LA Ayurveda in Brownsville is life changing! Erica is amazing and sensitive to your body's needs!…read moreShe sees things you may not and comes up with the appropriate treatments. All natural, safe and healthy. I highly recommend her practice to anyone suffering from any type of health condition and want to get away from main stream health care of medications. Andrea Scoltock

Six or seven years ago, I embarked on my yoga journey by way of Bikram, and was hooked. Although my…read morecurrent home studio isn't a Bikram studio, I've had the good fortune of practicing at studios from the East to the West coasts with many excellent instructors and varying degrees of studio amenities. I don't mind a stripped-down space, sweat-perfumed carpet, or a hot room, and was happy on a recent conference visit to discover that the best-looking yoga studio in Corvallis just happened to be a Bikram studio. Classes are offered at standard times during the week (a couple in the morning and a couple at night, with a modified weekend schedule). The room itself is larger than others I've practiced in, with nicely marked lines and plenty of mirror space. The instructor sits elevated, the better to see you! There is a small changing room with a bathroom and (I think) just one shower stall, so efficiency is key before and after class. The instructor was quite friendly on my check-in...but once class started, things switched up a little, in a way that left me with a slightly negative impression (at least of this particular instructor in this particular class). I've always heard stories of Bikram instructors who encourage students to work to the point of pain (not simply discomfort, but actual pain in sensitive places like the lower back, the neck, the knees, and the hamstrings), but I'd been fortunate to never encounter one in all my years of practice. Until now. This instructor shouted to "Lock your knees!" and "Feel the pain!" more times than I can count, and publicly questioned people who were making modifications that their body might have required. As a more experienced yogi, I know that instructors should challenge their students to work hard and push boundaries, so I'm open to tough love (and I did work hard!). But at the same time, as someone who has experienced knee/hamstring/lower back injuries over the years, I've educated myself enough on physiology to know that some asanas are not mindful nor respectful of the body given certain conditions. Not once did I hear any mention, as part of the dialogue, for people to listen to their bodies and modify if needed. That, to me, is problematic as it's a recipe for injury for students who are either new, or worried about defying the barked commands of an instructor, or both. Since I don't know the studio well, the instructor may have been encouraging, in their own way, students they were familiar with. But there were at least two new students in the class, and it concerns me that there wasn't therefore more attention to mindfulness instead of to full expressions of poses. Hopefully this is idiosyncratic to the particular instructor, and not a part of the studio's general ethos, as it's a nice spot and I'm glad to see a Bikram studio thriving in a town that doesn't really have any other hot yoga options. Go, but listen to your body first, and only then listen to the instructor.

Sweat your balls off in a good way…read more I dig this little Bikram yoga joint in Corvallis. As a general newcomer to Bikram's ( I dabbled in hatha in college) I am always a little awkward and sweating an ass ton at Bikram's. Nobody seemed to care in this studio and the instructor was firm yet encouraging in helping me figure out the poses. Best believe I wanted to get my savasana on for like 8 hours after class. I was sore, sore, sore. But did I feel better than everyone else as I hit the cookies for a second round? You betcha. Place smells a little funny. Demographic is blend of hard bodied 20 somethings and lesser caring 50 somethings. It's a fun place to be if you can handle the heat and the kind of militant yoga instruction.

I had never taken a barre class before and I felt so welcomed! All of the instructors were so sweet…read moreand wanted me to feel the burn and love the workout all in one. I will definitely be back because it was so much fun and welcoming, I can't stress how welcoming they were!

Karlie is amazing- she is great at encouraging you when it's needed most and making sure exercises…read moreare done properly and safely to protect your body. The room is spacious, has a great atmosphere, and I've always felt very welcome in class.

Awesome people. Trainers pay attention to you and modify the moves for beginners like me. Love the…read moreencouragement everyone gives. Workout goes by fast with so many variations going on. Best place in town.

A perfectly fun way to exercise, great instructors, with the perfect blend of music to keep you…read moremoving toward your personal goals.... You gotta give it a try.... The Shop even has a great 30 day trial rate.... go for it.............

