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I forsook my junior and senior years in high school to attend Shoreline Community College and...
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I forsook my junior and senior years in high school to attend Shoreline Community College and found it to be a great school. My professors were all great ( with only one exception), and the advisors were better than the ones I had at UW. The course selection is excellent for those who want to transfer to a four year school, and for those who don't there are many fine certification programs to choose from. The campus is also very pleasant and conveniently located in north seattle.
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After 2 years of saying, "I'm going to try Yoga," I finally did this past February,...
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After 2 years of saying, "I'm going to try Yoga," I finally did this past February, which proved to be a good decision during the dreary winter months. I decided on Maya because I read about it while walking home one day. The brochure described a beginner's class that took about 6 weeks, once per week. I'm the kind of person that likes to learn how to do things right and not jump into things haphazardly so having a beginner's class was good to learn the fundamentals and highly recommended no matter which studio you decide on.
The class was just the right size of about 10 people. Mari, the instructor was the perfect teacher for beginner's. She taught us the history and vocabulary of Yoga in a very patient and caring manner. Never once did I feel stupid or out of place.
After graduating from the class my girlfriend and I decided to do the 2 month trial membership for $100, which is a steal! We started going 2-3 times per week and got to experience instructors of all kinds from men to women to drills sargents to nurturers. Classes with Tami were perfect for me and my skill level as she was patient and took the time to go over tough poses and correct your mistakes as she walked around and observed the class.
One other thing I discovered is that a lot more men do Yoga than I would have guessed.
Maya is a solid studio and offers all kinds of other services from acupuncture to meal planning. Most everything about the studio is inviting and convenient.
However, the scheduled times could often be tough to make and I often thought they could use more later times to accomodate people's work schedules. Sometimes it's hard to make 5:45 classes.
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Pike kids is a safe, loving and happy place for our son, he adores going to school! The teachers...
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Pike kids is a safe, loving and happy place for our son, he adores going to school! The teachers are simply fantastic-they teach me every day and help me to parent better while guiding my son. Our son is allowed to learn through play at his own pace, he is guided to learn pro-active, non violent social skills. His teachers and classmates will "loop" through with him until he leaves the preschool for kindergarten, having thrived in a trusting and caring environment. We can't say enough how much we love this school!
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I went to the University of Washington for two years and recommend anyone who is deciding where to...
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I went to the University of Washington for two years and recommend anyone who is deciding where to go for their secondary education to check it out. The academic curriculum is consistently ranked among the top in the country, and our med school is world reknowned. The campus is beautiful and amid an upscale urban setting. The diversity of the students is amazing and is a great chance to meet people from all walks of life. I could go on for pages, I think it best you check it out for yourself.
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They have an hour of free play on all their equipment that's worth driving for! It's from 11:45 -...
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They have an hour of free play on all their equipment that's worth driving for! It's from 11:45 - 1:15pm now, and they move everything around so it's appropriate for kids under 5 yrs. old. My son has a hay day swinging from the bars, jumping in the foam pit, running on their long trampolines, and climbing to his heart's content. Then, when times up, they all line up for their stamp, so when you're ushering them out of the fun and getting their shoes back on, they are so distracted by the stamp that they are ready to go before they have time to complain about leaving! HINT: Feed them an early lunch so they can fall asleep in the car on the way home.
P.S. Even though it is WONDERFUL if you have a baby in tow - you still have to pay for them if they crawl - $6.
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Baby Diaper Service
Category:
Preschools
6559 5th Place South
Seattle,
Washington 98108
(206) 634-2229
We just started using this diaper service and I am already loving it! These cloth diapers are...
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We just started using this diaper service and I am already loving it! These cloth diapers are high quality, compared to store bought cloth diapers. They are much more absorbent and keep baby drier longer. I am very impressed with this service and it doesn't cost any more than disposable diapers. I would recommend any family to use this service. It is very professional, it is a fantastic alternative to disposables, they are MUCH better for the environment and most importantly they are better for baby.
