CorePower Yoga - Kailua

Reviews

• MK

  Margaret Kyte

  5 days ago
  5.0
  After being out of the yoga/pilates game for over a year, I figured I’d make my return in my third trimester of pregnancy to work on my hip mobility and flexibility. I signed up for a Restore class with Raissa as the instructor. She was incredible!!! As soon as I walked in, she congratulated me warmly on my pregnancy and offered me the chance to navigate through the class as I needed, asking what I wanted to work on, and reminding me gently to take any variations I wanted. I came prepared to have to think up my own variations for poses that my belly was too big for; but Raissa was quickly by my side with the more belly-twisting ones, in the most discrete, helpful, and gentle way. She’s truly a professional and obviously cares very much for her clients! Overall, the class was awesome, featuring lots of core and hip deep stretching. The meditations were pretty useful too :) If you get the opportunity, please check out this class, EXTRA bonus if you get take to take it with Raissa!! 🩵
• RB

  Ree Burke

  Sep 16, 2025
  4.0
  Ive take a few classes here, most Ive loved, except for one. My best class by far was with Kristeen Duf! She gives amazing support and asks for feedback.
• AA

  Andrew

  Aug 11, 2025
  5.0
  I liked the instructors a lot here. I was new to yoga and I only did the trial week here before I PCS'd away. I am tryed out a yoga studio near me in the bay area and it's not the same... :l I didn't know this place was special.
• JE

  Jeremy Edmunds

  Jul 18, 2025
  5.0
  The palm trees outside CorePower Yoga's Kailua location hint at what sets this studio apart from its mainland siblings. Inside Kailua Town Center, minutes from world-famous beaches, familiar orange hangers and heated hardwood floors signal CorePower's signature fitness-yoga approach. But something distinctly Hawaiian has taken root. During a recent C2 class, nine students moved through sequences satisfying any power yoga devotee. Chaturangas flowed into side angles, then challenging arm balances. But then came the surprise: extended holds in supported fish, lengthy pigeon poses, and substantial savasana honoring yoga's contemplative roots. This cultural fusion reflects instructor Emma Salam's unique positioning in Kailua's interconnected yoga ecosystem. A full-time mechanical engineer who prefers calling herself a "professional space holder," Salam teaches both at CorePower and the more spiritually-focused Yoga Under the Palms, where she plays live music for Friday flow classes. This cross-pollination enriches both communities, bringing analytical precision to CorePower while importing island mindfulness traditions. The studio's intimate scale creates genuine community rarely possible at larger CorePower facilities. Since opening around 2019, it's cultivated neighborhood feel while maintaining corporate standards. Recent testimonials praise instructors by name, while visitors note welcoming atmospheres. "Thank you for teaching great classes! I was visiting my son," wrote one tourist, capturing the family-friendly accessibility. Rental equipment runs $4 for mats, $2 per towel. Practically, the studio maintains CorePower's high standards effectively. Main spaces gleam with heated hardwood, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and comprehensive weight racks for Sculpt classes. Locker rooms feature branded amenities, though the men's area shows minor wear. Locals appreciate convenient parking (rare in Kailua), while tourists benefit from familiar quality and ClassPass integration. The retail area showcases CorePower's revenue sophistication, with comprehensive merchandise displays appealing to vacation shopping mindsets while serving serious practitioners. Premium mats and branded activewear generate significant income beyond class fees—crucial for maintaining mainland standards in Hawaii's challenging real estate market. Competition remains fierce in Kailua's crowded yoga scene. Yoga Under the Palms offers lanai practice overlooking wetlands, while Hot Yoga By the Sea emphasizes deep community roots. Blue Lotus provides traditional garden settings with 25+ years of local history. CorePower succeeds not by mimicking these approaches, but by offering something different: reliable fitness-focused practice with island-adapted pacing. The main limitation remains scheduling constraints. Multiple reviews request "more classes throughout the day," reflecting the smaller footprint compared to Ward and Kahala locations. Technical instruction occasionally suffers—pose misidentifications during my visit suggest variable teacher precision despite consistently supportive atmospheres. Yet CorePower Kailua's greatest achievement lies in genuine cultural integration rather than corporate colonization. The studio participates authentically in Kailua's collaborative yoga ecosystem, where instructor cross-training and community connections matter more than brand boundaries. Students can experience Emma's structured CorePower classes one day, then her live music sessions elsewhere that week. For yoga tourists seeking familiar quality in paradise, CorePower Kailua delivers mainland standards with authentic island enhancements. The heated studios provide reliable workouts, while intimate community and extended savasanas honor Hawaii's wellness traditions. It's corporate yoga that has learned to breathe with aloha spirit—a rare balance in an industry often torn between profit and practice.