I am writing to report serious cleanliness and safety concerns at the spa. Over the past two…read moremonths--while visiting daily--I observed persistent mold around the rim of the spa, on the walk-in support handle, and on the window sills. I have never seen the sauna or hot tub room cleaned during that time. On two occasions I became extremely ill after visits and feared for my health. I asked staff who were cleaning the steam room to address the hot tub area and window sills, but they failed to do so. I also discovered a large clump of pubic hair in the public steam room, which is unacceptable. Despite maintaining my membership and returning sporadically to check for improvements, conditions have only worsened. Additionally, I experienced disrespectful and inappropriate behavior from other patrons while in the sauna: I was mocked, whistled at, and even approached in a way that felt like harassment. I witnessed underage girls making advances toward patrons, which is deeply troubling for a facility that should be safe and peaceful. These issues indicate a pattern of poor cleanliness practices and inadequate supervision. I will be reporting these concerns to the local health department. I urge management to address sanitation practices, staff training, and patron conduct immediately to ensure the facility is safe and welcoming for all guests. Most of the equipment has been poorly maintained and or is broken as well. Its best to be honest so here you go, this place has a sign in the front of the building saying they have the finest spa in the area, not true.

Creepy staff (short guy with mustache super rude)- tries to get you to pay daily fees even when you…read morehave a membership and play dumb. Dated equipment from the 90s. "Spa" area always smells like sh*t, 3 bathrooms for the whole area and you have to walk through actual competitions for teenage volleyball games if you want to get there. Classes are a joke (maybe 2 a week) and only 70+ yr olds there. Way better off going to a different gym

Christine is the owner and Yoga instructor of Corvallis' own Sweet Yoga studio…read more She teaches Svaroopa Yoga; a style that is slower and essentially focused on breathing into the deep patterns of contraction that build up in the body's muscles, and in which we can get stuck due to many forms of trauma and/or just living life. I have had the great fortune to work privately with Christine, to progress through accident-related stiffness. Each session has brought relief that I can build off of, progressing toward that open flexibility that is my continuing goal. Christine's experience in Sweet yoga, and her personal attention with her students and clients, is priceless!

One studio, one teacher, 7 classes per week. Weekday classes…read moreare about 7 people, weekend classes are about 14 people. The lesson seems easy - no sweat, but you end up with pretty deep positions. The students are a mixed lot - all ages and about 1/3 are men.

I've seen, probably, 100 doctors in my 81 years, but I have to tell you. Nick and Dr Munson are the…read moretop of the heap. I was treated with so much respect and excellent care that I had to share. My treatment was excellent and very professional. From diagnosis and suggestions from Dr Munson, to the excellent physical exercises I've learned from Nick I can definitely see improvement. THANK YOU!!!!!! Ray Willeford

I had an amazing first experience at Rejuvenation by Blackstone! It was my first time trying each…read moreof their service offerings. The Cryotherapy was incredible! They fully explained what the process entailed beforehand so I knew what to expect. Loved that I could choose my own music to listen to as well! I typically feel a lot of inflammation in my body and it's been a week since my first session and have felt that inflammation reduce immediately and has stayed down. The compression sleeves were a really nice treat my for sore leg muscles. And I topped it off with the red light therapy which was super relaxing and my skin felt great afterwards. The entire space was very clean and bright and comfortable and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be returning and I'm telling everyone I know to try out Rejuvenation by Blackstone.

F45 has been a total game changer for me. The studio offers multiple classes per day, with each…read moreday's workout focused on resistance training, cardio, or a hybrid of both. The equipment and space are really well-cared for and clean; equipment is cleaned in between each class. The coaching staff is fantastic and the community there is incredibly welcoming and encouraging with lots of camaraderie. The workouts are challenging; I would never push myself this hard on my own in a standard gym. The movements are all scalable to be as easy or as difficult as you want, and coaches will always check in during the guided warm up to see how you're doing; you can ask for modifications before class, during that check in, and often coaches will share modifications preemptively during the demonstration before class begins. The location is really accessible, sitting near the intersection of North Albany Rd and Hwy 20. Can't recommend enough!