took a class on a whim to create fun experiences in my life and this class was a memory I'll never…read moreforget! I signed up for the beginner class and was thrown into the fire in the best way! A clear and super instructive first couple of minutes and then a self demo to the instructors so they know you know what to do. There was no pressure, no expectations. The support was insane, I felt so comfortable like they were all my friends I knew for like months LOL. The encouragement as others go up is so sweet. Cheering each other on and getting able to review your flights right after, coolest thing ever! Will DEFINITELY be back when I'm in town!

I've taken a few silks and flying trapeze classes here, and yesterday, I tried aerial straps for…read morethe first time! The instructors are always welcoming and knowledgeable. I love the high ceilings and really enjoy the environment, facility, and overall culture. I'm excited to take more classes and continue getting stronger and more flexible. Thank you! There are designated reserved parking spots in the parking lot.

This place has been shut down for quite a while now, since 2011 I think. The location along North…read moreSeattle's Highway 99 lent itself to drugs & prostitution, mostly on the down-low. A whole lot of drama, rumors and intrigue. There were lots of asks for dues-paying memberships. Towards the end, the bathrooms were non-functional, bags of garbage were piled waist-high in the hallway. It's 13 years later, and a lot of the people I knew then from this place are either dead, getting loaded or just plain gone. I'm still here, still alive, and still clean and sober- just for today, anyway.

I love that club! Cool music, dance, billiard, and girls can come for free on Fridays night! Will…read morecertainly come there next Friday and Saturday!

Fun afternoon painting Haystack Rock from Cannon Beach. It was a well organized event and a fun…read moreafternoon. We wished the tables were larger at the venue so we could actually have our supplies and wine glasses not toppling over but we've been to other venues with Corks and Canvas that were more spread out. I'd give the location (Live That Red tasting room) a 2 1/2 but the instructor and class were wonderful. We will definitely go to another event at a different location.

Recently attended an event night in a cute venue - Gard Tasting Room. I was extremely excited to…read moresee the set up, painting for the night and that glass pours were reasonably priced. We ordered a few snacks and they were tasty. Unfortunately this event ran late, we waited for one late person for 35 mins and then the whole night got pushed back. There was no offering of a hair dryer to speed up dry time and so we had to leave the event early unfinished. I wish the time allotted was more realistic.

Meghann is a remarkable, intuitive teacher who guided my personal growth under a specific coaching…read moretopic that was created by both of us. Meghann's approach included highly attuned archetypal and visual metaphors to help me visualize where I felt I was and where I felt I wanted to be, bi-weekly practices (also created by both of us), journaling, meditations and working through my Enneagram type growth path. We measured "progress" revisiting the coaching topic and three overarching objectives each session and were able to adapt and build the program as I needed each week. I appreciated the variety of tools and resources that were available to me during these 12-weeks and the flexibility of the program. I feel that after these 12-weeks I am carrying forward with me, stronger awareness, intuition, compassion, and confidence that allow me to dig deeper and nurture my needs and support my ideal way of life. Because Meghann's approach is collaborative, I feel empowered and able to continue my work on top of the same practices and framework we've put in place. She also modeled what it means to show up with compassion and warmth every step of the way. I always felt safe, seen, heard, and loved which is truly medicine in itself. I thank Seattle Coaching Collective for their space, work, and acceptance of the diverse paths of the life that they nurture. I feel so honored to have been a student, and I am looking forward to harvesting what has come from our work together.

Meghann brought a profound presence and attunement to the coaching session. I felt deeply seen and…read moreheard and understood, and together we peeled back layers to reveal deeper truths and understandings for which I am so grateful. Highly recommend.

