Sometimes trying a new studio (or going to your first class!) can be intimidating. You don't know…read morewhat to expect. Well, I hope this review helps. Bliss is a place where everyone is welcome. It's a warm environment (not a hot-yoga joke, okay, maybe it is). The instructors are friendly, helpful, inspirational and encourage you to make the class your own. If you have questions after class they're always available to help. If you're new to yoga, check their schedule and try a "basic" class. If you've got a regular practice, you can jump into any class - the instructors will offer various options during the session to be sure you get the most out of the time. What I like about Bliss is that I've been able to push my practice further than I expected. The instructors encourage *trying* because you never know what you might be able to do if you don't try it from time to time. I have tight shoulders and have always struggled with Eagle arms. Thanks to suggestions for modifications and additional stretching at home, I'm getting closer! I always leave Bliss with a warm (and sweaty) body, but more importantly a warm heart; full of self-assurance, love, hope and peace. It's a place to call home. Don't be intimidated, come on in - you're home here.

As a California transplant yoga addict, I am so glad I found this place. The classes are…read morechallenging and the room is very hot. Be sure to bring extra towels and water. The instructors are very good, and each has their own style. They will push you but will always encourage you to listen your body and take breaks as needed. One of the things I enjoy the most about Bliss Yoga is the strong sense of community. Everyone seems to have practiced together for a while and are good friends. What a wonderful place to practice yoga. On a final note, the sculpt classes here are also killer!

I really can't say enough good things about Michelle. Amazingly skilled therapy via massage…read more Emphasis on the therapy piece. She brings a very well rounded approach to her practice. She is able to get to the root cause of a muscular issue. For example, my leg has been through it, everything from a major break requiring hardware to extensive overtraining with a well meaning Personal Trainer which led to the overdevelopment of some muscles and the under development of others. The combined imbalance in the muscle development causes significant cramping upon any exertion. It takes time, but Michelle is able to get the muscles into a cooperative and functional state. I always sleep really well the night after an appointment, because I don't have to deal with the continuous nocturnal cramping. I actually can sleep without fear of being painfully catapulted from my sleep while my leg muscle balls to the point where my tendons feel like they're going to rip right off my bones. Imagine if she is capable of that what you will experience with a relatively normal need to just relax or de-stress. Both my husband and I absolutely love her!!!

I have no words to explain the treatment I got here. I had so much pain and we tried different…read moremodalities like energy healing. The most beautiful massage I have ever had. And now I feel great

Really negative experience with irrational and rude front desk clerk today at 3:30pm…read more I will no longer go here. Upon checking in, I was told by a viscerally nasty older woman (severe gray haircut) that my membership expired Dec 31st. It's February 9th. Ok, I'll make a call and handle this. But then this vicious entity refuses to give me my Silver & Fit ID Number because it was no longer valid. She berated me for having picked up a slip of paper off the counter to jot the number down. The number she refused to give me " If you had wanted a piece of scratch paper, I would have given you one. If you had asked! That's an enrollment card'!!" I left a message for a membership director to give me a call. This evening at 8:30, Tanya calls, and attempts to apologize for the front desk clerk. Tanya 'doesn't know' who was working the front desk today. Tanya does provide the expired ID number, which I can use as reference with my health insurance. Puhleeze! No. No thanks. I never will step foot in that legitimately hostile environment again. BTW, I am a person of color.

Friendly staff, clean facility everywhere. I frequent the gym area for the weight resistance…read moreequipment, the recumbent bike and the treadmill. Check it out if you're looking for a gym facility. They have a full assortment of machines as well as free weights including two deluxe lifting cages and platforms.

Lee makes every session fun, which keeps me coming back. Through functional strength training with…read morehim, I've lost weight and feel stronger in everyday life. He is knowledgeable, encouraging and I highly recommend him!

