Andrea has been a God send for me and I mean that literally. My spine is fused and I have other…read morehealth issues. Her specialized Tai Chi that she will format to your health is so wonderful and she listens and cares and will continue to make changes as things change with your body. She has also been helping me with pain management through visualization & other relaxation techniques for my blood pressure, it is now 124 over 78. Thank you! Namaste Andrea Diana N.

Andrea was a great teacher! I had four virtual lessons with her, and I learned so much. She helped…read moreme with balanced posture and taught me some new forms. She coached me through the most healthful body positions for core, and arms and legs while doing forms. With a focus on smooth flow and breathing, she offered ways to modify forms for my individual needs by being aware of what feels right for my body. Her encouragement made me feel very positive and optimistic about my continued journey forward into learning more tai chi. She's a great person to reach out to if you need some expert guidance in confidently undertaking tai chi.

I absolutely love this Y. It is the Taj Mahal of all YMCA's in my opinion. They offer a wide…read morevariety of adult and children classes, a beautiful swimming pool and the best running track I have seen in comparison to the many others. I really appreciate the fact that in the swimming pool area include numerous places for adults to sit while the kids have classes or just participate in free swim. When I went to Puyallup last Sunday, I could barely believe there are virtually no places to sit, so thank you for making the pool area user friendly and the, 'You are welcome type feel.' Very clean and the staff are helpful and friendly. Fantastic instructors who are fun, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Love the location! The only reason why I am giving this establishment 4 stars versus 5 is that they do not offer even one time slot for evening pickleball. There are many people who just cannot be at the Y in the early morning or afternoon, which is very unfortunate for them.

NOT A SAFE PLACE FOR WOMEN ANYMORE!!! This has gotten out of control! Women should not be bringing…read moreboys into the adult side of the women's locker room who are 5 or older. It's gotten to the point that 5, 8 and 10 year old boys will come into the women's side of the locker room and just stare at women and the parent or the staff are doing nothing about it. I have been writing comments and asking the staff to enforce the rules for over a year now and none of them will. My 12 and 14 year old girls aren't even comfortable going into the women's locker room anymore. They shouldn't even let 5 and under in the women's locker room. There is a kids side and it sold be 2 and under for boys. They even have a family room but they ignore it and use the women's locker room. If they are going to bring the kids in they need to follow the rules and use the kids side not the adult side. The signage is not clear enough or people don't bother even reading the signs. I tried to inform a mom today that there was a kids side and ask her to take her boy to the other side but that feels wrong also because that's where the little girls are. I was verbally attacked and was getting yelled at by the woman for asking her to please take her boy to the kids side. She's yelling and me and crying and the I get ganged up by 3-4 other women even though she's the one yelling and swearing at me. Staff did nothing about it!! The lifeguards ignore the boys waking into the women's locker room who are clearly older than 5 as well. It's not a safe place for females anymore and it's only getting worse.

"Many thanks" would be the first thought that comes to mind when thinking about the free,…read moreopen-to-anyone, Tai Chi classes Caylen provided at Alki Beach this summer. Prior to my first class with Caylen, I was interested in starting a meditation practice but having a very hard time with it. Physically sitting still and mentally letting go **aren't exactly** my strong suits. And that's when a friend pointed me toward Caylen's classes and recommended that I might want to try something that incorporated a bit more movement. My initial reaction was "Yeah, okay, it couldn't hurt." That, and I got a good laugh out of the well-worn joke describing Tai Chi as, "Old people sneaking up on trees." A half-dozen classes later, I still laugh at the joke... but I'm now very appreciative of what I've learned from the "Storm Tai Chi" classes. If you're looking for some sort of over-the-top, high energy, highly regimented class... this might not fit the bill. But if you want to learn about Tai Chi (and although this might sound silly, about yourself as well, in both a physiological and mindful sense) I'd encourage anyone to attend one of Caylen's classes. They are informal, but exceedingly informative. The instructional style is low key but amazingly insightful. And the number of times I find myself using (sometimes subtlety, sometimes very overtly) the things from a lesson in everyday circumstances often catches me by surprise. Be it something to do with breathing, or awareness, or being present, or even pushing things away or pulling things towards me (either physically or mentally)... it's ALL GOOD. And yes, I even find that since working with Caylen, some of the more traditional meditation practices are now easier, much easier, to get my mind around. All because of my time spent learning how to "sneak up on trees". Update: Caylen's outdoor Alki classes are over for the year, but will resume in the spring. Other class info can be found on his website.

I went as a new student who has no experience with tai chi. The instructor was patient, helpful,…read moreand took extra time with me. Nice facilities and great quality instruction from a long line of tai chi masters. I'm super impressed and excited to go back :)

If you have any interest in Tai Chi or martial arts you owe it to yourself to sit in on one of his…read moreclasses. As a long time student of martial arts, Yang Jun is the best instructor I've met in over twenty years of experience. He comes from a family with a long history of famous masters. His skill at Tai Chi is deep and his character is welcoming, open and funny. This is not a franchise like some other schools so don't expect a hard sell on classes. The art takes many years to develop but the effort is worth the time. This school is definitely worth your business.

Namaste ... to all the instructors and business owner(s) at Three Trees!…read more I am truly thankful to you all especially during COVID for offering 'zoom' yoga and offering at affordable prices! And, I may be one yogi who actually prefers 'zoom' yoga with its convenience, comfort of your own space and props, ease of use... please please please continue to offer post COVID My yoga practice has grown with the ability to 'zoom' and I look forward to my practice! I appreciate the diversity of classes and instructors available, and have seen my strength grow both mentally and physically! Another treat is trying out classes from recent graduates of their yoga instructor classes when a substitute is needed. A new 2021 feature offered is earning points towards a free class or merch when completing a class! Rewards works for me!

November 2024: This yoga studio is organized, clean and has a calming atmosphere. The instructors…read moreare knowledgeable and friendly. There are a variety of classes throughout the week. They have equipment you can borrow too. They use an app with which you can sign up for classes, buy passes, read instructor bios and reviews, etc. It is convenient. Recommend!

Stumbling across this class is one of the best things that happened to me this year. The…read moreinstructor, Vadim, is the real deal, with several decades of deep experience. This isn't westernized "McDonalds" qigong, this is the genuine practice, the teachings passed down by Chinese masters of the art. As a beginner, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Vadim made me feel immediately welcome, patiently reviewing foundational practices like Ba Duan Jin. I'm thrilled he emphasizes standing practices (e.g. Zhan zhuang), deceptively powerful exercises often overlooked by lesser teachers. He's great at demonstrating proper form, explaining WHY we're learning particular practices, and patiently correctly mistakes in our form. After my last class (a real workout for body and mind!) we got tea and talked about life. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an accomplished and generous teacher. Hope to see you in class one day!

Vadim is an excellent teacher, he demonstrates the movements and provides clear instructions on…read morebreathing, energy flow, and mental focus. I always feel energized and relaxed after class. It's wonderful to be outside and breathing fresh air.

We absolutely love this school! Our kids have enjoyed it and are learning a lot of skills and…read morediscipline. Parents got in on it too and so we train as a family. We really appreciate how friendly yet firm the coaches are with the kids. Special thanks to Sifu Joey!! We really appreciate his dedication to the skills he teaches.

Be leery of getting into a contract. There's basically no refund policy even when an instructor is…read moreproblematic. I talked myself into buying a year for the discount. Had reasons to quit after six months and asked for a partial refund, was given a hard no. Once the year was up, I got billed for August because they automatically set you up for month to month and wasn't informed I needed to give a 30 day notice in June. The classes were fine, but the business practice side was very frustrating.