Posted on: Saturday, June 7, 2003

Health Calendar

Foot Reflexology, two-session workshop on traditional relaxation techniques using foot points, taught by Marie Riley, 10 a.m.-noon today and June 14, Saunders Hall, Room 541, UH-Manoa; $39 for both sessions. Registration: 956-7221.

"It Could Happen to you," play discusses teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and STD prevention; dispels myths; and promotes abstinence, communication and healthy relationships for teens, presented by the Kalihi-Palama Health Center, 2 p.m. today, Liliha Public Library; free. 587-7577.

"Natural Waterbirth techniques," advocate Elena Tonetti explains the advantages of water births, 3-5:30 p.m. today, Purple Yoga, third floor, University Square; free. 965-1910. Also, "Birth Into Being," a workshop, led by Tonetti, on soul awareness and releasing birth trauma for any adult, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Purple Yoga, third floor, University Square; $70. Registration: 965-1910.

"THE DANGERS OF FACTORY FARMS," Gene Buston discusses his campaign to stop farm animal cruelty, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse; free. 944-8344.

Healing energy circle, led by Donna Taylor, using ki to experience harmony of mind, body and spirit for self-healing, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Church of Ke'auhou, Manoa Japanese Language School, 2804 E. Manoa Road; $10. 696-8701.

"Self-Shiatsu for the legs," workshop led by Marie Riley using acupressure points for ki circulation, for those 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Hale Kuhina Room 107, Windward Community College; $9. 235-7433.

"Making Herbal Medicine Workshops," series of three classes, taught by naturopathic physicians Thauna Abrin and Monique Yuen, covering such topics as herbal teas, poultices, tinctures, oils and herbal and flower remedies, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 14-28, UH-Manoa Campus Leisure Center; $40 per class or $85 for the series with discounts for UH students. Registration: 956-6468.