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CorePower Yoga plans to open more than 20 new studios in 2026 across new and existing US markets, including flagship locations in Downtown Brooklyn, Miami’s Coral Gables and Nashville’s Gulch. The expansion is the first major growth push under new CEO Dan Lynn, who took over in July and said he would accelerate studio openings.
CorePower Yoga plans to open more than 20 new studios in 2026 across key U.S. fitness markets, marking the yoga chain’s first major expansion push under new CEO Dan Lynn and its first entries into Long Island, Long Beach, California, and New Jersey. The company, which operates more than 220 studios across 23 states and Washington, D.C., said the openings will include flagship locations in Downtown Brooklyn, Coral Gables in Miami and The Gulch in Nashville.
CorePower has signed 20 leases for 2026, according to the company, with 18 of them for newly built locations in residential or mixed-use developments. The expansion targets a mix of existing markets — New York, Miami, Nashville and Southern California — alongside first-time entries into Long Island, Long Beach and New Jersey, where a studio in Hoboken is planned.
Some openings are already complete. CorePower has opened studios this year in Ardmore, Pennsylvania; Long Beach; Del Mar Highlands, California; and Roslyn, New York, with the Roslyn location marking the brand’s entrance into Long Island.
The new studios are designed around how CorePower says members now use its spaces. Locations will generally feature practice rooms accommodating 30 to 35 mats, upgraded locker rooms and larger communal areas for members to gather before and after class. The company is also prioritizing real estate near coffee shops, juice bars and other wellness businesses.
Growth Signals Under New Leadership
The expansion is the clearest signal yet of the company’s direction under Lynn, who took over as CEO in July after serving as an executive at Inspire Brands, where he helped oversee restaurant brands including Dunkin’, Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. At the time of his appointment, Lynn said he was joining CorePower to “listen, learn and build” as the company accelerated studio growth, and CorePower had roughly 20 studios in development.
The company now says it anticipates opening more than 20 new studios annually going forward, a sustained pace that positions CorePower to deepen its presence in competitive urban fitness markets. The emphasis on larger communal spaces and co-location with other wellness businesses also reflects a broader industry shift toward fitness spaces that function as social hubs rather than purely workout venues.
CorePower’s Reach and Programming Shift
Founded in 2002, CorePower has grown into one of the largest yoga-focused fitness chains in the country, with more than 220 studios across 23 states and Washington, D.C. While yoga remains central to the concept, the company has broadened its programming to include strength training, cardio, mobility and recovery offerings.
CorePower has also been experimenting with wellness technology. A partnership with HigherDose brought red and near-infrared light panels into select studios, and a tie-up with Oura is designed to use biometric data to inform members’ class recommendations.
“Our 2026 studio expansion reflects years of strategic planning and disciplined groundwork. We’re not chasing growth for its own sake — we’re investing in communities where students have already shown us they want a deeper, more connected studio experience.”
— Abby Gilbertson, CorePower chief growth officer
Unconfirmed Details of the Rollout
Specific opening dates for the 2026 studios, including the flagship Brooklyn, Coral Gables and Gulch locations, have not been announced. The company has not disclosed which additional markets beyond those named could be included in future years, nor has it shared projected investment figures or job creation estimates for the expansion. Whether the planned pace of more than 20 annual openings can be sustained will depend on factors including real estate availability and construction timelines that the company has not detailed.
Watch for 2026 Studio Openings
The 20 signed leases are expected to convert into studio openings throughout 2026, with the Downtown Brooklyn, Coral Gables and Gulch flagships among the most prominent. Readers in Long Island, Long Beach and New Jersey can expect the brand’s first locations in those markets, beginning with the announced Hoboken studio. Further announcements on opening dates, additional markets and membership options for the new locations are likely as construction progresses.
Key Questions
How many new CorePower Yoga studios are planned?
CorePower plans to open more than 20 new studios in 2026 and says it anticipates sustaining that annual pace going forward. The company has signed 20 leases for 2026 so far.
Which new markets is CorePower entering?
The expansion includes first-time entries into Long Island, Long Beach, California, and New Jersey, where a Hoboken studio is planned.
Where are the new flagship studios located?
Flagship locations are planned for Downtown Brooklyn, Coral Gables in Miami and The Gulch in Nashville.
Who leads CorePower Yoga?
Dan Lynn became CEO in July 2025, after serving as an executive at Inspire Brands, where he helped oversee brands including Dunkin’, Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings.
How will the new studios differ from existing CorePower locations?
According to the company, new studios will generally feature practice rooms for 30 to 35 mats, upgraded locker rooms and larger communal areas, and will be sited near coffee shops, juice bars and other wellness businesses.
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