Posted on: Saturday, December 25, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Breathe with Ease into the New Year, informational presentation for people with allergies, asthma and other pulmonary conditions in preparation for New Year's Eve, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Ala Moana Centerstage; free. 524-6755.

Yoga classes, through Jan. 15 (except Sunday through Tuesday). House of Motion, Big Island. Call (808) 884-5700 for schedules.

ONGOING

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

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), and Mondays through Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; $15 per class. Reservations: 921-5240.

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, WaipiUo 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 WaipiUo. 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. weekdays, 1507 Kapiolani 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. 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. Wednesdays, Hawai?i Kai Towne Center 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, KŠne?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 Kailaua 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, Kapiolani Women's Center. Call for registration 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.