I have been going to Pursuit almost two years now and really love the facility. They have made a…read morelot of improvements and upgraded a lot of their machines. I started working with Emma shortly after I joined as a way to get reacquainted with lifting and working out after having kids. I'm still training with her because she is super knowledgeable, patient, and makes sure to tailor my plan to me and my busy lifestyle. She is great at holding me accountable and pushes me to be better and stronger each week. I highly recommend Emma as a personal trainer!!

I can't believe nobody has left a review yet! This gym is awesome for women, men, young adults, and…read morechildren. What is offered: 24/7 fitness Crossfit classes Interval classes Yoga Cycling More The schedule is updated every so often to keep it fresh. There are childcare options on top of the kids CF classes. All the people who work there are very nice and inviting. They cater to your experience, fitness level, and goals. No pressure either if you go in for the free trial period and decide it's not what you're looking for.

Been going here only 3 days but so far it's pretty good. I run multiple business and always telling…read morepeople what to do. It's nice that I come here and I can just shut off my brain and get away from everything and have a plan already ready for me!!

Carly is an amazing teacher and has sparked my newfound love for yoga! I came to her completely…read moreunfit and not flexible at all after having two kids and not doing any consistent work out in years. I had several injuries that she said were no problem to work around. I was very scared for our first class, especially since it was in public at a park! But Carly has such a calm demeanor she put me at ease. She is one of those rare teachers that meets you where you are; she knows when to give pointers and when to just let you do your best at attempting new poses. She is always very responsive with any questions or concerns. Even though she is SO knowledgeable about the body and yoga she finds a way to explain things in a way that makes sense. She also gives you explanations that put into context what you are doing and why. She challenges me every time, but is understanding and flexible with my limitations. I cannot recommend Carly and Catalyst Yoga enough! If you are interested in trying yoga, no matter your past experience, Carly has a ton to offer as a teacher and role model.

I love kayaking and I love yoga! I have attended yoga classes on land at the YMCA and I kayak in…read moreLake Stevens often. When I heard about standup paddle board yoga class in Lake Stevens, I had to check it out. Yoga on land is fine. But standing up, on a paddle board, in Lake Stevens, doing yoga stretches, is a lot harder but well worth it! I fell in the lake but Carla was very patient with helping me get back on the board. I'm glad I did! It was awesome! It was a perfect summer day for this class and very relaxing on the lake. If you want to challenge your yoga practice, this class will provide that. But even if you don't practice yoga, maybe you just enjoy standup paddle board or kayak, this class will add an fun and interesting layer to your aquatic adventures.

Rene is awesome. Her technique is sure to relieve your aches and pains. very knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional

Rene is a very talented and personable. She gives a very good massage incorporating a tendon…read moremassage she has developed. It is different than other techniques I have had done to me but I think it will be very beneficial after a followup treatment. She has great hands and an intuitive touch which, unfortunately, is not always found in many "clinical" massages I have had. Her place is meticulously clean and welcoming. She really cares about what you need and want from your session, whether it is Swedish, effleurage, or other types. I had the two hour "Royal" treatment and it was one of the best massages I have had in a very long time. She is professional and thorough. I recommend her highly.

