CorePower Yoga - Apple Valley

Reviews

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  Sean Hayford Oleary

  Mar 31, 2026
  5.0
  This studio is well-kept and convenient. Very clean and orderly. I am especially glad that Patrick has taken his Friday night yoga here after the Uptown studio closed. Along with about 10 others, I followed him from Uptown to Apple Valley for this class and drive down every week. Patrick is an incredible, dedicated teacher — nobody else teaches the Bikram-style Hot Yoga sequence with as much discipline and detail as he does. I see a recent review criticizing this approach. While I recognize that strictness isn't what everyone wants out of yoga, I am very glad to have this option, because it improves my postures and respect for the sequence. If people prefer a slightly more relaxed Hot Yoga sequence, there are other Hot Yoga classes at this location and others.
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  Cee Cee C.

  Mar 31, 2026
  5.0
  I was also in this 7pm Hot Yoga class with Patrick on March 6, and my experience with Patrick and the overall situation was very different. Patrick is a seasoned, authentic teacher who clearly cares about his students and their growth. His classes are intentionally challenging, but in a constructive way. He offers hands-on and verbal corrections to help people improve their form and deepen their practice safely. That kind of attention may feel more direct at times, but it comes from a place of professionalism and genuine investment in his students. It is also important to understand that CorePower Yoga is quite lenient compared to many other hot yoga studios. Basic etiquette such as no phone use during class, silence, limiting movement in and out of the room, and maintaining a focused environment is standard across essentially all yoga practices, especially in a heated room where safety and concentration matter. These expectations are clearly communicated in multiple places at CorePower, but they are also fundamental to yoga as a discipline. During this class, there was noticeable disruption, including talking during postures, multiple exits and re-entries, and phone use. Those behaviors are not considered acceptable in any yoga studio or brand. They break concentration for everyone in the room and can create safety concerns in a hot environment. From what I observed, Patrick addressed the phone situation to maintain the integrity of the class for everyone. It was not about singling anyone out. It was about reinforcing a standard that applies to all students. In a group setting, instructors sometimes need to address things quickly and clearly to prevent further disruption. I understand that the experience may have felt uncomfortable, especially for a first class, but that does not reflect a lack of care or professionalism on Patrick’s part. Quite the opposite. He runs a structured, focused class that helps people progress. If you are looking for a teacher who is kind, experienced, and truly committed to helping you get better at yoga, not just get through a class, Patrick is exactly that.
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  Shalon Johnson

  Mar 6, 2026
  1.0
  UPDATE: I wanted to share an update because this situation has honestly been weighing on me. It’s become very clear that Patrick is trying to “protect” his image by having others post reviews on his behalf, while my experience is being questioned and picked apart. That’s been really difficult to see. I fully understand that everyone’s experience can be different, but that doesn’t make mine any less real or valid. What I went through mattered, and it’s hurtful to feel like it’s being dismissed. I also want to be very clear: I never left the class repeatedly until I made the decision to leave for good, and I never spoke or disrupted the session. I made a conscious effort to be respectful the entire time. The only moment I even came close to being a distraction was when my friend—who was attending her very first hot yoga class—started feeling unwell. I was genuinely concerned for her and just wanted to make sure she was okay. My intention was never to take away from the class or disturb anyone. I do understand the no-phone policy, and I respect it. But as someone who openly shared that it was my first class, I can’t help but feel that this should have been clearly communicated beforehand. Instead, I was left feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, and ultimately unwelcome. What’s been the hardest part is seeing others try to invalidate my experience. It’s incredibly disheartening. The number of people who have reached out to me and shared similar feelings only reinforces that what I experienced wasn’t insignificant, it mattered, and it left an impact. I didn’t write a review to cause problems. I spoke up because it genuinely affected me. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I had the most horrific experience with Patrick at the 7:00pm yoga class on Friday, March 6th. I came here with my friend as this was her 1st time doing Hot Yoga. I was super excited about the class. Upon arriving, there was no one at the front desk to check me in. I was informed by someone leaving that Patrick was talking to a student. I waited patiently. When he returned, he didn’t greet me, just asked for my name. I told him it was my 1st time, and he found me in the system and told me the class location. There was no official introduction or any additional information provided to me. I went to the room and set up. The class itself was challenging with very few modifications. During the class, my friend was experiencing a medical emergency and had to leave. I was about to text her to make sure she was okay. When I was getting ready to message her, Patrick scolded me in front of EVERYONE for having me having my phone out, from across the room. I was so embarrassed by this situation because his outburst caused the class to stop, and everyone was staring at me. I rushed out due to my anxiety and feeling unwelcome. I strongly believe Patrick should have informed me of the no-phone policy when I 1st arrived, especially since I stated it was my 1st time. Alternatively, he could have walked over to me and gently told me no phone was allowed, but to yell across the room in front of everyone was so embarrassing, and I was literally on the verge of tears. When I left, a few students in the hallway expressed similar frustrations with Patrick’s approach. I really hate that this occurred, as yoga is supposed to be welcoming and embracing, yet I left feeling ashamed and unwelcome.
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  Ashley Wilkins

  Jan 4, 2022
  5.0
  Take Megan’s sculpt class. It’s life changing.

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