Health & Wellness

GYM SPOTLIGHT

Pure Barre Tucks Itself Into Portland’s Fit-Conscious Community

We get the story behind Portland's two new Pure Barre locations—and give away a five-pack of classes to each.

02/09/2015 By Maya Seaman

TREAT YO SELF

Valentine's Day Spa Specials Around Portland

Whether you're pampering yourself or your sweetie, local spas have you covered (or uncovered, as the case may be).

02/06/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

A Free Week Of Butt-Kicking Workouts at Barre3's New Location

The popular ballet barre-yoga-pilates hybrid is celebrating the launch of their SW Portland location with free classes and giveaways Feb 16-22.

02/04/2015 By Maya Seaman

IN THE ZONE

Can “Mindfulness” Boost A Business? One PDX Meditation Hub Wants To Find Out

Northwest Portland's Hush Meditation is demystifying meditation for career movers and the secular zen-curious.

02/02/2015 By Keegan Clements-Housser

TRAVEL NEWS

Check Out the New Spa at Sou'Wester Lodge

The beloved Seaview, WA trailer resort gets a fancy new garden spa and Finnish sauna.

01/30/2015 By Marty Patail

ASK AN EXPERT

How Much Pressure is Too Much Pressure in a Massage?

A lot of people have a "no pain, no gain" attitude towards massage, but is discomfort always necessary to loosen up muscles?

01/28/2015 By Allison Jones

PRACTICAL POSES

4 Yoga Poses to Soothe Sore Muscles Post-Workout

Two local Bikram yoga experts share a simple routine for easing those tight calves and hamstrings after a killer circuit.

01/28/2015 By Allison Jones

SPORTS

Damian Lillard Unveils His Adidas Shoe

Worth up to $100 million, the Blazers star's Adidas shoe deal is one of the largest in the NBA.

01/26/2015 By Cervante Pope

GOOD EATS

Kure To Launch New Locations and Grab-and-Go Menu

Juice and smoothie lovers will be able to get their fix off of SE Water Avenue starting February 2—and can save time with new mobile ordering.

01/26/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

The Last Energy Bar Recipe You'll Ever Need

Whole foods expert Lauren Chandler shares an easy and endlessly customizable bar that will fill you up and answer those salty-sweet cravings.

01/26/2015 By Allison Jones

READ 'EM AND EAT

Explore Ethiopian Eats With Teff Love

Savor spicy stews and saucy wots with this new plant-based cookbook by Portlander Kittee Berns.

01/26/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Portland-Made Pantry Staples to Kickstart Your Metabolism

Reverse that winter weight gain with the help of these eight great local products.

01/22/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

OM BASE

Portland’s Hot Yoga Studios Want to Make You Sweat

Stay warm and active all winter long with these heated yoga classes.

01/21/2015 By Allison Jones and Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

4 Questions for Oregon's First Cricket Flour Entrepreneurs

Are you ready for cricket flour french toast? The founders of Portland-based cricketflours.com give us the lowdown on the dawn of the bug-eating era.

01/20/2015 By Allison Jones

DEEP STEEP

Tea Bar Brings Hot Blends to NE Killingsworth

With Lavender London Fog lattes, European and Asian-influenced design, and "Magic" kombucha, Erica Indira Swanson's chic new teahouse is a must-try for tea lovers.

01/20/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Bula Kava Launches Fresh-Pressed Juice, Acai Bowl, and Smoothie Menu

SE Division's mellow hangout adds fruit and veggie love to its offerings of relaxing (and tongue numbing) kava.

01/20/2015 By Allison Jones

HEALTH NEWS

Pharmaca Set to Open Beaverton Location with Free Spa Treatments

Feb 7 & 8—Free mini-facials, expert health and beauty advice, and more await locals at the Beaverton Grand Opening.

01/19/2015 By Rene Bermudez

TECHNO-ZEN

5 Apps to Give Your Meditation Resolution a Fighting Chance

Technology and meditation may not jump to mind as the most natural pair, but we’ve gathered a handful of websites and apps that will help you make 2015 your most mindful year yet.

01/19/2015 By Larisa Owechko

FIT CITY

11 Fun Runs, Half-Marathons, and Marathons to Tackle in 2015

We select the races most worth your training time around the state and give you deadlines so you don't miss registration!

01/15/2015

OPENING WATCH

6 New Plant-Based PDX Eateries to Get Your Veg On in 2015

Embrace your herbivorous side with samosa bowls, cheesesteaks, Mediterranean eggplant, and chocolate vodka mousse.

01/14/2015 By Tuck Woodstock