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CorePower Yoga, which operates more than 220 studios across 23 states and Washington, D.C., plans to open more than 20 new studios in 2026, including flagships in Downtown Brooklyn, Miami’s Coral Gables and Nashville’s Gulch, plus first-time entries into Long Island, Long Beach and New Jersey. The expansion follows Dan Lynn’s July arrival as CEO and marks a shift toward aggressive studio growth.
CorePower Yoga plans to open more than 20 new studios in 2026 as it expands in major U.S. fitness markets, including flagship locations in Downtown Brooklyn, Miami’s Coral Gables and The Gulch in Nashville, according to Athletech News. The 220-plus-location yoga brand will also enter several markets for the first time, including Long Island, Long Beach, California, and New Jersey, where a Hoboken studio is planned. The growth push is the first major expansion under new CEO Dan Lynn, who took over in July and said he intended to accelerate the company’s studio growth.
The company says the 2026 rollout targets a mix of new and existing markets. CorePower has already opened studios this year in Ardmore, Pennsylvania; Long Beach; Del Mar Highlands, California; and Roslyn, New York — the latter marking its entrance into Long Island. CorePower now anticipates opening more than 20 new studios annually going forward, a notable step up from the roughly 20 studios it had in development when Lynn became CEO this summer.
Of the 20 leases signed for 2026, CorePower says 18 are for newly built locations within residential or mixed-use developments. The company is also prioritizing real estate near coffee shops, juice bars and other wellness businesses, reflecting a strategy of embedding studios in lifestyle-oriented retail environments.
The new studios are being designed around how CorePower says members are using its spaces. Locations will generally feature practice rooms accommodating 30 to 35 mats, upgraded locker rooms and larger communal areas where members can spend time before and after class. While yoga remains central to the concept, the company’s programming has broadened in recent years to include strength training, cardio, mobility and recovery classes.
What the Expansion Signals Under New Leadership
The announcement makes clear that physical expansion will be a major priority under Lynn, whose background includes helping oversee a portfolio of large-scale restaurant brands — Dunkin’, Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings — at Inspire Brands. His appointment in July came with a stated plan to “accelerate” studio growth, and within months that intention has translated into signed leases and opened locations.
For the broader boutique fitness industry, the move is a signal that at least one large yoga operator is betting on in-person studio demand rather than pulling back. CorePower’s emphasis on newly built, community-oriented spaces and co-location with wellness businesses suggests the company sees social experience, not just class quality, as a driver of membership. The expansion also extends competition in dense urban markets such as New York and Miami, where boutique fitness options are already plentiful.
CorePower’s Path From 2002 Startup
: “Founded in 2002, CorePower now operates more than 220 studios across 23 states and Washington, D.C., making it one of the largest yoga-focused fitness chains in the United States. The company has been experimenting with wellness technology in recent years, including a partnership with HigherDose that brought red and near-infrared light panels into select studios, and a tie-up with Oura intended to use biometric data to inform members’ class recommendations.
When Lynn’s appointment was announced this summer, he said he was joining the company to “listen, learn and build” as it accelerated studio growth. At that time, CorePower had roughly 20 studios in development; the company’s current projection of more than 20 openings per year represents a modest but sustained increase from that baseline.
“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
Details Still Emerging on the Rollout
Specific opening dates for the 2026 studios have not been announced, and it is not yet clear how many of the planned locations beyond the 20 signed leases may be added during the year. The company has not disclosed projected investment costs, headcount plans or expected membership figures for the new locations.
While CorePower says it anticipates opening more than 20 studios annually going forward, that pace has not been demonstrated over multiple years, and real estate development timelines can shift. Whether flagship markets such as Downtown Brooklyn, Coral Gables and The Gulch will open on the earlier or later end of 2026 also remains to be confirmed.
Tracking the 2026 Openings
Watch for CorePower to announce individual studio opening dates through 2026, beginning with its flagship locations in Downtown Brooklyn, Coral Gables and The Gulch, along with the planned Hoboken studio marking its New Jersey debut. Further details on the pace of annual openings, additional new-market entries and any expansion of the company’s wellness technology partnerships may emerge as Lynn’s first full year as CEO unfolds. The company’s ability to sustain its stated target of 20-plus openings per year will become clearer as leases convert into opened studios.
Key Questions
How many new CorePower Yoga studios are planned for 2026?
CorePower expects to open more than 20 new studios in 2026 and says it anticipates sustaining that pace annually going forward. Twenty leases for 2026 have already been signed, 18 of them for newly built locations.
Which markets is CorePower entering for the first time?
According to the company, CorePower is making first-time entries into Long Island, Long Beach, California, and New Jersey, where a Hoboken studio is planned. A Roslyn, New York, location has already opened on Long Island.
Where will the new flagship studios be located?
Flagship studios are planned for Downtown Brooklyn, Coral Gables in Miami and The Gulch in Nashville. Exact opening dates have not been announced.
How large is CorePower Yoga currently?
CorePower operates more than 220 studios across 23 states and Washington, D.C. Founded in 2002, the company’s programming now includes yoga as well as strength training, cardio, mobility and recovery classes.
Who is leading the expansion?
CEO Dan Lynn, a former Inspire Brands executive who took over in July, has said he plans to accelerate studio growth. Chief growth officer Abby Gilbertson is overseeing the expansion strategy.
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