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Core & Restore Yoga
5 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Portland, Connecticut
Beautiful, relaxing yoga studio featuring hot practice as well as unheated sessions.
Plan your first class
- Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their schedule to book your first heat
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 860-740-5182
- Website & schedule corerestoreyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9–11:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 9–11:30 am |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 8–11:30 am, 4:30–6:30 pm |
The styles they teach
“I've taken the Barre classes with Kaitlin and they compliment the yoga classes nicely.”
“They paid such close attention to everyone in the class, offering modifications and adjustments that were incredibly helpful for a beginner like me.”
What's on offer
“Once I found out they are offering 200 hour YTT training and knowing Carrie will be our main instructor, I had to sign up!”
“I had the pleasure of joining them on a retreat and it was an amazing experience.”
What students say again and again
“The studio is clean, spacious, and the heat is perfect – intense enough to feel the benefits without being overwhelming.”
“They paid such close attention to everyone in the class, offering modifications and adjustments that were incredibly helpful for a beginner like me.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about yoga, creating an environment that fosters growth and exploration.”
“The studio is clean, spacious, and the heat is perfect – intense enough to feel the benefits without being overwhelming.”
“The studio is always well kept, and the community is lively and kind, which creates a safe, enjoyable experience for yogis of all levels.”
From the reviews
This is a phenomenal studio. We love the heated room. It really helps with stretching and relaxing. Additionally, the teachers are all incredibly kind and understanding. They are very open to modifications and allow you to just do your thing. I've never felt uncomfortable or out of place.
Beautiful space for yoga practice! Rosanna’s, Kate’s and Jenn’s classes are the best! Such great workouts and a wonderful community of people. Hot Yoga feels so detoxing! My body feels so good after working hard in their classes. I listen to my body and push where I can, but don’t feel pressured to up level any poses.
I have been going to yoga classes at Core & Restore Yoga for 1-2 years. It is a very nice yoga studio close to my home. I have been going to Lynn Roccapriore's Thursday evening Gentle /All Levels class for the past 6 months and really enjoy it.
Love this studio! Been coming here for almost a year and enjoy the amazing health benefits and 'grounding' I get from the hot vinyasa classes with Rachel. It is clean, teachers are professional and warm. I've taken the Barre classes with Kaitlin and they compliment the yoga classes nicely.
Teacher training at Core & Restore Yoga
Core & Restore Yoga comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first hot yoga class at Core & Restore Yoga
Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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