Posted on: Saturday, December 4, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Wellness, Holidays and Essential Oils, learn about the medicinal effects of essential oils including frankincense and myrrh from Eileen Cain, 1-2:30 p.m. today, Moiliili Community Center, room 102; free; repeats 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday in room 104 and 10:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 11 in room 102. 728-8638.

Introduction to Pilates, 9:30-10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aloha Body Therapy, Kailua; $5. Registration: 261-9519.

Ha Breath Meditation introductory workshops with Dr. Elithe Manuha'aipo Kahn on the three forms of Hawaiian healing meditation: active, passive and storing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 15, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. Reservations: 523-3622.

The Himalayan Goji Berry, information on the anti-aging properties of this berry presented by Dr. Earl Mindell, 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-noon Friday; free. Call for location and reservations: 228-4916.

Beyond Home Economics 101: Putting Science into Nutrition, talk by Dr. William Harris on improving health through selecting foods based on their nutrient/caloric values, sponsored by Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. 944-8344.

ONGOING

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. Call 941-9707 or see www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule and details.

Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for ages 5 and older, 8:30-10 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 for children, $25 for adults, with discounts for families. 487-6080.

Kripalu yoga class, learn poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, with Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Mondays-Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Aikido classes, with The Aikido Ohana and instructor Alan Nagahisa, 8-9:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 1685 'Alaneo St.; $20 per month for three classes per week. 221-8656, www.aikidoohana.org.

Butoh movement workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, classes held at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Kahala Mall, Waipi'o Gentry, 'Ewa Beach and Mililani; first class is free, subsequent classes $12 each, with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations, or go to www.babybootcamp.com.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and outdoor activity for their babies in strollers, 8:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Kapi'olani Park and 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Magic Island; $10 per class or discount for multiple classes; ongoing classes also in Kailua and Waipio. 371-6904, 783-5701.

Exercise class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. weekdays, 1507 Kapi'olani Blvd., Unit 10; $5. 521-2478.

Body Works Hawaii offers classes in low-impact aerobics, Latin- and '50s-music workouts, and cardio kickboxing, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria; $1 per class. 735-5755, 377-5132.

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Institute for Zen Studies, 720 Iwilei Road; $4 per class. 566-7231.

Goddess Dance Workout, combination of belly dance, salsa, and yoga with a Pilates cool-down, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hawai'i Kai and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Moiliili Community Center; $10 per class or $44 for five. Call for location: 396-6715.

Jazzercise classes, blending aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements with dance routines, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays; also, Lite Jazzercise, low-impact classes, taught 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, 'Aiea Intermediate School; $8 per class or $36 per month. 247-1904.

40 Minutes to Health, workshop on maintaining your health naturally, presented by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.

Luk Tung Kuen, calisthenics with members of the Hawai'i branch of the Luk Tung Kuen Worldwide Association, 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center, outdoor stage fronting the marina; free. 941-0440.

Chi-lei qigong, with instructor Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.

Rejuvenate!, adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.

Freedom from Pain, series of classes presented by Brett A. Sloan on how to reduce pain from inflammation and injury through nutrition, 6 p.m. Fridays, Airport Center Chiropractic Clinic; free. 834-8662.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes on an ongoing basis for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at their Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org for the schedule.

Fitness and exercise classes, classes in yoga, tai chi, aerobics, senior aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and self-defense, various times and days, Kapi?olani Women's Center. Call for registrations and schedule: 535-7000.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Health Calendar, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with Health Cal in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.