I really like the people at the Downtown YMCA. They are so friendly and helpful. And Kate Black is a wonderful teacher for the aqua classes. She is always telling us ways to modify things when we have body parts that aren't working the way they used to do. I'm also grateful that they are making space for unhoused people to use showers there. It shows that they are living their values.
The YMCA vibe is:
* regular people
* all ages
* all body types
* zero pressure
You can show up exactly as you are and not feel judged. That matters more than people admit.