Will this will become LA's leading body-mind movement training hub for creatives and entrepreneurs?…read moreI don't know why you would go anywhere else. Go talk to Marco if your body is in pain or if you are working to become a more embodied artist/designer/performer/entrepreneur. He teaches individual and group sessions in Alexander Technique with a particular sensitivity towards people doing creative work. Like refining how you hold your tools over long, repetitive work sessions to prevent pain and to create a deep connection with your work. Let me explain why I am so enamored with this approach... We are all stuck with our bodies. As much as I would just like to leave my (now middle aged) body behind when it's hurt or tired - my body is always there. I have also always been attracted to training my body for performance in sports and theater. When I meditate, my body is a site of reflection. If I wasn't stuck with my body then I probably wouldn't enjoy my life as much. My good friend Marco gets bodies and all all of their painful and exuberant complexity. He has deep insight in how bodies move, how they express, how they are linked to the mind, and how they express our souls. I have known Marco for nearly a decade now and gotten to witness his journey from being a successful business guy who loved design and endurance sports into now perhaps the only person I can think of who explicitly linking the insights of Alexander Technique to the labor of the creative class. If you are unfamiliar with Alexander Technique it is just a bodywork/movement training method. It has been around forever and used often to help performers/dancers/singers/etc develop more presence. People also practice it to get rid of back pain etc. I like things like Pilates, Feldenkrais, Rolfing and yoga well enough but if I want something more than just a fitness or bodywork regime...something designed to support my creative practice and me as a creative person...then I want something like Body Economics. Marco's take on Alexander Technique is designed for creative people. He offers local sessions as his Los Angeles studio, universities, and online. I did a series of online sessions with Marco (I live in NYC) when I was having chronic back pain from working on a computer too much. He was able to provide me with feedback over live video on how I was sitting and standing that changed my understanding of my body. I was able to unwind some knots internally and breath more deeply. In the end I came away with some new tools for self-diagnosing my body when it gets out of wack and ways to put it back in alignment. Oh and Marco can speak Italian if that is useful to you. Go give your body and mind a tune up.

Leaving Marco's studio after just one session, I felt more fine-tuned. My body felt spacious and…read moreopen. And I had a greater appreciation for my human body. This process is invaluable because it can be incorporated into every single facet of life. Feeling the shift of tension releasing as Marco moved my leg, I wondered how often I allow my body to move the way it's actually designed to move! This technique has a soft and fluid sense about it. I was so impressed by the way Marco could feel what was being released in my body and gage what was happening with his hands just as I felt it. I really appreciate this return to the building blocks of how we move, learning how to use our bodies to their full potential. These are tools our culture doesn't teach us to master as we grow up, and it seems like such an obvious hole in our development. We use our bodies for everything. After one session I can see the potential, especially in my art, to bring me back into the process and the "doing" and away from the mind-chatter and tension that builds up in my body as a result. I know this tension inhibits my work and also robs me of the pleasure of the process.

I dropped into a large number of clubs before landing at Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters. This was…read moreback when they were meeting in the cafeteria at NW Hospital. I was looking for a club that had a genuine warmth, a big heart and a robust and diverse membership in terms of age, race and life goals. My search ended with Seattle Sunrise. Since then the club lost its home at NW Hospital and relocated to Merrill Gardens near UW. Now with the pandemic, the club meets on Zoom. It continues welcoming new members and continues it long history of earning a distinguished club status through Toastmasters International. New members say they like the website. See what you think.

I visited this club once and immediately joined! Seattle Sunrisers are the warmest and most…read morewelcoming group! Come check us out either online or in person!

If you want to increase your confidence as a leader and public speaker, I highly recommend checking…read moreout the Northeast Toastmasters club. Our membership is warm and welcoming, ethnically diverse and the skill level of our members range from novice to expert. The culture is fun, supportive, encouraging, and genuine. It's truly a great club to help you develop your speaking and communication skills.

Northeast Toastmasters is a welcoming supportive group to help you get started speaking in front of…read moregroups or become an accomplished speaker. The meeting room is a small library which is inviting and has comfortable chairs. The membership is very diverse and the skill levels range from expert speakers with over 30 years of experience to students beginning their careers. If you want to become an accomplished speaker or just want to start speaking in front of groups, this Toastmasters Club has the expertise and support you need.

I've been a member of this club for a year and have gotten a lot out of it. The people are not…read moreonly friendly and welcoming to new members, but they are super helpful and supportive with the Toastmaster program. The members have a wide range of experience and skill levels. You can work at your own pace - take it slow and observe for a while before jumping in or you can dive in right away with speaking activities. I joined Toastmasters to help get over nerves with public speaking, and to practice speaking in front of groups in both a professional setting and non-work setting (e.g. officiating a wedding). I have gotten much more out of the club than just getting over nerves. I feel more relaxed with presenting, but I also feel more confident putting together presentations and giving feedback to others. If you are thinking of joining a club - you can come as a guest a few times to figure out if this is a good fit for you.

Great club. Super friendly people at various stages of careers and education levels. The people are…read morereally engaging and supportive!