Posted on: Saturday, December 18, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

ONGOING

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays (except Christmas and New Year's Day) through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong .org for complete schedule and details.

Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for children 5 and older and adults, 8:30-10 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays (except Christmas and New Year's Day), 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 for children, $25 for 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 (except Christmas and New Year's Day), Mondays through 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, Waipio Gentry, 'Ewa Beach and Mililani; first class is free, subsequent classes are $12 each, with discounts available 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 Waipio. 371-6904, 783-5701.

Exercise class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays (including Christmas and New Year's Day), Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 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 the 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. 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 (except Christmas and New Year's Day); also, Lite Jazzercise, low-impact class and circuit training, taught 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, 'Aiea Intermediate School cafeteria; $8 per class or $36 per month for unlimited class pass. 247-1904, www.jazzaiea.com.

"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 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 registration and schedule: 535-7000.

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