Northeastern & mid-Atlantic US - my 200th review and the honor goes to an organization that's close…read moreto my heart, the Appalachian Mountain Club! I can't believe there aren't more reviews for the AMC, and I don't mean the movie theater. This is the BEST organization if you love the outdoors and live in the northeast! I belong to the NY-NJ chapter (https://amc-ny.org) but AMC has 11 local chapters also in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, RI, and the Potomac region (DC, MA, VA). AMC is the oldest outdoor club in the United States, and works to support and promote outdoor recreation & education, and environmental stewardship. The organization is filled with wonderful and dedicated people. Its trained leaders and volunteers organize SO many hiking, camping, backpacking, paddling, biking, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, sailing. etc. trips; as well as offer instructional & skills courses, wilderness first aid certification, and fun outdoor events accessible to everyone and at all levels of aptitude - and mostly for free or at low cost! They also offer incredible guided adventure travel and trekking all around the world to places like Patagonia, the Himalayas, Scotland, Switzerland, Canada, US national parks, Italy, Greece, southeast Asia, the Balkans, Africa, New Zealand, Fiji, etc. etc. You don't have to be a member to join most of the activities, events and trainings, but membership gets you a significant discount to paid events and trips, as well as 20% off lodging at their huts, cabins, and campsites, and on AMC books/maps & merch. We have a family membership and it's totally worth it. I've stayed in several of their lodgings but am particularly fond of the Harriman Outdoors Center here in Rockland County, NY - you can rough it or glamp, as it has excellent facilities, and FABULOUS food at their dining hall if you don't wish to give up your creature comforts while taking in some nature. Events can be searched on their website: https://www.outdoors.org/adventures/ (There's also a way to set up an activities digest email to get notified of new postings, but I leave that for the devoted to find. ;)) The NY-NJ leaders also post many of their hikes and other events on Meetup.com so you can look there for activities to join as well. There is also a young members group for under 40s. The groups are very active and often organize multiple events per week. All are welcome! By the way I don't work for AMC - I'm just a very passionate member and advocate and outdoor enthusiast, and think more people should know about them! (Even as I want to keep this best kept secret to myself lol.)

AMC is a great way to get active outdoors. Beyond the low membership fee, there are ways to…read morecontribute to the organizations conservation mission. www.outdoors.org

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This facility is amazing, featuring top-tier equipment and great courts. However, I'm leaving 3…read morestars because of a manager's incredibly rude attitude today regarding a Gilt City coupon issue. She treated me like a criminal and brought unnecessary anger to the interaction. While the venue itself is easily 5-star, the customer service was highly disappointing.

I thoroughly enjoy this gym. It boasts an impressive array of equipment, including a pool, jacuzzi,…read moreand sauna. My favorite feature is the shake bar. The gym attracts a diverse group of fitness enthusiasts, which serves as a constant source of motivation for me.

Joined today after did a trial here and several other gyms at different price points, but this gym…read morehonestly had everything I needed. The negatives reviews I read I didn't see. It's clean, and was able to workout easily. The overcrowding there is a lot of people but gym big and I only waited once. They also have the only women area the best. The jacuzzi had seen posting not working it is people were in there. Next weekend plan to take advantage of sauna and jacuzzi and yoga class happy with my choice.

Love this place, they are knowledgable and provides great care and service. Unlike usual PT spots,…read morethey give you undivided attention with variety of hands on care or exercises

Foram is an absolute gem! She has been helping me recover from my various injuries, ranging from IT…read moreband in my knee, wrist pain due to rock climbing, shoulder and elbow pain from tennis. I love how she has a background in many different physical activities, such as dance, cycling, and lifting. It helps ensure she knows how to treat her patients coming from various backgrounds. With each visit, it's evident that she has great care and empathy for her patients. I would highly recommend Foram for any and all PT needs!

