Great yoga studio with a wide variety of in person classes. I've been practicing yoga for 6 years…read morenow and while I have unfortunately moved out of the area as of recently, I will always take a class here when I am back in town. I recommend trying all of the classes. I would highly recommend the Qigong class as I tried it on a whim and it became one of my favorites. Thanks Thrive!

Wow my previous review was from so so long ago!…read more I'm a regular at Thrive for yoga. I've been practicing here off and on for 4 years. Two pregnancies and two subsequent kids means I don't get as much yoga in as I would like. The instructors are fantastic. Kind, patient, and very real and human. The classes are a good selection, but definitely not as diverse and creative as they used to be. The times that classes are offered is unfortunately limited. Usually one at 9ish and one at 5:30 during the week and on Sundays. I really miss having options on Saturdays! They have rolled with the challenges of the pandemic. In-person and online offerings, masks required, limited sizes of classes, and marked spaces.

Jerome is an amazing yoga instructor. He makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. He creates…read morea encouraging and safe space if you are new or advanced. Highly recommend coming to his restore and hot yoga classes. The vibe is amazing.

The owner, Tracy Gilday, is absolutely horrible, a narcissist and just plain rude. She demanded…read morethat I change my name because she apparently is the only one allowed to be named Tracy with the last initial G. Definitely not the kind of person you should want to do business with.

Very pleased by my experience at Unity barre so far. I chose to buy one month unlimited package…read moreafter my free class trial. It's been amazing so far. I am doing barre basics which is perfect for barre beginners. I have no dance background. This class slows down movements for learning purposes yet still get a fat burning workout. Service has been great. The employees seem very dedicated and genuine. Just seems like all around good people. Very glad I tried this out. Hoping it becomes a staple in my workout agenda. Hoping to see more of what barre has to offer! Ps... Located above Big5 next to target.

I am so excited about Unity Barre, the newest barre studio in town! I happened to stumble across…read morethis studio when I was out shopping one day, and I'm so glad I did! The owner, Kathy, teaches many of the classes, and she is so awesome and authentic and has such a fun energy! The classes are upbeat and get your heart rate up. I broke a sweat for sure! I definitely left with tight muscles that are promising to be sore for a day or two at least! The studio is in the shopping center across the street diagonally from Town Center, at the Haven and Foothill intersection. It is located right inside the entry way, if you go in on the Haven side. I will definitely be back!

Hells Bells Folks, This place ROCK! yes I mean Rocks, just try out the Zumba Classes. So lets…read morejust ditch that boring workout routine surrounded by all those purple or orange walls and the rows of new fangled treadmills with little TVs attached, (of course we will not disclose the location of said purple or orange walls) Why should you pay diddly for those squats I ask? Why spend countless hours staring at jiggling bodies with meringue arms flapping in the wind, join the Zumba craze here at Nelson's. Of course folks there is always a Cardinal Rule, and Cardinal Rule #1 is: For all Zumba classes @ Nelson's you HAVE to sing along to ALL songs, okay, so who cares if it is in a language you don't even speak, you are A ROCK STAR! You are in your own Groove, Baby! Come one come all, this is it, this is the happening place baby! You Rock!

The gym is never too crowded which I love and they have amazing hours during the week. Sometimes I…read morelike to come in early at 5am and sometimes I like coming in at 9pm. The gym is always clean and doesn't have that musty gym smell that some gyms have. They also support freedom of choice which I love! I've been coming here for the last year and I'll continue to be a member here for a long time.

