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.

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.

Amy is AMAZING!! I had never taken aerial yoga before and was intrigued by seeing Eleven Aerial's…read moreInstagram page. The space for the class is inviting, clean, and relaxing. I have attended both full and smaller class groupings with her, and in none of Amy's classes have I felt anything but welcome. Amy instructs each participant with care throughout all movements. She has gotten me hooked on aerial yoga. You will leave class feeling restored, renewed, and ready to come back again!!

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 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.

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!

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.

I would LOVE to give Skyhook 5 stars and honestly the only reason I can't is the cost. I mean WOW…read more The cost is hard for a family with one kid but more than one to enroll it's super expensive. And I don't know ANY families in our friend group whose kids so ONLY one sport or activity so making sure you're using this to receive the benefit is tough. We did the "trial" week and it was GREAT. The instructors are terrific, the other kids there were SO nice and encouraging. The facility is super cool. There was no negative for us aside from cost. We had two kids who were crushed that they couldn't enroll after the week. I have to give special recognition to the Silks class and instructor. That class was SO cool and BOTH my kids wanted to do it again. How fun and challenging!! Everything there was incredible I just wish we could afford to do more.

I visited Knot Springs on a 2 hour day pass as a self care…read moretreat/fun experience shared with friends. I recommend using their referral system to get 20% your visit, especially for first timers. Unlimited tea was a huge perk. All the accessories you would need are provided: shower/spa shoes, towels (multiple types), their own line of yummy shampoo, conditioner and lotion. They even have a drying machine to cycle out the water in your swim suit. Love that there are multiple sections (hot soaking pool, warm still water, cold plunge, sauna, steam room infused with eucalyptus) to go through and that there's a guide for how to rotate through the spaces on the wall. The steam room was my favorite. Also love the outdoor balcony section with lots of chairs to soak in sunshine or lounge with a book. In my experience, service is super friendly esp with the mini locker room rundown. Water pressure and temperature is very finnicky in the shower stalls, but they were very spacious. However the women's bathroom portion can start to feel very small during certain waves of people coming in and out.

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.

It's amazing that I just attended my first show here! I go to a lot of performances and have…read moreregularly attended performances most of my life. Echo Theater is also located in a really convenient spot for me to go to shows! I was very surprised at how wonderful this space is... conveniently, they are able to transform the space to accommodate whatever they are performing. I also , appreciate a snack bar that has a decent array of snacks, though, I confess I was hoping that they had just soda (even just a coke) but I was amused at seeing Capri Sun. I was able to see one of the last showings of Death of a Drag Queen and was completely blown away. When a single performer is able to captivate the audience for over an hour... it speaks to incredible writing, directIon and performance... all of which were clearly present. It also makes me want to come back here to see what else they have going on.

I've been taking classes at Echo since January 2024. I first signed up on my roommate's…read morerecommendation, and I'm so glad I did. Training at Echo, I have become stronger both mentally and physically, made awesome new friends, and been inspired to express myself creatively in ways above what I ever imagined. I was totally new to acrobatics before, but now, I feel confident moving in the air, and have even performed in front of an audience! I have taken lyra, mixed aerial, harness, and circus fitness classes at Echo, and every class has been challenging, energizing, fun, ebullient, and creative. The instructors are positive and encouraging, offering modifications and additional explanations to meet students where they're at. Amy especially is the best -- she cultivates a whole class atmosphere that is collaborative, silly, and uplifting. She prompts students to tap into playful creative energy while also leading a workout that will sculpt your entire body! I love that Echo provides opportunities for student performance. At Student Showcases, Echo invites students to bring to the stage whatever they are working on in an incredibly supportive, warm, and empowering environment. Designing and rehearsing a piece with your friends is a bonding experience that challenges you to grow personally and in your circus skills! If you're looking for genuine, authentic, positive people, this is your place. The community at Echo Theater makes it so special. Students cheer each other on in class, design performances together, and form lasting friendships. As a nonbinary person, I really appreciate that the queer community is well-represented at Echo and pronouns are respected. Echo feels like the least-gendered space I've encountered in Portland -- where we're all just a bunch of humans making shapes in the air! I also love that a wide age range is represented in my classes. I am inspired by adults older than I am who are still moving, experimenting, and challenging themselves with fitness! I highly recommend taking classes at Echo if you're interested in aerial, tumbling, dance, or any movement arts. Echo is absolutely the place for trying something new and going outside your comfort zone. My heart lifts every time I walk into the building, anticipating an hour and a half of pure joy (and also sweat and chalk). Sign up for a class, you'll be glad you did :)

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!

Baffled sometimes when people say theatre is expensive to watch. We have so many great places to…read moresee plays for many different budgets, and Portland Center Stage hits the mark on it. They have a number of programs, like $25 tickets, Rush/Standby Tickets, Arts for All, Pay What You Will days. All very affordable! And for the quality of the shows here, it's absolutely worth it to go see at least one show a season. The stage crew and actors put on great shows! Every staff member I've encountered there have been friendly, patient and accommodating. I've done the Standby tickets for a few shows now and it's a great experience. Put your name on the wait-list about 90 minutes before showtime, go grab a bite to eat, and if you get a seat, that's great! If not, they can put you on the wait list for the next show (and then you can go do another activity downtown). They keep the place pretty clean too, really nice bathrooms haha.

I need to do an update as I have become a lot more attending of the performances here. The reason…read morefor this is accessibility. As someone with limited mobility often - I have a tissue disorder and some days I am far more mobile than others. I am also, due to the tissue disorder, more modest means. Thankfully Portland Center Stage is a proud Arts for All member. In addition - they really do welcome people. They have a lot of seating for ADA and accommodate you should you need chair arms or no arms or will have a spot cleared for your wheelchair. I appreciate tickets being low cost for me but with ADA it can be tricky and the events at the most challenging ADA locations expect you to show up right before a show hoping they will have an extra ticket which I cannot physically do and would not want that on ushers either. When inquiring, I have been treated with less than stellar attitude. I would love to have money and mobility and I used to! I know so many who are starting to struggle with mobility as they age and I really encourage them to go to spaces like this where they can easily get in and out. But even just calling - they actually answer the phone and are so helpful! I get that they want to sell as much at full price but it makes me really appreciate how truly welcoming Portland Center Stage is. Arts are healing and the productions here really are top notch. Their staff is very diverse throughout the theater making it feel like a safe space for everyone also. When seeing shows here, they do have a great concessions stand/bar with a great wine selection and some decent snacks. The theater is in such a great location - to the back of the theater is a favorite gelato place of mine and also some of the most delicious West African food if you want to make a whole night of it!