I have been attending weekly intro pole dancing classes for 10 weeks, I have taken the chair dance…read moreclass and the floor flexibility class. All of these classes have been great and I highly recommend trying them. First of all, I'm new in town and don't know anyone so I took my very first pole class by myself. I was nervous, but the instructor, Autumn and other students were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. Secondly, I don't have any gymnastics or dance background, but Autumn structures the class to accommodate each student's ability. So if you're feeling like you're not capable of learning pole dance I assure you that you are and there's a class at this studio that is suitable for your needs. Also, with the price and parking it's incredibly accessible. The price is really reasonable. The intro package was the best deal around. At the time, (not sure if it's still going on) it was just $30 for three classes. The parking situation is THE BEST! They have two lots right in front with open free parking. I couldn't write this review without mentioning the beauty of this studio. It's on the 4th floor of the historic Yardly building in Union City. It has a spacious loft feel with high ceilings, lots of windows and city skyline views of the Freedom Tower. It's the perfect space to inspire movement and feel empowered. Lastly, it's important to mention COVID precautions. Masks are recommended and most people wear them. The poles are set 6 feet apart and are wiped down with alcohol frequently throughout class. I always feel really safe there and appreciate the precautions taken. I feel like I'm just starting a long journey with pole dancing and I'm really happy to begin here with Lovely Lioness. I sincerely recommend giving this studio a try because I think you might fall in love with pole dancing and their community the same way that I have.

Love this studio! The prices are very reasonable and the instructors are amazing! Super encouraging…read moreand are always helping you to improve. Definitely recommend taking a class if you never have, they have a beginner package that's cheaper so you can try out 3 classes.

If you're looking to go in depth with your reiki practicing, learning about Usui Tibetan lineage,…read moreand connecting with yourself and others through reiki, look no further. I had always been intrigued by reiki but I didn't know too much about it nor did I know anyone that practiced reiki. The opportunity to begin learning reiki was granted to me earlier this year (2024) when I met Nitya.I thought it would be a great learning opportunity and something I could begin to explore. Fast forward to the end of summer 2024 and I have just completed my Master Reiki training with Nitya. I am so grateful I took this leap and put my faith in Nitya and her knowledge to be where I am at now with reiki. Nitya has decades of experience in the realm of healing and it is definitely evident. She is the experimenter and experimentee when it comes to all things metaphysical. She is a wealth of knowledge and wants to share it with everyone and help people to learn and experience the gifts of reiki. Nitya is not dogmatic about her approach to teaching. She shows all facets and ways of approaching reiki, how to practice, what it could look like, etc, and encourages her students to try new things and listen to their intuition. She gives you the tools and guides you to understand reiki and how to practice it in the best way that suits the student, rather than a right and wrong way of doing things. She does her best to make reiki accessible to everyone and doesn't turn anyone away who is looking to learn. Her empathy and compassion overflows from the person she is and how she shows up as a teacher. I always felt extremely supported and seen by Nitya. Even thought I have now completed the 4 levels of reiki training with her in this lineage, I look forward to learning and growing alongside her for a long time. If you're looking for a reiki mentor, this is the person. Thank you to the moon and back, Nitya!

Nitya is a powerful reiki practitioner, a compassionate, empathetic human being, and a masterful…read moreteacher. Her trainings are extremely in-depth and her soul-deep knowledge of reiki is palpable in everything she does. I feel so blessed to have trained with her. Even just being in physical space with her is so calming. Her current sessions at FloLo Holistic are especially powerful. Reiki in a salt cave and the Reiki Float experience were both so cleansing and calming. I cannot recommend Nitya enough!

I had a mixed experience with Shakti. I saw her twice and then covid-19 happened and so .I couldn't…read morelet her into my private space. I don't usually opt for packages but bought a series of ten ($1,650) before the virus happened. I would not have done this if I had to do it over. I asked for my money back and it looks like she'll send me a few checks (not the full amount) even though hers is a non refundable agreement (which I didn't know). Anyway, I hardly know her and appreciate that she will send me some money.

Shakti has been my massage therapist for almost five years. I first came to go to her when I was…read morepregnant with my second daughter and have been seeing her ever since. I travel all over the world for my work and get massage wherever I go. And I have to say that after going to Shakti nothing quite compares.