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CorePower Yoga Bans Video Poster, Reinstates Others After Viral Anti-ICE Confrontation

The company frames its response as protecting staff and enforcing uniform policy.

Overview

  • A viral TikTok video shows a group of customers berating two Minneapolis CorePower employees after a Sunday class over a removed anti‑ICE sign.
  • CorePower confirms the original sign was taken down and replaced with standardized notices stating law enforcement, including ICE, may enter only with a valid judicial warrant.
  • CEO Niki Leondakis told customers the company does not support the violent ICE raids reported in Minneapolis.
  • The company paused memberships for attendees involved, reinstated more than half after one‑on‑one conversations, and said only Heather Anderson—the video poster—was permanently banned.
  • A spokesperson said on‑site leaders were present to support staff safety, and the chain reiterated that studios are intended to be safe, respectful spaces.