The fire throwing was incredible to watch. So glad I happened upon this. Very talented artists and…read moregreat music.

I am so happy I found JaJa Circus! It is my ideal aerial gym: lots of space, height, big windows…read morewith lots of light, and tons of apparatuses! They have plenty of room for acrobatics, handstands, floor work, etc. The ceiling height is wonderful: 26' ceilings. They have lots of aerial classes and private lesson availability: silks, trapeze, corde lisse, straps, sling, lyra, and some custom apparatuses as well. The founders are veteran circus performers with decades of experience in Cirque du Soleil and Le Rêve, among others. I trust their industry expertise, knowledge, and connections. So happy to be training here!

Since last time...new improved storage space in the lounge area, and a stall bar set has been added…read moreto the wall! The only downside I have noticed in the last couple years is that instructors seem to come and go faster. By now I have either reached or am very close to my 10th Anniversary of taking classes at Afterglow. Still worth the hour commute and a great place for building courage that I can apply to other areas of my life.

Afterglow is such a gem of a studio in Portland! I love the instructors, the diverse offerings and…read moreclass curriculum, and the sense of community and support I get from attending classes. Not only do I get to grow in my art and athleticism, I get to connect with people like me. I have taken silks, Lyra, contortion, and flexibility and have enjoyed all of them. They also do great workshops and performances! Jolene, the owner, and all of the teachers and employees do a wonderful job of keeping the space clean, welcoming, and safe. Highly recommend.

Such a great space! It can be a touch challenging for parking. There is plenty, it is just that you…read moremay need to do some walking due to the entrance facing a street without parking spaces and due to it's positioning, the street parking is a blocks away with a few spaces only right in close. The space is very open for them to really arrange depending on the performance or use. I just recently saw an amazing performance there and it felt very intimate, even with the space pretty full. Keep your eye out for AWOL because the performances they produce or perform are always such a treat.

Jaw-dropping, eye-popping, spine bending --- electrifying aerial and dance performance! Feels a…read morelot like a Cirque du Soleil performance except you are seated close up --- way more intimate seating. You could rub elbows with the dancers! The aerial dancers were spinning and hanging from the rafters and or performing floor movements with a spirited and haunting musical set while interpreting the muse before sleep fading into a dream world. A superb story with balance of music, choreography and flying dancers! Wow! And what power and grace with passion and flexibility these amazing dancers displayed flying through the air. Wow again! You'll be amazed and you should definitely treat yourself to a one-of-kind AWOL performance! Go AWOL! Fly!

I came here on a Sunday afternoon for a beginners class to check out. The class was a half hour of…read morewarm-up, half hour of silks, and half hour of trapeze. I am very new to taking these types of classes, and that was not the case for everyone else. However, the instructor was super helpful in guiding me as much as possible. Everyone was supportive of my journey here and welcoming for being a newbie. I took this beginners class because I wanted to see if I wanted to invest money and into taking a 7 to 8 week class. I had a great time and I really enjoyed learning and developing the little skills that I was able to within that timeframe. I think taking one of the beginner class series would be the most helpful. I am glad that I enjoyed the vibe as there was people of all different shapes and sizes who were able to do amazing skill work. I also really like this place because they do shows around the city. I haven't seen one yet, but I definitely have seen them advertised and want to support them in the future.

Awesome instructors and fun experience! I love that the first 30 mins are warm ups and then you…read morehave a full hour of silks. It goes by very quickly and is a great workout!

I did my first barre class, the signature 45 with Amy and it was amazing. It was such a challenging…read moreworkout but the energy was so fun and welcoming and I felt so strong after!! This location was lovely too and it was easy to find street parking!! Such kind staff as well!

I took my first ever barre class at this location and enjoyed it! The staff was very welcoming and…read moreit felt like there was a great sense of community there. Upon first walking in, the receptionist was very friendly and introduced me to my instructor, who then gave me a brief tour of the studio and showed me the space she reserved for me in class (already prepped with a towel, resistance band, and a core ball). Christa was a great, enthusiastic instructor for the Signature 60 class. The class itself was a good workout that combines cardio, strength, and mindfulness. My only complaint is that the class was quite full! Although everyone had enough space to comfortably move during the strength and cardio segments on the floor, it was pretty crowded. I couldn't extend my arms while laying down on the mat during the core segment without touching the people on either side of me, preventing me from deepening my stretches.

I've had a lot of massages from many different masseuses and I think Leah ranks high on my list of…read morequality masseuses. I like deep tissue, skillful touch and she listened. After Leah worked with me, I felt very relaxed and grounded in my body. I slept so well that night and had been having trouble prior. The next day I felt my soreness had melted away. I also enjoy the light, supportive energy Leah has that makes me feel at ease. She is also one of the few I know who's not booked a month out, at least for now. I highly recommend her!

Wow, wow, wow! Every session is great, thoughtful and a deeply satisfying experience. From the Thai…read moreBody Work to the Acu-Aura Tuning Therapy Leah brings her knowledge, magic hands, and healing energy to every session. She takes time to ask questions and understand my needs and what is going on with me so she can take an informed approach while also unsung her intuition every step of the way. Try something uniquely special and treat yourself to a deeply relaxing and magical experience!

