Loved all the outdoor classes I did here. Instructors are fantastic, especially Susan. The only…read morething I don't love is having to register online.

My review is on the massage services in this business. I…read moreasked a local where I could get the best massage in Hood River. I was told to connect with Shery which I promptly did. Now I have been getting full body massages longer than I can remember. This includes the USA, China, Thailand, Pakistan, and a number of other countries. When in a new geography it's always a hit and miss proposition. But today 90 minute experience at this place ranks in the top 5 on my list. Shery is a pro. Lots of experience and a very reliable masseuse. It's been 7 hours since I got the massage and I am still in the zone. Worth every cent I spent. First, the facility is fantastic. Clean, welcoming and comfortable. Secondly, she knows what she is doing. My body is in a state of Zen. Thank you Shery.

I signed up for the trial week here and my first few classes were with Victoria who is truly…read moreamazing. The positive energy from the group that filled the room and her insightful instruction is exactly why I like to include studio yoga into my practice. I thought I had found my new "yoga home." And then I came to Angela's class, which is why I urge you to stay away. Angela is the worst yogi, and quite possibly even a horrible person...and she owns this place. First, she didn't like my mat, or where I placed my mat, or which side of the mat I was using and proceeded to try to sell me a mat. Uhhh... Then, as I came into my first down dog she snaps at me to stop moving, so I froze. Then she proceeded to come and touch me on every pose! She didn't know me! She didn't ask me! She didn't know my body! To her credit, she may have assumed that I wanted to get really deep into each pose because it is obvious that I have practiced before, but after hiking that day I was a little sore/tired, and wanted to take it easy. I listen to my body and don't force poses. The penultimate straw was when, on my third down dog, she came and drove my heels into the mat! Drove.my.heels.into.the.mat. I flipped over and asked her to stop, and that her touch felt critical...she said "fine" and marched around the room loudly saying how she is showing us how to do things correctly and how important it is for her to touch, blah, blah. It felt so hostile! So hostile, in fact, that I rolled up my mat and left...after only 8 minutes. If you look at the website, she violated all of her own tenets. I'd like to say my story is unique, but I felt compelled to write this review after swapping Angela horror stories at the Thirsty Woman with some folks I had just met. So join Root Down at your own risk, and/or only take classes from Victoria and Jen. Namaste.

Root Down is an exceptional addition to our community! All instructors within are skilled…read morededicated yoga practitioners. Definitely check in at Root Down when you have a moment.

Yoga Samadhi is more than just a yoga studio -- it's a sanctuary. I first discovered this gem as a…read morestudent and instantly fell in love with the breathtaking beauty, light, and energy of the space. The vaulted ceilings and the expansive bamboo floors create an open, grounding atmosphere, while the warm natural light pouring through the oversized windows frames incredible views of the gorge. It feels like the studio itself is alive, breathing with the rhythm of the practice. From the very beginning, I felt so welcomed and nurtured by the amazing instructors. Each teacher brings their own unique gifts and style to the studio, and the owner not only encourages this diversity -- she celebrates it. This openness and acceptance are what make Yoga Samadhi truly special. The warmth and care I felt from day one weren't just my experience; I've since realized that everyone who walks through the studio's doors -- whether a first-timer or an experienced yogi -- is welcomed in the same way. Nestled on the quaint Main Street of White Salmon, Yoga Samadhi has a magical way of making you feel seen and accepted exactly as you are -- young or old, big or small, pink, green, or rainbow. It's a place where everyBODY belongs. Since that first day, I've practiced for countless hours, attended every teacher's class, and even completed Yoga Samadhi's teacher training program. Now, I'm honored to teach in the very place that became my home. The door is always open -- come as you are, from wherever you are today. Step inside, soak up the beautiful energy, and just breathe.

We moved to White Salmon a couple of years ago and found this wonderful Yoga studio. Love it. Great…read morevibes good instruction and very reasonable prices. You will love it too.

Gail is a skilled and gifted massage therapist. I always feel better after receiving her healing…read moretouch. She has a strong focus on the wellness of her clients. Her many years of experience and training are evident in the results of her work.

From the owner: With decades of experience in Yoga, Shiatsu, & Thai Massage, I love to share my skills to help…read moreothers.

Erin is a highly skilled bodyworker with an awareness of the mind body connection. That is one…read morething that really sets her apart to me. She is holistic in her understanding of the body and attuned to my emotional body as well. I highly recommend Erin for Structural Integration and Somatic Embodiment work.