I've been with Body and Brain Yoga/Tai Chi close to 10 years. I was introduced to to B and B in…read moreArizona, and now in West Linn Oregon. As the title indicates, this approach is not just an hour of physical exercise. The concept of mental awareness is unique: awareness of breathing, the understanding of energy "within" and "without" and an overall outlook on the merits of flexibility, both physically and mentally. Bill Patterson

I developed arthritis at age 48 and now have 2 hip replacements. My activities were restricted, I…read morebecame depressed and angry. After 3 months training 3x/week with M. So Mi practicing tai chi and yoga, I regained strength, flexibility, quieted my mind, and, most importantly, a positive attitude/feeling about myself. This practice is ideal for seniors and others who were once active/healthy and want to regain energy, balance, body/mind connection, reduce stress - heal their bodies and calm their minds. Honestly, this practice may have saved my life.

If you're looking for a partner in your wellness journey, look no further! Body Works Wellness…read moreCenter in the Willamette area of West Linn is conveniently located right off I-205. The therapists are professionals equipped to understand your needs and offer treatments specific to you. They also share tips you can do on your own when not getting a treatment. I have been seeing Genevieve every month for a year, with no expectation of stopping. Each treatment starts with a check-in and is tailored to what I need. This is no run of the mill massage, you will get individualized attention to help you be your best.

I have been receiving treatment here for 5 years and can't say enough! I have seen many massage…read moretherapists over the years, but no one could heal me except for Body Works Wellness Center...they are the best! They incorporate orthopedic massage which is absolutely amazing. The available services include, but are not limited to, wellness massage, orthopedic massage, stone work, personal training, and strength training...try it today...you won't regret it!

I went to the intro class and loved it! I ended up getting a membership. The studio is very clean…read moreand organized. They have a ton of cute retail to purchase. I especially like the convenience of using the app to book classes online. I usually do the 6am classes and the instructors are all so kind and give you a good workout! I'm coming up on my 1 year anniversary in January and I'm excited to say I'm a lifer.

I'm very disappointed with how my membership cancellation was handled. I attempted to cancel and…read morewas later charged nearly $400 through auto pay, which I was told required a written cancellation 30 days in advance - something that was never clearly explained when I signed up. I also lost two class credits after canceling well in advance, and was told it was likely a tech glitch, but the credits were never restored. On top of that, the classes I wanted were consistently full, which made the membership difficult to use. I'm hoping management will review and issue a refund for the charges that occurred after my cancellation attempt.

