When I moved from Phoenix. I knew I was going to miss Madison but I had no idea how much. I figured I was moving to Portland there would have to be something that was a little bit like it. I. could. not. have. been.  more. wrong. It was kind of like hoping if I squinted my eyes the easter bunny could be Santa Claus. You just can't make a stupid bunny look like Santa Claus. So here I sit in a wasteland of crappy spinning classes and weird yoga. \n\nBut here's the good news. If you're reading this, there is a high chance you're considering going to Madison because you have the opportunity to do so. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ON HERE?! GO!!!!!!!! Put your silly inhibitions away about it not being the kind of people you're used to. They will all be super skinny and totally in shape and you think you're fat and blah blah blahhhhhhhhhh. Someone will always be something more than you are. But I can tell you the people who run MIC.  They don't care. They really don't. They were also smart enough to cultivate instructors who don't care either. That and it's dark so it's not like you gotta look at anyone anyway. \n\nIt's worth it. Really and truly it is. A fun upbeat work out and an intangible...something. You are not going to find it anywhere else (trust me on that I've about ripped Portland apart to find something even kind of like it). I miss it and namaste aside I kind of want to give you a wet willy because you can go.  A bit of advice if you're thinking about going during peak hours. Sign up online save yourself some trouble. Other than that, go with a open mind. Leave your insecurities at the door and have a good time. And don't give me any crap about the price. You get what you pay for and if you don't believe me may I suggest a spinning class at 24 hour fitness. You'll pay MIC 5 times more than what they ask just you never have to deal with that indescribable pain ever again.