From the owner: Erin has a background in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, Neurovascular Release, Visceral…read moreMassage, IFS & Trauma Informed Parts Work, Meditation, and Mindfulness. Erin is also a skilled Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer with experience in sustainable biomechanics, cross training, injury prevention, and corrective exercise. These therapeutic practices holistically help to improve your body awareness, posture, mobility, and reduce pain patterns. This work is all about release and understanding. Connecting with the right root, direction, or medicine to unwind the wound. Oftentimes this means helping resolve pain or injury, both chronic and acute. Other times it's supporting people in releasing tension, holding patterns, or re-defining mobility or postural patterns linked to whatever history that brought a client to that place. This process can look different for each client but it typically combines hands-on release, movement, and nervous system rebalancing. My goal is to hold space and create an environment where we both determine the right way to unravel whatever is held. Most people report feeling more ease or fluidity in their body after a session. ❤

HRAC is great. It's extremely clean, the functional training and workout rooms have an excellent…read moreselction of equipment, and the desk staff is super professional and friendly. I really enjoy the tennis drills and get effective instruction from the pros. I only wish that they'd let me add family members to my household membership when they come for a month, then leave, then come back. The weekly membership is costly, but the monthly one was perfect. And I wish the online reservations would let you get on a waitlist so I wouldn't have to call. But everything else is awesome and the owners are super nice and conscientious.

I really enjoy the HRAC and I really appreciate the staff's attempt at accommodating all the…read moredifferent needs of its patrons. I play pickle ball regularly there and I enjoy the experience so much. To the distractors I'd say, you try keeping everyone happy...good luck. HRAC, Keep up the good work!

Real Nice Guy. Very Intense. You see him running and working out all over the place in the area…read more He's close to 50 yrs old and he looks to be in better shape than most 20 year old folks. Dustin

Rick knows everything about functional training, and really does have the largest selection of…read morefitness equipment in the Gorge, and its fun!

I found the best features to be the 24x7 access, done via swipe card. As a 2 week visitor to the…read morearea who planned to do multiple workouts, the single month membership was most cost efficient for me, but they have other plans. Norbert was great at meeting me, explaining options and policies, & going over equipment. There's a reasonable array of strength-training equipment, and though some pieces look a bit worn, they're all in working order. Other visitors generally observed gym rules (no loud music playing from your iPhone) with one exception. They could stand to replace the yoga mats, some of which smell, others are repaired with tape. They're usable, but not very nice. A heavy punching bag is also available. Cardio equipment looks well-maintained but I didn't use it. A kitty named "Fuzzybutt" is the mascot, & sadly they don't seem to understand the issues with having a cat roam free. I'd sign up again when I'm back in town.

This gym delete negative reviews. You literally have to "make an appointment" to work out…read more Cross-fitters are rude and aggressive to regular gym members too like they are some elite group of people. Wish I could leave ZERO stars.

Sarah was an absolute asset to my birth experience. This pregnancy was as a surrogate, which…read morerequired me to give birth in a hospital, so I knew I needed a coach and an advocate. My first and only other birth of my daughter, was attended by 2 midwives at home and was the best day of my life. So, I hired Sarah and Charli for their doula services and was comfortable with either attending, just happy I knew them and they understood me and my birth plan. Sarah showed up at our house right when the contractions kicked in. She guided me through them and made the call when it was time to walk to Providence Hospital. Along with my husband riding our cargo bucket bike and 9-year old daughter walking with me, we walked the 1/2 mile to the hospital, stopping every minute or two for me to lean against her and have a contraction. She provided me with shelter and guidance. When we got to the hospital, I was taken up to the birth center and learned I was 5 cm dilated and felt a sense of accomplishment. The final 5 occurred over 3 hours between the tub and the yoga ball in the bathroom. Sarah was my crutch during the hardest ones. My family doctor, who knew my birth plan well, showed up and they, along with the nurses, worked together to let me know it was time to get on the bed and push. I squatted in reverse on the bed, holding tight to the railings. With every push, I could feel baby Penelope make her way through the birth canal, with intense pressure. I asked Sarah to guide me through the ring of fire so I wouldn't tear. We took it slow, allowing the head to crown, stop, head halfway out and back in, stop, head out, stop, shoulder out, stop, arm out, stop and then her body fell gracefully to the bed between my legs. I scooped her up, the nurses helped me untangle from the cord so I could turn around and sit with her. They toweled Penelope off, I scooted over and her new mama came over crying and sat next to me and I got to hand over the most beautiful thing in the world to the person who had wanted her most. I looked up at the room and everyone was smiling and taking in the moment, including Sarah. This was the most magical day of my life. I can't recommend her and Charli enough. Having a doula or midwife is a serious luxury in giving birth and I also attribute my fast recovery (casually walking and biking within a week) to them. I needed no epidural, emergency treatments or stitches.

I've worked alongside Hearth & Home midwifery as a birth photographer, so I've gotten to witness…read moretheir approach to client care from a different perspective and it's hard to put into words the attention and tenderness they give to a laboring woman (so you should definitely look at these pictures!) I had the honor of documenting their work as midwives, their gentle touch, their commitment to asking for consent every time they have to check the heartbeat, their quick thinking in moments of uncertainty, their competency and their overall gentle nature and amazing personalities. It's important to consider all of these things when inviting somebody into your birth space and especially when choosing a provider to help you bring your baby earthside. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody considering a homebirth. And I can't wait to work with them again!