This place is amazing! My daughter Melanie LOVES the place, never wants to leave. The coach we had…read morewas phenomenal - kind, skilled, and totally in tune with Melanie's energy and needs. I couldn't recommend it more!

My young daughter Emilia loves Skyhook Ninja Fitness. She's really into obstacle courses and rock…read moreclimbing, and this has been a perfect fit for her. The coaches are kind, encouraging, and great at helping kids build confidence while having fun. She's always excited to go, and it's been wonderful to see her strength and confidence grow. Highly recommend for kids who love to climb, move, and challenge themselves.

Highly recommend this SPA. It's truly an amazing self care/mental health day respite. It's smack…read moredab in the middle of a sort of industrial/commercial/live space neighborhood in Portland. Some truly wonderful graffiti/urban art in the surrounding area. I digress. So this place is located inside of a modernish residential building. You would not know there is a SPA inside unless you actually go into the establishment, get checked in, and take the elevator up to the actual SPA. There you will see two nicely sized hot tubs and a cold plunge tub. Be warned that cold plunge is COLD! Opposite the tubs are the dry sauna and steam room which are HOT and the steam room is steamy! It does not take long to get a good sweat going, and before you know it you can feel the toxins and bad juju just melting away. They several types of water to re-hydrate room temp and cold water and sparkling water. I do believe I saw some plates that had oranges or apples or something of the sort. Be sure to try one of the foot scrub baths and massage. It really is the perfect tonic for pampering and stress relief. The massage therapist who handle my feet and calves was super friendly and professional. This foot care scrub and massage really the feet and calves much needed tension relief. There is a wonderful outdoor relaxation deck with lots of lounge chairs and tables to take breaks in between soak, sauna, and steam. This deck area overlooks a portion of the Portland city scape and highway. What made this deck enjoyable for me was waxing existential about what the folks in the cars driving by on the freeway might be thinking as you head back for a second dip into the hot tub. The SPA, locker and shower, and changing areas are all thoroughly maintained, clean, and give you everything you need to transition back into the Portland Urban. A really pleasant and enjoyable surprise Portland surprise.

I had the chance to visit both Knot Springs and Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel... and let's just…read moresay....they are not in the same league. Knot Springs? It's giving upgraded gym vibes. Think 24 Hour Fitness, but make it wellness. Hot tub, steam, sauna... clean, simple, and the staff are genuinely great. No complaints there. But the experience itself? It's just... basic. Cascada, on the other hand, is a whole different level. The comparison honestly feels like Spirit vs Delta, Holiday Inn vs The Ritz, Nissan vs Lexus. Once you've experienced that level of intention, design, and atmosphere, it's hard to go back. Knot Springs isn't bad, it's just not that. If you're looking for a straightforward soak, it'll do the job. But if you're chasing an elevated, immersive wellness experience... you might leave wanting more.

Loved this studio, but unfortunately it's closed now. It's been bought out and is now a traditional…read moredance studio - No pole classes from what I can tell, which is too bad. This was a supportive, judgement-free zone .

I am so happy that the Diva Den became a part of the Shawn Gardener Dance studio. It is wonderful…read moreto have so many great instructors and class options for such a reasonable price.

One of the hardest things about being mobility challenged is accessibility to just about anything…read morereally. I was so active and and I try to continue to be as much as I can. I have a tissue disorder so I need ADA seating and thankfully I was able to relearn to walk and I'm not paralyzed but my body also causes my funds to be limited. With that said, I completely understand that companies want to sell as many tickets at full price as they can before allowing Arts for All patrons. I just wish they would have this disclosed on the Arts for All site or that they only offer Arts for All as a rush situation the night of the event. Triangle Productions says to contact the box office for AFA tickets so I left several messages for Triangle Productions with no call back for weeks. Now the production is a month away so I figured I'd try email. I had to hunt down their email because their website just has a phone number. A few hours later I received a curt reply that they're too busy to deal with phone calls and that they only allow AFA tickets day of the show. They were only able to give me ADA seating if it was for a regular ticket. It's shocking and sad to receive such an uncomfortable reply like this especially reading their mission statement. I didn't ask to be disabled and unfortunately my disability affects my available funds. I want to support the Arts still and wish I could monetarily. I was just at a show last night and the choreographer's thank you speech moved me stating thank you for including yourself in this experience with us... my friend and I, upon leaving discussed how much this really affected us. I'm so grateful I was gifted that inclusive message last night because it made this intensely oppositional message a bit easier to bear. I might mention that that company reserved space for us weeks ago and all of their shows are sold out for their run as well.

What a wonderful experience in watching Margie Boule starring as Eleanor. She delivered a first…read moreclass performance. The story of Eleanor's life was woven together very well. I knew very little about her life. Fascinating. The reason for the low rating is due to the lack of microphones as well as speakers. Sitting five rows from the stage in the center and clould not hear Ms Boule most of the time except when she stood down stage.