Overview
Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness – South Plaza offers a diverse schedule of yoga, barre, and fitness classes in Kansas City. The studio provides power yoga at multiple levels (1, 1.5, 2), hot flow with weights, hot yoga, barre, sculpt, restore, meditation, and F.I.T. sessions. Founded by Kirk, who began practicing in 2005 and teaching in 2008, and Christen Bakken, who started in 1998 and teaches with devotion and heart openers, the studio emphasizes both physical challenge and mental clarity. The space is inclusive for all experience levels, with classes designed to be playful and challenging. Visitors highlight the welcoming community, well-trained instructors, and effective workouts for strength, flexibility, and stress relief. The studio keeps facilities clean and schedules classes throughout the day. Membership options include a trial week for $25 and annual plans, with access to all locations in Des Moines, Omaha, and Tulsa. Partnerships with TrueMed provide additional savings. The studio also offers teacher training programs and responsive customer service. Restore classes are particularly popular for stress relief, and members praise the sense of belonging and growth fostered by the studio. The philosophy of finding one’s fire integrates physical challenge with mental clarity, making it a supportive environment for regular practice and personal development.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 5:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 5:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 5:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 5:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 5:30 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 8:00 am – 7:45 pm |
Studio in Details
Background and Philosophy
Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness – South Plaza is a Kansas City studio within a small regional chain also located in Des Moines, Omaha, and Tulsa. The studio offers yoga, barre, and fitness classes that balance challenge with accessibility. Community and personal growth are central, with instructors cultivating a welcoming environment for all levels. Founder Kirk discovered yoga in 2005 after a high-stress career, finding it transformative physically and mentally. He has been teaching since 2008 and leading teacher trainings since 2012. Lead teacher Christen Bakken began practicing in 1998 in a Bikram studio and started teaching in 2006, infusing classes with devotion, laughter, song, and heart openers. She has guided trainings in Denver, the Midwest, Florida, and abroad. The studio’s mission is to help students find inner strength and clarity, encouraging them to carry lessons off the mat for both physical and mental wellness.
Classes and Services
The schedule includes Power Yoga levels 1, 1.5, and 2, Hot Flow + Weights, Hot Yoga, Restore, Meditation, Power Sculpt, Power Barre, and F.I.T. classes. Power Yoga 1 introduces the style, while levels 1.5 and 2 increase intensity. Restore classes offer calming stress relief. The studio partners with TrueMed for membership savings. Classes are playful yet challenging, with themes that carry off the mat. Teachers are energetic and well trained, with styles ranging from uplifting to meditative. The studio provides a full-body workout benefiting mental health and breathing. Facilities are clean, and classes are offered throughout the day for scheduling flexibility. Additional services include teacher trainings led by Kirk and Christen, and memberships valid at all locations. A trial week for $25 allows newcomers to explore classes. Membership options include annual plans and class packs with multi-location access.
Visitor Experience
Reviews highlight inclusivity and community. Classes are fun and challenging, with a vibe that helps students push through difficulty. Beginners succeed alongside experienced practitioners. The studio responded to a cancellation policy issue, showing responsiveness and resolving errors. Teachers like Elyse, Savanna, Molli, Porsha, and Gia are mentioned, with Porsha noted as uplifting. While one review cited overcrowding and loud music, the overall atmosphere is uplifting and supportive. Many visitors return regularly; annual memberships and class packs are popular. Multi-location access is valued by those traveling within the city. The studio offers a trial week for $25. Visitors appreciate clean facilities and a sense of belonging. Classes help with back pain and core strength, as noted by a long-term member. Restore classes are particularly praised for stress relief, and the community feel encourages regular attendance. The cancellation issue resolution demonstrates attentive management, reinforcing trust among members.