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Port City Power Yoga

5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Wilmington, North Carolina

Teacher training Infrared Beginner-friendly

Heated yoga studio offering Vinyasa classes and "Broga" in a warm, clean space with friendly staff.

Plan your first class

  • The heat classes run heated to ~85°F — arrive hydrated and give yourself a few classes to acclimate
  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (910) 541-8804
  • Website & schedule portcitypoweryoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6–7:30 AM, 8:30–10:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuesday 6–10:30 AM, 5:30–7 PM
Wednesday 6–10:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 5:30–7 PM
Thursday 6–10:30 AM, 5:30–7 PM
Friday 8:30–10:30 AM, 5:30–7 PM
Saturday 8:30–11:30 AM
Sunday 8–11:30 AM, 5:30–7 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at Port City Power Yoga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Hot Power Yoga 5 mentions

“Thank you Port City Power Yoga for the fun challenging experiences that Brian (wow), Hanna (yay) and Autumn (ahh) offered in the morning classes!”

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☀️ Infrared Hot Yoga

“I've never tried infrared hot yoga either but I LOVE it!”

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🌙 Yin & Restorative 2 mentions

“My only rec would be to add a couple of slow flows for a change of pace.”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 3 mentions

“We are completely new to yoga exercises but feel very welcomed in the comfortable and friendly atmosphere.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Port City Power Yoga — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers

“You're going to get really sweaty but there are nice bathrooms and showers.”

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☀️ Infrared Heat

“I've never tried infrared hot yoga either but I LOVE it!”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 48 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“We are completely new to yoga exercises but feel very welcomed in the comfortable and friendly atmosphere.”

🤝 strong community vibe 8 mentions

“I have been a part of this community for awhile, and in this month of gratitude (November) I want to share how truly grateful I am for PCPY.”

clean, welcoming space 3 mentions

“Beautiful space and decor, teachers are friendly and welcoming.”

🌟 transformative practice 3 mentions

“This place completely transformed me inside out and that’s a result of the teachers and community that’s been cultivated.”

From the reviews

I have been a part of this community for awhile, and in this month of gratitude (November) I want to share how truly grateful I am for PCPY. Each time I walk in the door, I am met with warmth — not just physically from the heated space but emotional warmth from the people.

★★★★★ — Suzy, Nov 2025

Port City Power Yoga is my happy place! The studio is small, cozy, and inviting with heat that feels energizing instead of overwhelming. The power flow is perfect - you pretty much know what you're going to get, but each teachers still has their own style and vibe.

★★★★★ — Chrissy, Nov 2025

Love this yoga studio!! This is my first hot yoga experience. I am very new to yoga. Even when I get lost or go the wrong direction I am able to get back on track and dont feel embarrassed that everyone is watching. Every one has been super friendly and welcoming. I enjoy the slow flow class.

★★★★★ — Leslie, Mar 2024

I started with the 2 week intro and am hooked. I've been to other studios over the years but I haven't practiced in a very long time so my technique was way off. It was ok though I just went at my own pace and took lots of rest. It doesn't take long to really get the hang of it.

★★★★★ — Anne, Oct 2025

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Teacher training at Port City Power Yoga

Port City Power 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.

See their teacher-training info

Your first hot yoga class at Port City Power 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 to around ~85°F, 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.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find Port City Power Yoga

12 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC28401

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