Posted on: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Health Calendar
Advertiser Staff
"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. today, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. 944-8344.
"Exercising with Arthritis," fourth public session of lecture series: "Can We Talk?", by Dr. Marion Rimando, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Queen's Conference Center, second floor; free. Parking is $5. 537-2211, ext. 2851.
"Introduction to Pilates," 9:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Body Therapy, 25 Maluniu Ave. #204. Space is limited. Reservations: 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, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. Reservations: 523-3622. ONGOING
East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays-Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule and details. Clairvoyant Meditation Class, techniques to enhance intuition and well-being. Six-week session, weekly 2-hour evening meeting, 627 South St., Suite 208; $150. Call for schedule: 282-4780.
Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for children ages 5 and older, 8:30-10 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 children, $25 adults, with discounts for families. 487-6080.
Kripalu yoga class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, taught by 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 are $12 each, with discounts for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations, or visit 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 Waipi'o. 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 information and 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, participate in calisthenic exercises 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; 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;$30 per month or $75 per quarter at their Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org for the schedule. Pilates and yoga classes, Mondays-Saturdays, Aloha Body Therapy, 25 Maluniu Ave. #204. 261-9519.
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. Register: 535-7000. Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
