Posted on: Saturday, April 2, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Shiatsu Chair Massage for Shoulder Tension, bodywork on the shoulders, back, neck and arms and relaxation through acupressure and Swedish massage techniques, led by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $19. Registration required: 235-7433.

Primary Poses Yoga Workshop, exploring the foundational yoga poses, sponsored by To the Core, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, Pilates Training Center Hawaii, Suite 204, Kailua; $10. Registration: 228-1379.

Newstart Plus Health Seminar, David Hall and Paul Volk speak on vegan diets, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance and rest, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. today, and 7 p.m. tomorrow, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Waiawa; free. 622-3440.

Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race, 18th annual race on Ala Wai Canal, 1 p.m. today, starting at the Kalakaua Avenue bridge. Pre-race festivities with keiki games 9 a.m.-noon, McCully Shopping Center. Adopt a duck at any Sizzler Restaurant or Blockbuster Video store, by calling 532-6744 or visiting www.ucpahi.org. Top 50 finishers receive prizes. Proceeds support United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii.

Meditation as Medicine: An Alternative Approach to Stress, course over four evenings and a full-day retreat, including teachings of Zen, Osho and more; 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 and 19, and May 3, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 30, Hawaii Wellness Retreat House; $225. Registration: 848-5544, hwi@earthlink.net, hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.

Vision Training and Tai Chi, class for seniors 55 and older focuses on relaxed eyes and non-effort head movements, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9. Registration required: 235-7433.

Emergency preparedness workshops, family night on such topics as dehydrated food, preparedness for kids, first-aid kits, 72-hour survival kits and spiritual preparedness, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 622 Judd St. 536-4701.

Chi Kung for Health, class on movements that are the basis for tai chi, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 9, Windward Community College's Hale Kuhina 115; $19. Registration required: 235-7433.

Newstart Plus Health Seminar, on zero-cholesterol cooking, stress management, weight loss and more with certified health educator Paul Volk, 7 p.m. April 9-11, Manoa Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church; free. 988-4343.

Water exercise class, low-impact full-body workout ideal for beginners and those pregnant or rehabilitating, 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting April 11, Kailua District Park pool; $10 for 10-week session of one class a week, or $20 for both classes each week. Registration at pool 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 266-7661.

ONGOING

Elegant Exercise, yoga and movement for beginners, dancers and runners, taught by Reiko Seno, 7:45-9 a.m. Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Aloha Activity Center; $15 for one class, $50 for four classes. Call for schedule: 348-4217.

Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for children (5 and older) and adults, 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, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Kealohilani Tower; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Salsarobics, workout to a Latin beat with Minnie Ruiz, for men and women, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Aloha Activity Center, Studio C-101; $8. 387-8064.

Mindfulness Meditation, develop inner peace, emotional awareness and stability and reduce stress through insight meditation, 4 p.m. Saturdays, Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Palolo Valley; free. 395-7749.

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays-Thursdays at various times and locations. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule and details.

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.

Tropical Stretch and Energizer, yoga and tai chi, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Kealohilani Tower; $25 first class, $15 additional classes. Reservations required: 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, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

Balance and Fall Awareness, balance testing and fall risk screening, Mondays-Fridays at The Balance Center of the Pacific, 600 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 404; free. Call for appointment: 955-8339.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and outdoor activities 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. www.strollerstrides.com.

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. Mondays-Fridays, 1507 Kapi'olani Blvd., Unit 10; $5. 521-2478.

Panther System Hawai'i, consciousness physics for awareness and self-healing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 661 Auahi St., No. 203; $10. Register: 561-2585.

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, Kuhia 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.

Yoga is for Every Body, class in Kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci, 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays in Hawai'i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes. Call for location and registration: 396-6715.

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

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested. 596-2900.

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.

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

Freedom from Pain, series of classes with 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.

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, discounts available for longer commitments. Schedule and locations: 754-6169, www.babybootcamp.com.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes on an ongoing basis for $30 per month or $75 per quarter. For schedule: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

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. 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; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.