I have a Y6 all-access studio membership, and have been to 24 of YogaSix's 216 studios, mostly…read morealong the west coast. I'm relatively new to yoga, having taken it up when I turned 59, and even after 538 classes, I am still learning and refining with every one. It has been a life-changing experience for me, having improved my balance, flexibility, strength, tone, and blood sugar level, and is the highlight of my days. A few of the studios, all in California, are what I call "Classic", before the franchise-standard look-and-feel stark white modern aesthetic was developed. This studio is modern. Upon entering, you're greeted by a Wellness Advisor. At a few studios, you check yourself in via an iPad at the front desk, but at most, the WA checks you in after they remember or ask you your name. You can check in via the app once you're close to the studio, but that doesn't refresh the WA's screen immediately, so they may not see that you did. The app for browsing studios and booking classes is overall excellent, with just a couple bugs. It'll offer to put the class on your calendar automatically. Finding a suitable class for your needs is generally easy, with the hard classes in the early morning and into the mid-day, and the easier Slow Flow and Restore classes typically towards the end of the day. Despite Y6 being a franchise operation, there is a LOT of variability between studios in the mix of classes they offer and the details I note below. The single practice room (some studios have two) has a mirror across the entire front wall, but the instructor also faces you and usually mirrors the poses, so this can produce confusion on the teacher's and student's parts as everyone tries to figure out which side to move depending on whether they look at the teacher or their reflection. To me, mirroring only makes sense in an outdoor setting. Most studios, like this one, use vinyl flooring. Some use rubber, which would be awfully hard to keep clean. There are cubbies and lockers to store your things. A few studios have sexed locker rooms with showers, but this studio has two unisex restrooms. There is often a wait for the restroom during the busy turnover times when one class is leaving and another arriving. There's a Flowater water dispenser to fill up your bottle. There are free sweat towels available where you check in; some studios charge for them. Mats and mat towels can be rented. Parking is free. This studio allows late arrivals, which is both accommodating and disruptive. All of the classes are heated, from 85 to 105, with 30-40% humidity, but specific temps are left up to each teacher. The room is laid out with stickers for the top of each mat, allowing for 4 rows of 9 mats, leaving a moderate amount of room between you and your yogi neighbors. There's a thin weight-bearing pole in the middle of the studio that doesn't interfere and can be even be useful for those who aren't along a side wall for support. Virtually all studios have a tall ceiling, but this is the only one with a short ceiling, so tall people have to choose one of the spaces where their hands won't hit the ventilation tubes that hang from the ceiling. A few studios offer TRX, but this one doesn't and couldn't given the low ceilings. The sound system and color-changing lights are high quality. There's a microphone for the instructor, but only one of the 19 teachers use it, so it can be hard to hear the cues if the music is loud. Six studios across the country offer virtual classes, which can be useful when you're traveling internationally; this one doesn't. The walk-in prop room is small, with weights, blocks, bolsters, straps, and bands, all free to use. The teachers don't enforce "in through the inhale door, out through the exhale door", so it's bumper cars getting or putting away your things. The weights are mismatched, rubber coated, and some are torn and rusting; some studios use more durable metal-handled weights with solid rubber ends, but those can be harder on your hands. This studio is one of the few where the instructor places the cooling eucalyptus towels directly on your forehead and gives you a one- or three-second head massage. I find it delightful, but you have the option of signaling to skip the touching. Most studios have the cooling towels placed next to your mat during shavasana, or have them available as you leave the yoga room. Side note: the washer and dryer were broken for over two months at this studio, so there were no sweat towels, cooling towels, or mat towels available. The majority of instructors at this studio are really good, among the best I've had. Each of them go through 200 hours or more of training. The yogis here skew towards the young and fit. Everyone appears happy and spent when class is over, as it should be.

Opening soon! Finally . . . The 'brick & mortar' YogaSix in Lake Oswego! From the outdoor classes…read morethat this group has held in Roehr Park - on the Willamette, I am sure the studio experience will be great. Each week a different instructor leads the classes - each class then is different . . . a different style yoga and a varied method of teaching. It is a perfect way to get acquainted with all of the classes offered once the studio opens near downtown LO. The studio owners have been great with communication. Throughout the winter, YogaSix Lake Oswego has kept members updated on the opening - as well as emailing yoga video workouts to do at home. I have been to many yoga classes, and the personalized attention & well-planned workouts that YogaSix gives its members is impressive. If the owners can do this well while not having the studio opened yet, the new YogaSix looks like a great addition to Lake Oswego.

I looked at several gyms in West Linn - Lake Oswego area and found the best value at Fit For Life…read more What turned me on to FFL was that they offer very reasonable prices, all classes are free to attend, and you pay month to month. You are not locked into any long term memberships that I found at other gyms. When it comes to equipment they offer all the things you need. Plenty of cardio machines, free weights, and circuit training. They have a large number of TVs as well. Overall FFL is my recommendation for a no frills gym that offers excellent value for your money. I don't think you will be able to find other gyms that compete on this level in the area.

what?! No reviews for Fit for Life? I thought everyone in West Linn comes here...at least, every…read moretime I'm here that's what it feels like. This is a small but very well-kept gym right across the street from Market of Choice. Even though the place is not that big and the basement-like location=no windows, there are plenty of machines, weights, medicine balls, etc. I usually never have to wait for a treadmill. The bathrooms & machines are spotless, the staff is really nice, and I just get a good feeling after working out here. There are free yoga/pilates/aerobic etc classes you can take, so check out their schedule. Times to avoid: 4-6PM. Lots of after-work folks here during this time. The one downside of going to a small, locally owned gym: really limited hours. They close at 9, which is fine during the summer when I have plenty of time, but other times, I prefer to work out late at night!