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Fifth River Poekoelan
Category:
Martial Arts & Self Defense Schools
130 Western Ave W
Seattle,
Washington 98119
(206) 216-0300
This Indonesian martial arts school has helped me get fit and learn about self defense. I'd never...
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This Indonesian martial arts school has helped me get fit and learn about self defense. I'd never taken martial arts and I wasn't much of an athelete before I joined Fifth River. But the instructors made sure I could keep up with the level of training they offered. Over time, my speed, endurance, reflexes, balance, and strength have all improved. I feel much more aware, present, and comfortable in my body since I've started training at Fifth River. (And I quit smoking!)
Instructors really care about safety and about making sure their students are comfortable as they learn. Highly recommended for the beginning student who wants to be in better shape and learn how to defend him or herself or for the accomplished martial artist looking for an interesting, flowing perspective on self defense.
Pros: Friendly, effective training tailored to individual needs
Cons: Parking can be challenging when there's an event at Key Arena
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As a relative newcomer to the world of martial arts, I have felt supported and encouraged in all...
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As a relative newcomer to the world of martial arts, I have felt supported and encouraged in all of the classes I have attended. I also appreciate the comprehensive schedule - with a variety of classes offered throughout the day. Beyond the classes, I appreciate the experience of the other members.
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Evans Pool
Category:
Special Interest Schools Or Instruction
7201 E Green Lake Dr N
Seattle,
Washington 98115
(206) 684-4961
So, so, so many people have taken up triathlons. For all outward appearances these are smart,...
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So, so, so many people have taken up triathlons. For all outward appearances these are smart, normal people with nice lives. What's even stranger is that more would like to take up triathlons, but they don't because they claim to be afraid of the swim portion. I have only ever met one person who was actually afraid of the bike portion, and that was my own Mom. There was of course some sort of traumatic bike experience when she was younger, there was also a traumatic football experience that left her in a full body cast, but luckily for her very few 60 year olds take up football. Anyway this post is about learning or re-learning how to swim.
For all those people who want to do a triathlon but are afraid of the swim portion, Evans pool at Green Lake has some great programs! They are very low-key. On Monday and Wednesday nights from 8:00 to 8:30 they offer a "Strokes Class", where you can improve your swim stroke. Absolute beginners and accomplished swimmers take this class, it works for everyone. Also it is almost always a one to one teacher/swimmer ratio. These classes are taught by three different people; Mike, James or Steve. They are all excellent! If the strokes class seems a little too advanced, you can also get plain old adult swimming lessons. Why go to Evans pool for that you ask? Because Mike and James teach those lessons, and they are great! You get very clear instruction from very calm, non-intimidating ex-swimmers. If you're looking for an aggressive, chip-on-the-shoulders kind of coaching experience, or one where you're in a group of eight or more and you all have to wear matching t-shirts that advertise a need to cure something other than your own lack of fitness, this isn't for you. While joining a group of people with like minded goals can be very effective, it does not work for everyone, even those of us who have survived a disease or two! The swim coaches at Evans pool will video tape your session and critique it for you, but this is as hard-core as they get. These lessons are completely focused on making you a better swimmer while enjoying the experience, without a crowd.
If you're already an accomplished swimmer, but haven't been in the pool since college, come and do the masters swim workout on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30 to 9:30 at night. It's a good group of people.
If you want to do that triathlon and the only thing holding you back is the swim portion, and you just finished reading this post, you no longer have an excuse to not get out there!
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The co-op preschool experience is a wonderful way to get a head start on being involved in your...
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The co-op preschool experience is a wonderful way to get a head start on being involved in your children’s activities. North City Co-Op is parent run, which is what makes it so great! My two girls and I attend the evening class (18 mos.-3 years) which is very convenient for my family. There is also a morning playgroup for younger babies/toddlers, and classes for the slightly older children as well. If you are looking for a playgroup for your younger toddler, or a fun daytime activity for your pre-school age children, I highly recommend checking it out!
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