The Real Deal: CorePower Yoga just opened this month and is located on Ventura Blvd. at Colbath Ave. in Sherman Oaks.  CorePower Yoga classes combine heat, music, breath and movement.  Most of the classes are held in heated rooms, anywhere from 80-105 degrees.  The classes offered are CorePower Yoga, CorePower Hot Yoga, Hot Power Fusion, Yoga-Pilates, Yoga Sculpt, and Corerestore.  CorePower…

The Real Deal: Bryan Kest has become somewhat of a legend amongst yoga lovers here in Los Angeles.  All of his classes are on a donation basis, although it is suggested to leave $12 in the box on your way out.  Kest has two studios, both in Santa Monica with different schedules for each.  Classes taught by Bryan are the most popular (make sure you get there early!), but the studios offer…

  The Real Deal: Core Fusion is a trademarked workout by Exhale, which also offers yoga classes (Venice location only) and boasts a full spa.  Core Fusion is, as its name suggests, a fusion of several practices including yoga, pilates and ballet.  Class attendees are led through a series of exercises that incorporate light hand weights, stretching leg work at the ballet bar, and a variety…