions. Finally during one class, the heat was so oppressive that I ran out and vomited. The instructor's response was, "Shrug Maybe you need to hydrate more." I drink tons of water, so that was not the issue. I am 115 lbs, 5'4'', and a runner. I should not be vomiting during a workout. That was my last time at CorePower. This workout is not safe for everyone, and the staff clearly...