Donald Harrison
⭐️⭐️ (2/5) I’ve been practicing yoga for a long time, and one of the things I appreciate most about yoga is the ability to find your own flow and practice in a way that feels natural for your body. Unfortunately, my experience at CorePower Yoga didn’t reflect that spirit at all. The instructor came across as extremely bossy throughout the class. Instead of creating a calm and supportive environment, it felt like there were constant corrections and rules being thrown out that didn’t seem to align with anything I’ve seen in CorePower’s official policies. At times it honestly felt like personal rules were being made up on the spot. For example, I was wearing sunglasses during the class simply because I try to be respectful and not make anyone uncomfortable by accidentally looking at them while practicing. As a guy in a yoga class, I’m mindful of that. But the instructor kept emphasizing things about gaze and where people were looking in a way that made it feel awkward, almost like I was being indirectly called out even though I was just minding my own business and focusing on my practice. At one point I was doing a handstand and lightly bracing myself against the steel bar near the windows. I’ve been practicing handstands most of my life and know exactly what I’m doing. I wasn’t going to damage anything. But the way it was addressed felt condescending, almost like I was being treated as if I didn’t know what I was doing. What made the contrast even more noticeable is that I’ve practiced at Freedom Yoga in Utah before, and the vibe there is completely different. It’s literally called “Freedom Yoga” for a reason — you’re encouraged to find your own flow, move how you want, and there’s none of that bossy “Karen” energy. The community there felt welcoming and authentic, and the staff actually seemed to care about the people practicing. This particular class at CorePower had more of a rigid, corporate, almost institutional vibe. Instead of feeling relaxed and centered, I honestly couldn’t wait for the class to end because of how controlling the environment felt. Yoga should feel supportive and freeing, not like you’re constantly being policed. Hopefully other locations are better, but this experience definitely missed the mark for me. 🧘♂️
