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The ASUW Experimental College is a wonderful school offering hundreds of great classes in all...
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The ASUW Experimental College is a wonderful school offering hundreds of great classes in all kinds of subject areas, including drawing and painting, writing, acting, filmmaking, cooking, business classes and dozens of other subject areas. It has a history in the area that goes back to the late 1960s, and some of the educational experiments that were going on at that time. It really is an experimental program with a different attitude. It's been part of the Seattle community for decades, and provides a sense of connection and community for both old timers and newcomers to the area. If you look at the school today, and go back in time, you'll find some of Seattle's most notable people teaching there. The classes are high quality and most are taught by working professionals in their fields. Definitely check it out. It's an experiment that works.
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Whether expecting or recovering, I highly recommend the Seattle Holistic Center.
Prenatal: If...
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Whether expecting or recovering, I highly recommend the Seattle Holistic Center.
Prenatal: If you are pregnant and located near Wallingford or Greenlake, check out Collette's Prenatal Yoga class. I give them credit for preparing both my mind and body for delivery.
I had days when I thought I had it bad. Then class starts, everybody introduces themselves and shares their ailments (so that it can be addressed in class). Suddenly my aching hip sounds minute compared to Jane who just got back from a month of bed rest! Puts everything in perspective.
I always walked out feeling relieved that I was not the only hormonal person in town!
Postnatal: If you have a crawler/toddler, you can take them to Yoga class! This is the only place that I know that has a parent/toddler yoga class.
With a kid friendly atmosphere, go strengthen your back, calm your nerves and meet great down to earth people. This is a drop-in class. At $16 a class, it is money well spent for my sanity.
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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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My son is an infant at the school and has a wonderful relationship with the staff. He enjoys all...
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My son is an infant at the school and has a wonderful relationship with the staff. He enjoys all of the daily activities the center provides. I would highly recommend young child academy. It is most definately a diverse group of families and teachers.
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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
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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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