I was lucky enough to practice for over a year with two of the lovely yoga teachers at The…read moreBreathing Room, so I will relate my experiences with them. Heather is a cheerful and patient teacher, perfectly able to make comfortable even those very new to the practice of yoga. One of her loveliest classes consists of mindful breathing and relaxation; letting the body loosen up and let go of all the tension that we hold without knowing. I practiced with Julie as I became more familiar with the basic poses. Her style is gentle, encouraging, and promoting of mindfulness - of listening to your body and not pushing yourself to injury. I am particularly grateful to Julie because after I suffered a knee injury that greatly limited my ability to practice yoga, she helped me design a series of poses with extensive modifications so that I could strengthen my body without exacerbating my pain. Also, I confess that I admired Julie's selection of music for her class so much, that I asked her to share her playlist with me for my home practice (which she generously did). I recommend Heather and Julie's classes wholeheartedly, no matter the level of fitness or previous experience with yoga. The best way to keep up to date with their schedule is via their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/breathinginvancouver).

What a comfortable, clean, and welcoming studios. I did the Yoga1-2 class at 8am on Saturday. The…read moreinstructor was very welcoming, showed me around and the room was all set up with props and such. The practice itself was opening, and stretching with many variations and options to go deeper or ease up. I really appreciate the cues for internal awareness and body awareness.

Very small gym, 24…read morehours which is nice. Have to call and set up a time to establish membership which is a little inconvenient but typical for small towns. No online sign up, which I think would have made the process much simpler.

This fitness center has it all! It is open 24/7 so you can go whenever works into your schedule…read more the facility is always very clean. The equipment is great. They have some of the brand new treadmills that are sturdy to run on. In the front of the space they have all of their cardio and weight machines as well as free weights. The back room, if it isn't be used by a class is wonderful! You can use it for videos to do by yourself on the large screen projector (they have all the ones that you see on the late night tv infomercials) or just use all of the different fitness toys -- bosu balls, trx straps, stretching straps, dumbbells, kettle balls, etc. They do have fitness classes also - the new Pound Fit, yoga, pilates, senior fit, and bootcamp. To work out you just have to call the number on the windows to get a membership -- one of the owners will arrange a time to meet you. If you just want to drop in for a daily workout, you have to knock on door for someone to let you in and then you just drop $5 in the drop slot. Pretty slick! All in all you would never think to find such a well rounded gym tucked away in the small town of Kalama. Try it out today!

Five stars for the instructor: Desiree. She welcomed me into the studio and got me signed in with…read moreno problem as this was my first time to the studio (visiting from CA). The vinyasa class began right at 8:30am. Desiree began class with a mantra and a suggestion to focus on for "today's practice." I like that! She reminded us often to breath & led us through mindful flows. To the people who were new to Yoga (there were 2 I believe) she was very encouraging and reminded them this was their practice and to find a position comfortable for them. Overall an excellent experience & I'm most likely going to class tomorrow @ 10:00am unless my brother plans something else for me at that time. 4 stars because I couldn't make a purchase from their store because it "doesn't open until 11:00am." I get it. Only certain people have keys to the kingdom, but it would have been great to do a little shopping. The store is filled with lots of yoga & non-Yoga related items. #vacationshopper

We have been going to yoga for about a year and this is my first experience with yoga. The staff is…read morefriendly and there are different techniques taught by each person. There are beginner classes and more advanced classes, some classes focus on the core. The sessions are mostly in the morning and in the early evening. Don't be late! She has plenty of floor space and some merchandise for sale, including mats. I find these exercises have helped flexibility in my neck and spine (it makes it easier to drive). I am a guy, 54, and would recommend this activity to anyone. I believe the first class is free for locals!

I've been practicing Yoga for over 10 years. I've been to studios in Washington, Oregon and Idaho…read moreand from the moment I walked in, Peter, the Yoga teacher , was rude. There are no welcome to the studio feeling (this was my first time there) nor did he offer to show me the studio or take me on a tour which has been the norm with studios in the past. In addition there were only three students in the class so it was not like he was pressed for time. The class was advertised as Lunchtime Yoga . It was a chair Yoga class that incorporated different types of ballet moves. Huh? I mentioned this was not advertised online but he blew me off. He was not engaging whatsoever during the practice. One of the worst instructors ever. In addition, I sent a complaint through the company website. No response. Classy. Don't waste your time!

WOW! What a fantastic place! I am extremely impressed by the atmosphere and the staff here…read more I felt at home, I felt comfortable and I felt like I made new friends in the process. This business is located right on the river. The soft sounds of water and distant seal lions makes this place so dreamy and very "zen" I couldn't be happier with picking this studio to be my yoga studio. Thanks everyone!

What a great studio! Unique with tons of character. If ever in Astoria this a must do for yoga. I…read moresigned up for the weekly pass while out for the Coast invitational. I did the early morning on Sunday and then came back for the Sunday afternoon (hot) session. Looking forward to more classes this week. Been doing yoga for 18 years. It is important IMO to visit new instructors and learn something.

I just did the flow and restore with Emily on Thursday and am melting I came in after a very…read morestressful day and first off, the location is so cool! Literally in an old fire station. Second, Emily was an amazing instructor, really helped me fine tune my poses and I felt like a whole new person leaving. We would have a happier society if everyone took this class

I have been going here for over a year, and it's been transformative for my well being. I've built…read morestrength, lost inches, and feel a sense of community. Racheal Barnes is an amazing trainer, with multiple certifications and years of experience. Just by attending class, you get tips and can have conversations about any injuries, medical issues, or nutrition guidance. Multiple times a year, she does challenges to help reset and restore nutrition while getting your workout classes in. Any level, any body type, any age can take her classes. It is a judgement free zone. There are multiple classes to choose from including suspension strength training, booty building, HIIT, and Zumba. It's family oriented. I take my kindergartner to evening classes and there is a playroom and teens to watch over him while I work out. Sometimes she has either her cats or dogs there too for some added animal love. Classes are mostly 30 minutes and easy to fit into our busy schedules. The community of people who attend are kind, funny and supportive as we all work towards our own goals. This place has been a lifeline for me through some hard times, and I cannot express my gratitude enough. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

From the owner: Tough Buns Fitness is a family owned fitness studio that treats everyone like family. Our welcoming…read moreenvironment makes way for relaxed classes. Relaxed meaning no judgement if we make a misstep we laugh and move on. Class is about movement and health not being perfect and being able to do everything. We work at our own levels with support from the class to challenge ourselves to improve our movements. We work hard, we sweat, we laugh , we make new friends and we improve our Health.

It took me 8 years to participate in a Vipassana retreat and found it deeply meaningful and…read moreinsightful. The whole program is run on donations but are not accepted unless you complete at least one 10 day retreat. The schedule is pretty strict and spelled out to ensure there's no distractions in learning the meditation technique. The food here is nutritious, tasty and well prepared. This is a great opportunity to find self discovery and mindfulness.

Completed 10 day retreat. Amazing experience! Challenging but what I learned I'll practice daily…read more Hope to do a ten day once a year.