*** Review for 3-day beginner motorcycle permit course ***…read more Let me begin by saying that Sherry Jennings and Sean Grimm are absolutely excellent instructors; you can really tell they care about keeping you safe. Sherry's enthusiasm and passion for motorcycling and teaching were amazing. She has a very vibrant way of teaching that easily holds your attention. Both Sherry and Sean were super helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. They WANT you to succeed and they're beyond great at what they do. That being said, it would be nice if the class sizes could be smaller. Our class was 16 riders. On the range, we had both instructors present, but I felt like if there had been fewer riders, there would have been more room for individualized help and feedback. I want to be very clear that this is a critique of the WMST class itself and NOT a fault of the instructors in any way--the instructors truly did their absolute best to help everyone and spent extra time with the people who needed it most while still being attentive to everyone. Having more time on the range would also be helpful for nailing skills down. The bikes seemed to be well-maintained (take with a grain of salt since I only rode two). I liked that we got to pick what style of bike we wanted to ride. I felt extremely lucky with my classmates; everyone was super kind and supportive of each other, which was awesome! Honestly, a big highlight of this experience for me was the other wonderful people taking the course alongside me--to say they were great would be an understatement. *** End of review, advice below *** I have literally zero experience with motorcycles and was lucky enough to pass my permit exams first try. FOR ALL MY FELLOW COMPLETE BEGINNERS, PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE!! This is a whole new skill you're learning and you absolutely need to set yourself up for success! *Your course includes the Champ U NEW RIDER online course, at the BARE MINIMUM you need to complete the portions outlined in the email. But don't stop there. COMPLETE THE WHOLE ENTIRE ONLINE COURSE **BEFORE** YOUR IN-PERSON COURSE! You really need to set yourself up for success with the book learning, especially if you don't have access to practice with a motorcycle. Even if you have previous experience, I would still recommend completing the entire online course because you want any misconceptions corrected before they possibly hurt you. The online course covers a lot of great stuff, there's really no reason not to do it (it's free!). Plan ahead and start it early because it takes a while to get through everything, but this is a lifelong skill and I promise you it's totally worth it! *ENGAGE IN CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS!!! PAY ATTENTION DURING CLASSROOM PORTIONS! Show the instructors that you are listening by engaging with the discussions! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, ASK! The instructors are super friendly and are more than happy to explain anything you're wondering about. *Watch videos of the permit test on YouTube so you know what to expect *Take deep breaths and try to relax! Watch what everyone else is doing and see how everybody is making mistakes. IT'S OK! That's part of learning! It helps your confidence when you realize that pretty much everyone else is struggling and learning too! If you don't pass the first time, don't beat yourself up. This is difficult and there's a LOT to process. You can know what you need to do and still panic under the pressure of a test. Just do your best and don't give up. Stay safe!

A friend wanted to get his motorcycle license so I decided to take the class with him. We took the…read more3 day "Learn to Ride" class with WMST in Auburn. This class is the first of two classes to get the motorcycle endorsement. Passing the Learn to Ride class gives you the permit, allowing you to legally ride and practice riding for six months but with some restrictions (not riding with other passengers or at night among other things). Passing the returning rider course gives you the actual endorsement that does not have any restrictions. The Auburn classroom location is next to the Johnny Rocket's and across the Dave & Buster's at the Outlet Collection Mall. Day 1 was on Friday evening and consisted of a couple of hours of learning safety rules, myths vs facts, tips, and laws of riding motorcycles in the classroom. Day 2 started off on the range where we rode the motorcycles provided by the class and learned the basics of riding. In the afternoon, we went back to the classroom to learn the rest of the material and then took the written test. Day 3 was on the range where we continued practicing our riding abilities and then ended with the riding exam. The written exam consisted of 50 multiple choice questions (mostly common sense questions) and you need an 80% to pass. The riding exam consisted of 5 riding exercises to test basic riding abilities. Now onto the class itself: it is meant for beginners and those with no motorcycle riding experience, but the instructors moved quickly and skipped a couple of things that I thought would've been important to tell students in case they have no knowledge about motorcycles. Extremely simple things like how to know if a bike is too big for you, how to shift gears, and how to properly hold the handles without getting wrist pain. I learned a good amount of the basics from asking other riders because our instructors didn't teach us for whatever reason. It's a class where they let you go and figure things out on your own and they jump in when you need it. I like that but I'd also appreciate knowing how to do some things to help accelerate our learning. At some points the instructor was more interested in telling jokes than actually teaching the class which wasn't ideal. I never planned on buying a motorcycle or riding one on the road, but I wanted to try something new and this was an educational class that got me out of my comfort zone. I passed both exams which I'm happy about but the class itself wasn't the best experience. The instructors were interesting characters but not the best educators. Some other things I wish I would've known: - You can use hiking boots as your riding boots. This would've prevented me from buying motorcycle boots just for the course that I won't use again. - They have helmets that you can borrow if you don't have one. Again, I bought a helmet just for the course. - Read the motorcycle operating manual before the class so terminology is not new to you if you're not familiar with riding.